Project Details
Description
The overall aim of this project is to deliver training and develop resources to support this community in reducing COVID-19 transmission in the informal settlement of Mukuru, Nairobi. Public health messages inMukuru are typically disseminated using a process known locally as sensitisation. In this context, sensitisation involves raising awareness around local health and wellbeing issues and disseminating public health messages using socially and culturally relevant media.
Layperson's description
The overall aim of this project is to deliver training and develop resources to support this community in reducing COVID-19 transmission in the informal settlement of Mukuru, Nairobi. Public health messages inMukuru are typically disseminated using a process known locally as sensitisation. In this context, sensitisation involves raising awareness around local health and wellbeing issues and disseminating public health messages using socially and culturally relevant media.
| Short title | ACT |
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| Acronym | ACT |
| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/06/20 → 30/09/20 |
| Links | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtlOyqClKo-6GREa5m1HOQ https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects/act-nairobi |
Collaborative partners
- University of Portsmouth (lead)
- Mukuru Youth Initiative (Project partner)
- University of Glasgow
- Institute of Occupational Medicine
- University of York (Project partner)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Keywords
- KEF
- COVID-19
- puppetry
- digital storytelling
- collaboration
- kenya
- visual arts
- creative methodologies
- cellphilming
- Music
- participatory research
- public health messaging
Fingerprint
Explore the research topics touched on by this project. These labels are generated based on the underlying awards/grants. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
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Applied puppetry and health action
Smith, M., 23 Sept 2024, Applied Theatre and the Sustainable Development Goals : Crises, Collaboration, and Beyond. Afolabi, T., Hakib, A. K. & Smith, B. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Using creative methods for public health messaging: experiences from an informal settlement in Kenya during the pandemic
Bowyer, C., Hughes, E. E., Netter, L., Smith, M., West, S., Gray, C., Collins, S., Warwick, M., Loh, M. & Kairu, C., 14 Aug 2024, Stockholm Environment Institute. 23 p. (SEI Report)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Open Access
Activities
- 1 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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ACT: ACT (Action against COVID Transmission) Nairobi
Smith, M. (Organiser)
Jul 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course