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Involving the communities through Parent-Teacher Associations has also shown to be very successful. For example, parents and communities are involved in the construction of hand-washing facilities and take an active role in program monitoring. Community involvement increases ownership of parents to take a role to improve their school and be proud of it. Community participation also puts pressure on school management and the local government to perform their duties.

"It is clear that without proper education, health suffers. And without proper health, good education is not possible." - Gro Harlem Brundtland, Former WHO Director General