Social hygiene kit for homeless children or kids / Nik Fakrulhazri Nik Hassan … [et al.]

• Main Authors: Nik Hassan, Nik Fakrulhazri, Abu Kassim, Abdul Razak, Ahmad, Noorazlina, Ahmed, Norizan
• Other Authors: Ismail, Shafinar
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: Division of Research and Industry Linkages 2017
• Subjects: Children. Child development; Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/47925/1/47925.pdf; http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/47925/

The increase in the percentage of homeless children (Kanak - Kanak Gelandangan) facing with poor hygiene problem arising because of poorer levels of cleanliness practices. This situation happen causes them exposed to deathly diseases such as ‘Kuku dan mulut', lice, scabies and others. Generally, it is caused by bacteria or viruses attached to the human body. Thus, basic hygiene necessities are a luxury for them. Free is the preferred choice for those not fortunate. Although various health products exist in the market, but it is only focusing on adults compare to children. The purpose of personal hygiene kits in accordance with the Group's focus according to ages, especially to homeless /p o o r children or children at rural areas, or children who are Interior and less fortunate to buy personal hygiene products. Secondly, to increasing their social function and lastly to provide them better live and place in the future. The relevant of exiting this product and services to reduce and protect homeless children from deathly diseases by providing free Hygiene Kit to them. The cost was cover by communities and others third party. The size of storage is small, flexible, and attractive. The idea was developed and inspire from the implementation of the Social Business Model through Business Model Canvas and Consumer Trend Canvas.