Coronavirus Survey Results

Survey Responses from CorpsAfrica Volunteers
Regarding Coronavirus Awareness Community Meetings

Part of the role of the CorpsAfrica Volunteers (not just during a crisis) is to be the voice of their community to outside stakeholders. We've been asking to them to submit short surveys to capture what they're hearing, what they think of it, and what they want people to know. Here are their answers in full (edited only from translation and to shield their locations).

How has this meeting impacted your community? (compiled March 16, 2020)

My community is now informed and knows how to protect itself. The meeting has triggered the community members to talk about the virus.
This meeting has helped my community to be well informed about this coronavirus outbreak, its ways of transmission, its symptoms and how to prevent an outbreak in the community.
Very few people were aware of COVID-19 before we discussed it. Members of the community have started practicing preventive measures.
People have started washing their hands multiple times a day and spread the information with those who were not present at the meeting.
The meeting had a positive impact. People have started sharing information and using safe practices
People have adopted the culture of washing hands and stopped greeting with handshakes. Now, they also know the symptoms of the COVID-19 and will make sure that people who present the symptoms are sent to the hospital.
This meeting was very helpful because everyone understood the instructions on how to prevent from getting the virus.
This meeting was helpful by informing community members about what exactly what coronavirus is and getting full information and about it especially how to prevent it
This meeting has helped the community to be aware of the coronavirus and measures that can be taken to protect themselves
The meeting helped the community prevent the COVID19 pandemic. Community members stopped greeting each other with handshakes or hugs.
The meeting has positively impacted community members, as all attendees were showing a good understanding of the disease risks as shown by the questions they asked, how they correctly responded to the questions I asked them after discussing the disease facts, and their recommendations as local community on the disease.
This meeting will impact my community positively because now they know the causes, symptoms and how to prevent that pandemic disease
The meeting has risen awareness of community members about COVID-19 especially the preventive measures in their daily lives
This meeting had a great impact on my community, because now everyone knows how to protect themselves against the COVID-19. They have also changed their minds about shaking hands as a way of greeting in order to fight against COVID-19.
My community got to know how about the situation in the country and in the world and their role in stopping the spread of COVID19
Most members of the community didn’t know about the disease before we had the first case in Senegal. Right after the Friday prayer I was lucky to have a few minutes to sensitize the population on the disease, its causes, its transmission channels, and its preventive measures. A few days later, I observed that the village inhabitants were much more vigilant on certain aspects (limit greetings, avoid certain contacts and so on)
The community is now talking about the pandemic more and more compared to before. And prevention measures are now known and are remembered and applied. Even children talk about it. If they see behaviors that is contrary to the measures and practices to be adopted, they will point it out.
The meeting had an impact on the community as proven by the many questions about the disease as well as people getting involved in fighting the disease and sharing their insights about some actions which they think the state should take to stop the spread. They can identify the symptoms and took note of emergency numbers to contact if someone falls sick.
This awareness meeting that I had with the children had an impact on the community because the children are a real vector of information if done right. Even during the sensitization session, we felt that children were interested about the subject. They even took some notes. We hope that the children will pass on the information to their families and pairs.
The community is becoming increasingly vigilant and above all cautious. They understand and respect the preventive measures and do not hesitate to come to me and ask questions.
This meeting had an impact on my community because awareness needed to be raised. Some community members had other misconceptions about the disease and the meeting helped to clear up many of the gray areas
I think the meeting had an impact based on community members’ feedbacks. They were satisfied and promised to educate their families and friends.
Poverty and difficulties in accessing water mean that my community cannot really follow all of these measures. In addition, the fact of being landlocked and belonging almost all from the same family means that they do not really feel the danger.

What did your community members say about the meeting? What feedback did you receive? (Compiled March 16, 2020)

