The Nature Network
Resource Center Uses Cultural Thursdays As Health Promotion Advocacy Tools
They identified among
themselves knowledge, skills and other resources. They turned these into a way
of life. But, before they did this, they had to bond. They were ready to go
through experiences of group dynamics. We are talking about 2014-2015. They
were younger then, but as driven as they are presently.
To cut the long story
short, they now:
1.
Provide planned community clean up
campaigns where we team up with neighbouring households to clear bushes; clean
roads; pick up litter; use social services; and other activities geared at
improving relationships with local host communities.
2.
Provided TB, HIV, Malaria and
COVID-19 related information, education and communication events where
participants are drawn from far and wide and are invited to participate without
discrimination. This has increased self-care mediated practices and led to
establishment of public hand-washing stations in the communities.
3.
Provided health promotion and
quality life campaigns in which we mobilised communities to show need for rent,
food and sanitiser subsidies. We contributed to the critical need for support through
which not only refugees benefited but citizens of Kenya as well.
4.
Improved food, sanitiser and
resources supply chain which we linked to the Traditional African Altruism and Philanthropy
networks. Many more persons are now able to access COVID-19 response and
recovery resources. We had built solidarity, trust and acceptance structures in
the local host communities.
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