- December 14, 2015
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- Categories: Impact stories, Organization news
In order to address Covid 19 inequalities, AAE Organised vaccination campaigns in the most remote villages; we collaborated with the Sub-county hospitals to avail the vaccines to the local dispensaries that have no electricity, using cool boxes
This activity was aimed at
- Training and awareness on Covid 19
- Alleviate stigma associated with corona virus vaccine
- Facilitate vaccination of the most vulnerable in the community
- Create awareness of SDGs and GCAP Week activities
Ahadi Achievers Empowerment CBO mapped out organised and mobilized three centres for this activity in Makueni County, Kenya (Utuneni dispensary, ACK Kwa Ndangi Dispensary on 15th September and Muthwani dispensary 20th September. Each dispensary was covering a radius of about five kilometres.
Community mobilization was done through door-to-door awareness by volunteers, announcements through schools, churches, village elders and one on one encounters on importance of turning out for the vaccination campaign.
A total of 30 volunteers (youths) were involved in each of the dispensaries and created awareness on Covid 19 and ways of protecting self. Demonstration on proper wearing of masks was done. Masks were shared out to the community members particularly the most vulnerable (elderly, PWDs, those from poorest households) since most could not afford and had to repeat the same mask several times before acquiring another.
- The vaccination campaign created an opportunity for the local government leaders (Chief and Asst. Chief) to address the community on the government policy in relationship to Covid 19 protocols.
- During the three centres campaigns a total of 3,759 community members were vaccinated against Covid 19. Repeat 2nd dose would be administered after 28 days. In addition, 6 Chiefs, 11 Medical personnel were involved in the entire exercise. Through this initiative, the government sustained the continuous vaccinations in the villages through the network of youthful volunteers created.
- The event attracted coverage by both national and vernacular media outlets for general public awareness. TV station KTN aired the coverage, Radio Maisha, Athiani FM and County FM. The Standard Newspaper also shared the story in print media.Youth Sports tournaments were organized to reach the youth through sports. More than 300 youths were reached through this activity.
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