They said it was helpful
They were happy about the information gained through this meeting about the coronavirus and they started following all instructions given as soon as they get updates on what is going on around the world. Now, they are really aware of what is happening.
At first, people didn’t know anything about the pandemic but now they are aware of it. They also mentioned they were grateful to have someone who is thinking about them and to make sure they were not left behind. They said “thanks to our CorpsAfrica Volunteer we receive updates and are ready to fight the coronavirus as well as poverty.
They appreciated the information I provided them with as most of them were not aware of the disease because they do not have radios or TVs.
Some community members said that before the meeting they had some negative beliefs about COVID-19 but the meeting raised their awareness and removed some misunderstandings. I was pleased to see that my community decided to change their culture of hugging, shaking hands and adopted new greeting styles for their safety.
My community is thankful of us Corps Africa Volunteers as we are the first to raise awareness in the community
Many used to think that the coronavirus was the same thing as Ebola. But now they know what the coronavirus is exactly and understand that it’s a dangerous virus which can spread quickly in short time. They know they have to protect themselves and others.
The community members were happy, and they thanked CorpsAfrica for sharing information about the coronavirus because they were able to leave behind their misconceptions about the virus.
The community is happy that we have organized a prevention awareness meeting, which shows that CorpsAfrica cares about the well-being of its communities. Also, the community said that it’s a great opportunity to be aware about a matter of global concern and to be informed on everything.
All community members appreciated CorpsAfrica for organizing the meeting as it increased their awareness about the disease, they all emphasized on how they are going to combat the disease by keeping personal hygiene, contacting the nearest health post whenever they fill uncomfortable.
They said how this meeting was so meaningful to them because it helped them to know more about COVID-19. They also took this chance to mention how CorpsAfrica Rwanda also helped them in other aspects of their lives. The last thing they said was that they felt that having a volunteer on the site showed that we care about them.
They have been thanking us for informing them all about COVID-19 early because they now understand what to do in case there is someone showing symptoms in the community though it is a bit difficult to stop shaking hands and minimizing large gatherings.
The community was shocked and saddened by the severity of COVID-19, but they decided to fight it by following the advice we, as well as the various health agencies, had given to them.
They said that the meeting was helpful to them because many of them do not even have radios, they only get information from other people including us Volunteers.
All community members were very happy to receive updated information through the meeting and thanked CorpsAfrica for organizing the meeting. The community members are going to combat the disease by keeping personal hygiene and directly contacting the nearest health center if they ever show the symptoms of the disease.
Thank you for the information, we didn’t realize how serious the situation is. They were curious to know how to protect themselves against the disease.
They appreciated the information and realized that even without the disease, good hygiene practices were important.
Before the meeting, the members of my community didn’t know about the disease but after the meeting they decided to focus on informing the women who are the ones taking care of households. They prayed and also talked about what the government should do avoid the spread of the virus. They also asked for medical resources.
The day following the meeting, parents came to me to thank me for talking with their children and to ask more information.
Parents said they will take all necessary measures to protect their children against the disease

What did you learn about your community? (Compiled March 16, 2020)

My community is eager to learn
I learned that my community is not well informed about this outbreak. I also found out that most of our community members really took us Volunteers as a source of information. This made me realized why it’s important that I stay updated so that l can keep them informed as well.
What I learned from my community is that they don't listen to news. They are busy looking for food and money for their families. I've also learned that they are good listeners and they care about their lives even if there are other problems that take their time. They are courageous because after learning about the coronavirus they started implementing measures to fight it, most of them even bought a soap that day.
They are on an isolated mountain in the swamp without electricity and this prevents them from getting information on time. I need to find a way to motivate them to search information on time.
I learned that they need someone like me to go and support them because they do not get information on time.
I learned that my community is sensitive, flexible and that they have embraced the CorpsAfrica approach.
In my community, they have a culture of teamwork. Everyone has their neighbor’s back and they continue discussing the COVID-19, encouraging each other to help prevent it
They are more understanding
How they are ready to protect their life as the first step of development
My community is showing motivation to follow all measures taken by the Ministry of Health to protect the spread of the coronavirus
I found out that the community has been misinformed about the COVID19 epidemic. For example, that blacks cannot be infected with the virus, in traditional medicine they treat COVID19 and other wrong information.
I learned how committed they are to combat the disease by trying to keep personal hygiene through using local available tools for washing their hands.
My community has been trying to get information from the radio.
They show a great concern about their lives and for their loved ones, they are fast learners because they have responded in good ways especially on the preventive measures to mitigate the risk of COVID-19
This meeting taught me that the community values its members’ lives and that even a short meeting but with relevant and updated information can save the lives of many people.
I have learned that information can save people's lives
I learnt that my community is committed to fight the disease by keeping cleanliness personally.
Many people thought it was just like the flu but after the meeting they finally understood that it’s a serious disease and started taking precautions. I also realized that my community is very isolated and does not know what’s happening in the world outside of their village.
They are aware that hygiene is very important
I realized that my community does not have access to adequate health resources. There is a community health worker in the village, but he does not seem to be much concerned about the community members’ health.
As it can be difficult to get people together, communicating with children through activities can be an effective strategy to spread information
They value simplicity, honesty, and respect.
I learned that my community is very open-minded and is ready to move forward in the fight against the disease. However, I realized that despite the sensitization, it is hard for people to let go of their beliefs which can sometimes mislead them
That my community cares about health
They are more reactive than proactive, they need more sensitization.

