Children are not just passive recipients of healthcare; they are powerful agents of change. With the right knowledge and engagement, they can influence families, schools, and communities to adopt healthier behaviors that reduce the spread of infections and the misuse of antibiotics. Recognizing this, ReAct Africa has been pioneering innovative ways to involve children in the AMR fight through art-based learning and hands-on community activities.
Community Clean Up for Water Water Day-22nd March
In honor of World Water Day, ReAct Africa and Belleza Talent Agency organized a community cleanup event aimed at educating 21 children aged 5 to 14 years about the importance of access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Hands-on opportunity in the midst of the flooding crisis in Lusaka
Against the backdrop of the recent flooding crisis in Lusaka, Zambia, the event provided a hands-on opportunity for children to actively participate in cleaning efforts while learning how to prevent water contamination. Through interactive activities, they gained insight on how to prevent water contamination.
Key Outcomes:
Increased Awareness – Children demonstrated a better understanding of how poor sanitation and water contamination affect their daily lives.
Community Engagement – By directly participating in the cleanup, children were empowered to take responsibility for their environment and advocate for cleaner surroundings.
The event also highlighted the critical connection between clean water, a healthy environment, and preventing antibiotic resistance. By promoting hygiene and safe water practices, we can work toward a healthier, more resilient future for all.
Paint and Sip on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
On 29th March, ReAct Africa and Belleza hosted a children’s paint and sip event where 22 boys and girls between the ages of 5-15 years learnt and painted about AMR
The main objective of this activity was increase AMR understanding to the children and evaluate their understanding through artistic expression, by way of painting.
The activity started by a story time session where the book “Dr. Doodle and the microbes” was read. The story explains in simple, fun and engaging ways what antibiotic resistance is and how it can be prevented. It highlighted common community behaviors such as not finishing antibiotic courses and sharing of leftover medicines. Teaching the children that these practices are harmful and cause antibiotic resistance.
The second half of the event was a painting session where the children painted good and bad bacteria, superbugs and were able to paint concepts depicting infection prevention through handwashing.
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More from "Maarifa Kids Project"
- Oral Health and AMR
- Community Clean up and Paint on!
- Engaging Children in AMR Through Play-Based Learning