Activity Report for the Dialogue Session : Advocacy in Motion (AIM) V

Activity Report for the 5th workshop : Advocacy in Motion (AIM).

Date: August 2, 2024

Location: Republic of Iraq, Southern Iraq, Dhi Qar Governorate, Nasiriyah City – Al-Shumukh Area, Opposite Hiawi Restaurant – Al-Basha Conference Hall

Implementing Organization: No Borders Humanity Organization (NBH)

Funding Organization : Global Health Council (GHC)

Project Name: Advocacy in Motion (AIM).

General Objective of the Session:

• Enhance teamwork and cooperation among various stakeholders in the community to address health and environmental issues in Dhi Qar Governorate through interactive dialogue sessions aimed at developing effective action plans and advocacy campaigns.
• Activity Summary: No Borders Humanity Organization, in partnership with the Global Health Council, organized an interactive dialogue session targeting a diverse group of participants from various professional and community sectors. Participants were divided into small discussion groups to delve into four major health issues affecting Dhi Qar Governorate. Clear objectives were set for each issue, and action plans and advocacy campaigns were developed.

Project Team:

Participators:

• Medical students.
• Health and environmental experts.
• Professional trainers.
• Government department heads.
• Youth voluntary team leaders
• Civil society activists
• Students, media personnel
• Lawyers, teachers
• Educators and engineers.

Organizers :

• Dr. Masar Al-Ghurabi: Project Director
• Ms. Sabreen Al-Waeli: Project Coordinator
• Mr. Ammar Al-Ghurabi: Lecturer
• Mr. Bassam Al-Hussainawi: Logistics Coordinator

Agenda of the Dialogue Session:

1. Opening and Welcome
2. Introduction to Health Issues in Dhi Qar Governorate (diseases – epidemics – causes)
3. Importance of Health Awareness and Developing Mechanisms to Enhance Local Health Awareness in Dhi Qar Governorate
4. Division of Participants into Discussion Groups
5. Discussion of Health Issues within Groups
6. Development of Action Plans and Advocacy Campaigns
7. Presentation of Group Results
8. Final Recommendations
9. Session Closure

Outcomes:

• Development of four action plans and advocacy campaigns for each discussed health issue.

• Identification of general and SMART objectives for each campaign.

• Deeper understanding of the causes and effects of each health issue.

• Practical recommendations for target groups and activities to be implemented.

Discussion Groups:

1. Group One: GPTI Group
   • Issue: Chronic Diseases
   • Advocacy Campaign:
     • General Objective
     • SMART Objective
     • Issue Type (Causes – Effects)
     • Target Audience
     • Activities
     • Final Report
2. Group Two: Innovators
   • Issue: Thalassemia
   • Advocacy Campaign:
     • General Objective
     • SMART Objective
     • Issue Type (Causes – Effects)
     • Target Audience
     • Activities
     • Final Report

3. Group Three: Health and Community
   • Issue: Drug Effects
   • Advocacy Campaign:
     • General Objective
     • SMART Objective
     • Issue Type (Causes – Effects)
     • Target Audience
     • Activities
     • Final Report
4. Group Four: Youth Group
   • Issue: Waste and Landfill Management
   • Advocacy Campaign:
   • • General Objective
     • SMART Objective
     • Issue Type (Causes – Effects)
     • Target Audience
     • Activities
     • Final Report

Final Recommendations:

1. Enhance coordination among all concerned parties to address health and environmental issues.

2. Provide financial and technical support to local organizations for implementing action plans and advocacy campaigns.

3. Continuous monitoring and evaluation to measure the impact of activities and achieve set objectives.

Conclusion:

The dialogue session was effective in fostering collaboration and exchanging experiences among participants. It was agreed on the importance of following up on the implementation of recommendations to ensure achieving the goals and improving the health and environmental situation in Dhi Qar Governorate. Group photos were taken, and health awareness brochures and pamphlets were distributed to participants.