@RRabongo @JNJGlobalHealth @ChwChampions@Chu4Uhc @chw_impact Well done brother we're behind your commitment, thanks to @chw_impact @Chu4Uhc @JNJGlobalHealth for their continued support.
On being part of a group of #CHWs advocating for themselves @ouma_haduba said "I am pleased that I am able to assist my community in obtaining timely health care and services. I feel proud to be accepted in the community and respected for my work." 🎉
.@ouma_haduba a CHW from @MOHKENYA 🇰🇪faced:
❌Lack of finance & sponsors for accommodation & transport
❌Lack of government support
❌Poor internet connectivity for virtual meetings
❌Lack of mentorship programs
Being part of a group of #CHWs advocating for themselves made @fidelisodeke feel:
🎉Proud
🎉Recognised and appreciated by the community
🎉Relied upon for decision making, so uniquely valued
.@fidelisodeke a CHW from @MOHKENYA 🇰🇪faced:
❌Problems communicating, due to different mobile networks, poor networks and lack of access to devices
❌Lack of provided qualifications
❌A preference for female speakers, leaving him to feel left out
Being part of a group of #CHWs advocating for themselves made @nelimajan feel like her world has begun 🎉
"I feel very strong and energetic now, and I can work with vigor knowing that someone somewhere recognizes my efforts."
.@nelimajan a CHW from @MOHKENYA 🇰🇪said:
❌We're not told about conferences - people believe our opinions are meaningless
❌Until we trained we didn't realise we could be heard by community advocacy
❌Another impediment is the need for travel documents and financial resources
.@prossie_muyingo a CHW from Uganda🇺🇬, supported by @Living_Goods said:
❌#CHWs can be unaware of the significance of attending conferences and sharing our views
❌There's insufficient training and supplies for CHW advocacy, including involving CHWs in discussing major policies
Being part of a group of #CHWs advocating for themselves made @MbuguaMilka feel:
🎉Humbled, unique & grateful
🎉Overjoyed at the transformation in her community, after persuading people to adopt health-seeking behaviours, leading to fewer hospital visits!
https://t.co/Pgb0vy9VFy
.@MbuguaMilka a CHW from @MOHKENYA 🇰🇪faced:
❌Lack of confidence, which must be built (with other skills)
❌Not being recognised as worthy of participation
❌Lack of devices & insufficient data funds
❌Lacking travel documents
❌No funds set aside for #CHWs for transport costs