Organization: Aid Givers Ambassadors Initiative for Nations (AGAIN)
Project title: Changing Mindsets: Making Ear and Hearing Care Accessible to All
Primary region: AFR
Country: Nigeria
Event Description:
Our event will raise awareness about hearing loss, promote ear care, and advocate for policy change in Otukpo, Nigeria. 1. Community Outreach & Awareness: Workshops at schools, community centers, and healthcare facilities will educate participants using culturally adapted WHO materials. Live demonstrations on safe listening and ear care will focus on children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. 2. Free Hearing Screenings: Partnering with local audiologists, we will provide free hearing tests to 200 individuals, referring 50 for further medical care. 3. Policy Engagement: A stakeholder meeting with policymakers, healthcare leaders, and community influencers will advocate for integrating hearing care into national health policies, securing commitments from at least three policymakers. 4. Media Advocacy: A campaign using social media, posters, and a local radio interview will amplify hearing health messages. The event will impacting over 500 individuals and ensuring sustainable improvements in hearing care.
Submitter: Douglas Ameh