Organization: Neisim Sopala LBG, Ghana
Project title: Awareness Creation and Promoting Proactive Ear and Hearing Care in Yendi Municipality of Ghana.
Primary region: AFR
Country: Ghana
Event Description:
We propose to stage an awareness event in Yendi, Ghana, on the theme: “Changing Mindsets: Empower yourself to make Ear and Hearing Care a reality for all.”
Event will focus on educating the general public and healthcare professionals about the importance of ear and hearing care, addressing stigmas around hearing loss, and advocating for accessible healthcare solutions.
The Objectives includes: to raise awareness among the general population and policymakers about hearing loss, its prevention, and care; Distribute WHO awareness materials to reinforce key messages and Encourage measurable change in attitudes and behaviors towards hearing loss and deafness in the community.
Proposed Activities covers: Community Sensitization Program, Health Screening, Focus Group Discussions on Hearing Loss, Advocacy Session with Policymakers and Media Campaign.
The Target Audience include: General Population especially women, children, and the elderly; Local government officials Opinion Leaders, Religious leaders and traditional leaders as well as Healthcare Professionals.
Submitter: Molie Abdul-Wahab