Technical Assistance for Awareness Creation, Preparedness and Intervention for Avian and Human Influenza (Development of Education Package including training for Children 03-14 Age Group/Development of Games)

EDUSER provided Technical Assistance to UNICEF and Turkish Government

This study aimed to prepare a hand book to help inform children and their families, as well as at risk groups, on avian and human influenza in order to increase awareness on hygiene issues while lowering the risk of panic by providing factual and honest information. The information booklets were used by frontline workers (teachers, health personnel, community leaders, muhtars, imams, volunteers, etc.) to inform risk groups about avian influenza. In this context, a group of Master Trainers were trained to work with frontline personnel.

A Guide” which included communication skills, principles of adult education, as well as interactive avian influenza information was prepared and used by the Master Trainers. A “Booklet on Avian Influenza” was prepared for the use of the frontline workers.

Three different games for children of different age groups focused on general hygiene, general information on Avian Influenza and how it is transmitted, how to protect yourself and others etc. were prepared together with instructions.