Grassroots to Global: Successes and Challenges of the Inaugural World Rabies Day Campaign

In 2013, 4 partner organizations: Dietitians of Canada (DC); Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association; Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; and Ontario Ministry of Education created “Fresh from the Farm” (FFF), a healthy fundraiser for Ontario Schools. FFF was designed to support the Ontario government’s School Food and Beverage Policy and Local Food Act and to provide a feasible alternative for less healthy fundraising options. This paper outlines the program successes and challenges over the 6 years of DC’s involvement. After 6 years, over 1700 schools successfully participated in FFF and over $2 million has been paid to Ontario farmers for product and distribution. The average participating school has generated $2040 in sales towards their fundraising efforts, equating to 770 kg (1700 lbs) of fresh produce per school. Schools reported high satisfaction with FFF, with over 90% of participating schools enrolling in subsequent years. The main reasons for satisfaction included: easy to implement, profitable, offers a healthy alternative to “traditional” fundraising programs, and provides great value for cost. The main challenges were logistics of sourcing and delivery, higher than anticipated costs that made the financial model less feasible than predicted, and competition from other fundraisers.

Download Full-text

Revisiting the Notion of ‘African Solution to African Problems’: Successes and Challenges

Journal of African Union Studies ◽

10.31920/2050-4306/2019/8n2a1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 9-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bheki R. Mngomezulu ◽

Keyword(s):

Successes And Challenges

Download Full-text

Primary Clarifier Process Modeling: Results from Full-Scale Stress Testing and an Overview of Successes and Challenges

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation ◽

10.2175/193864718825138312 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 (18) ◽

pp. 133-154

Author(s):

Seppi Henneman ◽

Rion Merlo ◽

Don Esping ◽

Hari Seshan ◽

Raymond Kong

Keyword(s):

Process Modeling ◽

Stress Testing ◽

Full Scale ◽

Successes And Challenges

Download Full-text

Children with Disabilities: Achievements, Prospects, and Challenges Ahead

The Oxford Handbook of Children's Rights Law ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190097608.013.29 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 593-613

Author(s):

Maya Sabatello ◽

Mary Frances Layden

Keyword(s):

Human Rights ◽

Inclusive Education ◽

Final Section ◽

Children With Disabilities ◽

Vulnerable Groups ◽

Disability Rights ◽

The World ◽

Child Friendly ◽

State Of Affairs ◽

Successes And Challenges

Children with disabilities are among the most vulnerable groups in the world—and a children’s rights approach is key for reversing historical wrongs and for promoting an inclusive future. To establish this argument, this chapter explores the state of affairs and legal protections for upholding the rights of children with disabilities. It critically examines major developments in the international framework that pertain to the rights of children with disabilities, and it considers some of the prime achievements—and challenges—that arise in the implementation of a child-friendly disability rights agenda. The chapter then zooms in on two particularly salient issues for children with disabilities, namely, inclusive education and deinstitutionalization, and highlights the successes and challenges ahead. The final section provides some concluding thoughts about the present and the prospect of upholding the human rights of children with disabilities.

Download Full-text

Empowering Maasai women behind the camera: Photovoice as a tool for trachoma control

Research Involvement and Engagement ◽

10.1186/s40900-021-00286-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tara B. Mtuy ◽

Jeremiah Mepukori ◽

Joseph Lankoi ◽

Shelley Lees

Keyword(s):

Social Change ◽

Health Issues ◽

Communication Tool ◽

Community Members ◽

Upper Eyelid ◽

Northern Tanzania ◽

Agents Of Change ◽

Repeated Infections ◽

Successes And Challenges ◽

Engagement Intervention

Abstract Background Photovoice is a method used to help engage community members to understand local realities and promote social change. Photovoice uses cameras in the hands of participants as a tool to visually document a specified topic. Photos taken by participants allow for reflection and stimulate dialog on an issue to ideally lead to social change. Trachoma, hyperendemic in Maasai communities in Northern Tanzania, is the commonest infectious cause of blindness worldwide, caused by chlamydia trachomatis. The bacterial infection commonly occurs in childhood and over many years repeated infections leads to inflammation and scarring of the eyelid. Often as adults this leads to the upper eyelid turning inward and eyelashes scratching the eye, resulting in pain and eventually blindness. We used photovoice as a tool for Maasai women to share their lived experiences of educating peers on trachoma and ultimately empowering women in this society. Methods This public engagement intervention was conducted September thru October 2017. We held a workshop on trachoma control for 20 Maasai women including use of photovoice method. Women were asked to disseminate information from the trachoma control workshop to their community and to capture their experiences using disposable cameras. Five weeks post-workshop we facilitated a discussion and women displayed photos of the successes and challenges they encountered as advocates for trachoma control in their community. Intervention Outcomes It was observed throughout the process and at the photo discussion meeting, that women articulated empowerment by this experience; as educators, agents of change and a source of valued information. Conclusion Photovoice should be considered for future interventions as a communication tool on health issues and to empower women to be ambassadors for health promotion.

Download Full-text