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| A girl reads a pamphlet with information on the female reproductive system, during a sexual education workshop for youth from poor urban and rural areas. |
About what?
Teaching girls to protect themselves against sexual violence, abuse and rape (MDG 3)
Using insecticide-treated bed nets to prevent infant deaths (MDGs 4 and 6)
Preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and dispelling myths and stereotypes about the syndrome (MDG 6)
Making water safe and drinkable (MDG 7)
How?
- Choose an issue that affects your community and that you care about.
- Discuss the issue with your friends and family. You may even want to arrange a community meeting.
- Do your research. Learn everything you can about the issue you have chosen, including the causes and possible solutions. Consult adults and experts.
- Prepare campaign materials to help spread the word, including flyers, pamphlets, posters, videos, etc.
- Present and distribute your campaign materials to neighbors, schools, businesses, and at community meetings.
- Follow up. Think of a way to monitor whether the problem is improving due to your awareness campaign.
- Continue to improve and expand your campaign!
