Four stories, four regions, one network

2026-11-12

Four stories. Four regions. One network. This World AMR Awareness Week, we are highlighting people engaged in ReAct initiatives across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America who are helping address antibiotic resistance in schools, healthcare settings, and communities. Learn more and read full interviews.

Four stories. Four regions. One network.

Alla, Ukraine

In Ukraine, chief nurse Alla Kuzhel is helping strengthen infection prevention and control through training, knowledge-sharing and everyday practice. Through ReAct’s work in Ukraine, nurses are building safer systems of care that help protect patients and reduce the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections.

Belén, Ecuador

In Ecuador, teacher Belén Juca is helping children learn about antibiotic resistance through school gardens and hands-on learning.
Through Alforja Educativa, a ReAct initiative in Latin America, classrooms are becoming spaces where children explore the connections between health, food, the environment and antibiotic resistance.

“These children are not just learning about antibiotic resistance. They are becoming advocates for a healthier future.”

Ndahafa, Namibia

For Ndahafa Imene in Namibia, learning about antibiotic resistance became a starting point for community engagement and youth leadership.

Through ReAct’s AMR Leadership and Education Programme, young people across Africa are building knowledge, leadership and community action to address antibiotic resistance.

“Small actions can grow into meaningful change and inspire more young people to take action on AMR.”

Sunonda, India

In Delhi, Sunonda works with women in one of the city’s largest informal settlements to strengthen everyday health practices such as handwashing, hygiene and completing prescribed treatments.

Through ReAct-supported community engagement initiatives, women are becoming trusted health champions, sharing knowledge with their families and neighbours and helping reduce the risk of infections.

“Health starts with the basics.”

Together, these stories show how local action can contribute to addressing the global challenge of antibiotic resistance.