Past Events

On November 13, 2025, IMA conducted a hygiene outreach at Professor Eyo Ita Primary School, founded in 1990. The program reached 100 pupils (ages 6–14) and 34 teachers, focusing on personal, environmental, and food hygiene. Guided by IMA’s Hygiene Code — LEARN, PRACTICE, TEACH (LPT) — the sessions aimed to empower vulnerable children from low-income households with practical skills and daily hygiene habits.

Impact: The outreach improved pupils’ hygiene knowledge, confidence, and practical application. Over 90% demonstrated correct handwashing, and teachers reported increased awareness and strong engagement. Critical gaps remain — no toilets, no running water, and no handwashing stations — requiring continued support. Sustained partnerships and parental involvement are essential for long-term improvement.

On October 31, 2025, IMA conducted a comprehensive hygiene outreach at Government Primary School, Esuk Out, founded in 1902. The program engaged 100 pupils (ages 6–14) and 20 teachers, focusing on personal, environmental, and food hygiene. The outreach targeted children from low-income and vulnerable households to improve health, confidence, and daily hygiene habits.

Impact: The sessions increased hygiene awareness and strengthened pupils’ understanding of self-care. Teachers reported improved practices and enthusiasm among children. However, challenges persist — including lack of running water, limited toilets, and absence of handwashing stations. Continued follow-up, WASH partnerships, and parental engagement are essential for long-term impact.

IMA reached 144 pupils (79 boys, 65 girls, aged 5–14) and 26 teachers with an outreach program focused on hygiene and preventive health.

Impact: The outreach significantly boosted hygiene knowledge and practices in the school. However, challenges remain, including lack of running water, limited toilets (4 for over 200 pupils), and the need for sustained follow-up through termly visits, parental engagement, and improved sanitation facilities.

IMA reached 111 students (ages 6–14) and 11 teachers with a hygiene outreach designed to improve daily health practices.

Impact: The outreach boosted hygiene knowledge and behavior among students, but challenges such as lack of toilets, reliable water supply, and waste disposal facilities remain. Recommendations include expanding the program, installing proper sanitation and hygiene infrastructure, and involving parents and teachers for sustainable impact.

On July 10, 2025, IMA visited PCN Primary School to promote hygiene among 96 pupils (ages 5–16) from low-income families, alongside 15 teachers.

Impact: The outreach provided essential materials and boosted awareness, but challenges included poor toilet conditions, lack of handwashing facilities, and limited access to hygiene supplies at home. IMA recommends regular hygiene campaigns, toilet renovations, installation of handwashing stations, school hygiene clubs, and partnerships to supply materials. This impactful visit highlights the urgent need for sustained efforts to protect vulnerable children’s health and dignity.

On June 26, 2025, IMA, in collaboration with ISSUP Cross River State Chapter, visited Housing Estate Primary School to mark World Drug Day, engaging 130 pupils (ages 6–14) and 28 teachers.

Impact: The program empowered children from low-income households with essential knowledge on both hygiene and substance abuse prevention. Despite the lack of school toilets and limited kits, the outreach was impactful. Recommendations include constructing toilets, introducing visual teaching aids, and creating a school health club to secure long-term results.

IMA engaged 180 pupils (ages 5–14) in an interactive hygiene outreach program focused on daily health practices.

Impact: The school premises were generally clean, but lacked toilets, running water, and handwashing stations. Recommendations include adding hair combs to kits, providing hygiene flyers, and improving water and sanitation facilities. Despite resource limitations, IMA remains committed to expanding future interventions.

On December 18, 2024, IMA, in partnership with Obongawan Nsidung, hosted a combined children’s party and hygiene outreach, reaching 200 children, 15 young adults, and 222 adults.

Impact: Children and adults showed strong enthusiasm, asking practical health questions and applying what they learned. Feedback included: “I learned how to wash my hands properly to prevent germs” (child) and “Thank you, IMA, for the toothbrush and soap!” (parent). Despite challenges like late arrivals and limited resources, the event empowered the community and highlighted IMA’s commitment to community-driven health initiatives.