ReAct focuses on educating communities about AMR issues to empower them to develop local solutions and influence policy-making through public support
Since 2023, ReAct Africa has been collaborating with the Women’s Christian Fellowship (WCF) of Matero United Church of Zambia (UCZ). The church has been identified as an influential gatekeeper in the community and women as caregivers in the home. To date, ReAct has been empowering a total of 30 women with accurate knowledge and information on AMR, which they will translate into their local language and become AMR community champions.
Short documentary of feedback from members of the community, following focus group discussions that were held to assess their level of understanding on antimicrobial resistance.
To address common drivers of AMR such as poor hygiene, the women of Matero UCZ mounted Tippy Taps to encourage handwashing practices in the church during the outbreak of cholera in Zambia. Infection prevention reduces the use of antimicrobials. Watch the women share their experience.
Further reading
- KAP Study
- Matero community takes a stand against antimicrobial resistance
- Scaling up Community Engagement
- Integration of AMR in Gender driven community initiatives
- Faith Based Organizations: Critical allies for stronger action on AMR
- Faith Leaders Across Africa Unite to Champion Action on Antimicrobial Resistance
- Putting Communities at the Centre of Global AMR Conversations at WHA79