Volunteers Training

Health Awareness Initiative in North Darfur (Al-Fashir)

CAFA Organization – North Darfur (Al-Fashir), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Global Partners, and the Security Committee of the State, launched a community-based Health Awareness Initiative to promote public health and prevent disease spread. The initiative highlights the strong coordination between civil society, local authorities, and international partners.

Partnership and Capacity Building

Civil society organizations, including CAFA, partnered with the Family Planning Association to establish an initiative called “AFYTNA” (“Our Health” in Arabic). As part of this program, 10 volunteers received intensive training over three days. Moreover, each trained volunteer is responsible for training 10 additional community members, ensuring the expansion of awareness across different neighborhoods.

Implemented Awareness Activities

To reach a wide audience, the initiative implemented several innovative and engaging activities:

• Painting walls with health and prevention messages in public spaces.

• Radio broadcasts to deliver awareness content to rural and urban listeners.

• Loudspeaker announcements in crowded areas to spread immediate information.

• Awareness videos designed to educate and motivate the community.

• Distribution of flyers and messages in Al-Fashir and Tawila areas.

• Voice recordings in local languages to ensure messages are understood by all groups, especially those with limited literacy.

Community Engagement and Impact

Through this initiative, CAFA and its partners have strengthened communication with communities in North Darfur. Additionally, the use of local languages and culturally appropriate methods increased participation and improved understanding of public health messages. As a result, the AFYTNA initiative successfully built awareness, empowered volunteers, and promoted sustainable health education across the state.