Organization: Northern Uganda Community Recovery and Transformation Agency (NUCRTA).
Project title: Changing Mindsets: Levering the power of foot ball to empower communities to make Ear and Hearing Care a reality for all.
Primary region: AFR
Country: Uganda
Event Description:
The project with a goal to raise awareness about hearing disabilities will leverage the power of football to raise awareness of hearing health and advocate for accessible ear and hearing care across all populations. NUCRTA will organize 4 football matches between staff of local FM Radios verses Health staff; with the leaders of those living with hearing impairment as Chief Guests during the matches. During the matches, awareness campaigns will serve as a powerful tool to disseminate information and raise awareness about hearing health. Campaigns will utilize speeches, social media and radios to amplify the message and reach diverse audiences, approximately 1,500,000 people in 9 districts. Through compelling messages and engaging content, it aims at challenging misconceptions surrounding hearing impairment and promote the importance of regular hearing check-ups. Engaging the media staff is aimed at connecting the project with a broader audience to participate in local conversations about hearing health.
Submitter: and Transformation Agency Northern Uganda Community Recovery