KENYA
In Kibera, a community based rabies awareness exercise will be conducted over an area of 2.5km2 with a human population estimate of 800,000. A survey of the area reveals a large number of dogs scavenging around an equally large number of meat selling points. This number could by far surpass the 4.5 dog/km2 density threshold necessary for persistence of rabies. The project will focus on an aggressive educational awareness initiative and involve the population on matters concerning vaccinations, proper garbage disposal and appropriate rabies treatment. Empowering the community on proper garbage or alternative garbage disposal may provide a more ethical means of controlling dog population rather than adopting traditional methods of dog control.
A youth campaigner communicating to the public during the launch of the rabies control project in Kibera Nairobi Kenya.
Interactive session between the youth campaigners and the members of the community.
The public awareness team.
A dog vaccination activity in Kibera.
Public demonstration against rabies spearheaded by Kibera youths.
Street demonstration against rabies in Kibera Nairobi Kenya.
Campaigners in an interactive Kindergarten session.
The campaign team consisting of the local youths, university students and veterinary doctor in charge.
The campaign posters distributed throughout Kibera.
