One Good Turn

It’s National Public Health Week, and we’re celebrating the collective effort it takes for 1 student to receive essential health education and care.

In our school health program, change begins with one community member, who trains a teacher, who can then care for dozens of students. That knowledge spreads to peers, parents, and beyond. That’s the power of community-led health solutions.

This week, we honor every teacher, student, and family member doing their part to uplift the health of those around them.



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We’re often asked, “Why schools, not clinics?”

When you look at Kenya’s demographic data, the answer is clear.

1 out of every 3 Kenyans is school-aged — 5 to 19 years old.

At the same time, healthcare facilities are under immense strain, with only a small percentage able to meet basic needs. Schools, on the other hand, outnumber clinics 8 to 1 and are available in even the most remote communities.

School Health Programs are of the most effective ways to reach a young population, improve health conditions, and break generational cycles of poor health.

Tuesday, One Good Turn’s Executive Director, Ann Messer, spoke with students at The University of Texas at Austin at a Partners In Health Engage Global Health Seminar about our School Health Program in Kenya and the role of education in improving community health.

Thank you Partners in Health Engage for hosting such a wonderful event!

Happy World Pulses Day! 🫘

At OGT, we’re big fans of beans. Our school health curriculum promotes them as an important source of protein, fiber, and iron.

We also advocate that beans remain in the diet of anyone with H. pylori, a common stomach infection. The concern that beans will worsen H. pylori is a myth.

Have questions? Contact us. We’d love to talk more about this important health concern!

New on the One Good Turn blog! Get to know Georgette, from the most rewarding and challenging parts of her work to her Kenyan travel recommendations

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Join us tomorrow for an expert panel discussion on Strengthening Psychosocially Supportive Schools.

One Good Turn Global Health is joining Utafiti Wellness Research Association for this virtual panel, with our founder and executive director, Dr. Ann Messer, contributing expertise in culturally grounded prevention and detection, and strengthening teacher and peer capacity in schools.

4:00–5:00 PM EAT
7:00–8:00 AM CST

Join via the Google meet attendance link. See you there!

Today’s the day! help us reach our goal to raise $25,000 in 24 hours and bring life-saving health education and care to 60,000 students in 2026

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It's Giving Tuesday!

Help Us Bring Life-Saving Health Education to 60,000 New Students in 2026!

Can you help us reach our goal today?

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One Good Turn Giving Tuesday 2025 Help a Child Stay Healthy and in School Every child deserves the chance to stay healthy and learn. But in many low-resource communities in Kenya, healthcare facilities are severely unequipped to address even basic needs. As a result, students often miss weeks of school each year due to ...

Check out our latest blog post on Elizabeth Mbati, a school health officer and director of Alpha Glory school

Have you heard of the 6Cs?

Read our latest blog post to see how this framework for positive youth development has been a game-changer in our School Health Program

In 111 schools across Kenya, One Good Turn’s SHARE program has reduced health-related absences by 39% for 43,500 students.

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