Product Description

Objective:

To protect students from vector-borne diseases (malaria, dengue fever) by creating climate-resilient schools and promoting healthy environments.

Target Audience:

– Students (ages 5-18)
– Teachers and school staff
– Surrounding communities

Project Components:

1. School Infrastructure Upgrade

– Install mosquito screens on windows and doors
– Improve ventilation and drainage systems
– Create mosquito-free zones

2. Vector Control Measures

– Distribute insecticide-treated bed nets
– Conduct regular mosquito fogging
– Eliminate breeding sites

3. Education and Awareness

– Integrate climate change and vector-borne disease education into curriculum
– Conduct workshops and training sessions for teachers and students
– Develop educational materials (posters, brochures)

4. Surveillance and Monitoring

– Establish disease surveillance system
– Monitor mosquito populations and disease outbreaks
– Collaborate with local health authorities

5. Community Engagement

– Organize community events and campaigns
– Engage parents and local leaders in prevention efforts
– Foster partnerships with local health organizations

Methodology:

1. Needs Assessment: Conduct surveys to identify vulnerable schools.
2. Partnership Building: Collaborate with local authorities, health organizations, and stakeholders.
3. Capacity Building: Train teachers, school staff, and community leaders.
4. Implementation: Roll out project components.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation: Track progress, assess impact.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Reduced incidence of vector-borne diseases among students.
2. Improved knowledge and awareness about climate change and vector-borne diseases.
3. Enhanced school infrastructure and vector control measures.
4. Strengthened community engagement and partnerships.
5. Informative materials and resources for sustainable prevention.

Timeline:

– Month 1-3: Needs assessment, partnership building.
– Month 4-6: Capacity building, implementation.
– Month 7-12: Monitoring and evaluation.

Budget:

– School infrastructure upgrade: $75,000
– Vector control measures: $50,000
– Education and awareness: $30,000
– Surveillance and monitoring: $25,000
– Community engagement: $20,000
Total: $200,000

Sustainability:

– Community ownership and engagement.
– Local partnership and capacity building.
– Government policy support.