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A group of Young People in Rwanda have been teaching writing and producing a series of radio plays to the listeners about the significant role of washing hands and Hygiene play in the prevention of the spread of diseases such as Covid-19.

The radio plays were produced in partnership with The Charity WaterAid, which over a period of 18 months.

And photographer Elena Heatherwick to show a series of radio producers at Work .

Sandrine , 14, plays Agasaro, her mother, Kanakuze, played by Solonge, 20

broadcast on Radio Ishingiro, the pieces reach four million listeners, a third of the population of Rwanda .

Solonge brother, Danny, six, and hear her on the radio

Rwanda Africa imposed first lockdown after the spread of the coronavirus, at 22. March .

The performers says a pep-talk before shooting,

Martha Uwimana, a school water, sanitation and hygiene (Wash) officer for WaterAid in Rwanda , "The drama play a crucial role in preventing the spread of Covid-19.

"the people are encouraged to stay At Home for 14 days, so radio is a powerful tool. "

With fragile health systems and lack of access to clean water, the African countries severely affected by The Virus .

Evode, 20, wants to be a professional actor. He lives with his disabled father, who was attacked during the genocide in Rwanda in 1994, and His Mother , a peasant woman, the

And with one in four Rwandans who do not read and many who do not own a television, a radio is The Most popular medium for news and information.

The Young People to produce, what noises in the drama, including the writing, acting and even Sound Effects such as creaking doors and animals.

Solonge lives with her family in Bugesera, Eastern Rwanda

Solonge says: "I told My Mother How To hygienic and showed her that if you don't wash your hands, to catch diseases.

"changes The dramas really living and I feel important and Happy . "

Sandrine , 14, plays Agasaro, says: "It feels good to hear yourself, Emmanuel, 17

on the radio," her mother, Emelthe Mukashyakh, says: "All my neighbours have listened to her and about her to speak, and that makes me really very proud.

"I never used to cover the latrine or wash my hands after going to the toilet.

"now I understand, good hygiene and sanitation is The Source of good health.

"It is so important. "

Solonge, Emelthe and Danny heard one of the games that A cloth covered the equipment, when the rain stops recording

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Source of news: bbc.com