CIVIC SERVICE OFFER RESERVED ONLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF VILLEJUIF
Context:
The mission is part of the project Ecotourism and Heritage supported by the Sadev Foundation and the CADF diaspora association in the Comoros. This project aims to promote the natural and historical heritage of Grande Comore, through training in traditional construction techniques and the creation of a first long-distance hiking trail on the island of Grande Comore.
The objectives of the mission are to promote ecotourism hiking in the Comoros (organization of events, development and maintenance of trails, awareness of environmental preservation and local development), as well as to contribute to strengthening public health and promote disease prevention and health promotion initiatives within communities in Comoros.
The major health problems concern:
1) communicable diseases such as the fight against malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and leprosy.
2) the fight against non-communicable diseases such as the prevention of high blood pressure, the fight against diabetes, cancer, etc.
3) prevention of childhood illnesses (extended vaccination program, water and hygiene, etc.)
The volunteer could be included in the activities of the “fight against cancer” NGO known as “Pink October” to develop education and screening promotion campaigns.
Assignment :
Volunteers may be asked to carry out the following activities:
- Participate in cultural and sporting events to promote ecotourism hiking.
- Support actions to raise awareness among local populations about the issues of environmental preservation and sustainable development (waste management, responsible consumption and respect for animal and plant species).
- Participate in the development and maintenance of hiking trails, from a sustainable tourism perspective.
- Participate in the organization of guided hikes for tourists and locals, while respecting the environment.
- Participate in public health education activities, such as participating in the creation and implementation of public health education programs to raise community awareness of health issues.
- The volunteer will be able to participate in the design and development of awareness and social mobilization campaigns in favor of cancer screening in women led by the “October Rose” cancer association, a very active and highly mobilized association. in the field.
- Contribute to disease prevention actions, including supporting disease prevention activities such as vaccination, disease screening, and mental health promotion.
- Collect data in Public Health, assisting in the collection and analysis of public health data to understand local health trends and guide interventions.
The data to be collected will consist of quantitative data in order to evaluate the impact of the campaigns carried out among target people. Their analysis will help, on the one hand, to determine incidence rates and, on the other hand, to raise awareness among local authorities to undertake care initiatives.
Collaborate with communities, working closely with community organizations, schools and other partners to promote public health initiatives
Conditions:
- 7-month mission: 1 month in France then 6 months in the Comoros
- Accommodation and travel covered
- Compensation paid by the Civic Service Agency
To apply :
CIVIC SERVICE OFFER RESERVED ONLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF VILLEJUIF
Send cover letter and CV to Ms. MADIN: j-madin@villejuif.fr before 31/12/2023
Subject: SC application – Comoros