What do you want public health officials to know about your community? (Compiled March 12, 2020)

The majority of people have heard about the disease but they lack knowledge on how it spreads and its preventive measures
Health officials should know that people are living in fear and they need to hear from local authorities on how to deal with the virus, and what to do if their relatives or friends get it.
The community is at risk because a lot of people from here go to South Africa for business.
The whole traditional authority has two health centers. One which serves people from 63 villages and another one which serves people from 80 villages including from villages nearby. In both health centers there is limited space for the patients and guardians. The community needs support to extend the place. They have already accumulated some resources such as bricks, sand and a sum of money on their own. The community has a majority of young people. The area is already facing several malaria cases.
The nearest health facility is at a distance and does not have adequate medical personnel and facilities.
My community needs a lot of sensitization on the virus. It seems that a lot of people do not understand much about the virus
My community is a high-risk community due to the following reasons: culturally, people greet each other with handshakes; people have limited if any knowledge and information about most common diseases and health issues; inadequate health personnel - there is one currently serving a radius of approximately over 13km and hilly in nature; high rates of migration to and from South Africa which are mostly illegal. This prompted one participant to say that he won't tolerate his relative from South Africa when he comes after learning of a case in South Africa. My community also rears a lot of cattle and goats and people are heavy meat eaters.
The community is living in fear they are not prepared in any sense.They fear that when coronavirus hits they will all die.
Public health officials have to know that our community is safe, ready to cope with the disease and that there is no case of disease in my community.
I want public officials to start frequent sensitizations about the Coronavirus prevention because some community members are not yet taking this issue seriously.
My community is located in a remote area, so teaching them how to prevent the virus from spreading requires much effort because not many of them have received formal education.
My community requested to receive updates on how far the Coronavirus is spreading in order to get ready to protect their villages.
So far, no one has been tested for the Coronavirus in my community. Now, everyone is aware of it, because we had a meeting on how to prevent it.
People have not yet been able to accept this issue and the existing forms of prevention are detrimental to the traditional culture of greeting each other.
In our community, we really need different prevention methods, because by now we are only used to washing our hands in places like health centers, schools, markets and other places where many people used to meet mostly. Resources are not enough.
Public officials should know that health facilities are far away.
Public health officials should know that my community is now aware of the disease and they should help my community if anyone shows signs of the disease.
My community is not ready to protect itself against this viral disease and people need to be taught preventive measures
My community are still waiting for the help of public health officials because the materials for washing hands are not sufficient and people need more information about the Coronavirus.
My community does not have the means to fight this virus.
My community has been taught about COVID-19 but we need collaboration with public health officials in this fight against it.
I would like to inform the public health officials that after our meeting, the community is now aware of the dangers of the Coronavirus and that they are ready to do all that’s necessary to prevent this disease.
They don't have enough public materials to wash their hands with soap
It is a very organized and committed community that expects supports such as soaps, liquids, cleaning materials and others to better prevent cases
The authorities must know that the community is not prepared to manage this type of situation, they do not have the logistical and financial means to deal with this type of disease, however raising awareness would be a solution at the level of mosques, schools, daaras and in public places to be ready in case of infection.
Our community is anxious
The hospital is not far from my community but access remains difficult. The villagers have no means of transportation, they have to hire a driver in town and pay a lot. Also, there are no shops to stock up on detergents, masks and the like. Being in a crossroads city, they are very mobile and frequent the markets a lot. However, if the disease arrives in the southern zone, it will be very difficult to protect them.
My community is aware of the disease and will not hesitate to report it if there is a case.
I want to let them know that my community is currently concerned about this disease and is also starting to take preventive measures such as washing hands with soap and water.
The distance between the village and the mayor health center, the difficulties of joining good health centers to be treated, the road makes it hard to transfer a patient.
My community, being landlocked, is far from the health post. The necessary safety devices are not there and they lack certain drugs. It is a population that does not have the means to cope with certain epidemics.
People are very worried about the virus
My community still believes in ancestral practices of protection against certain diseases
I am in a community where there is too much wind and a lot of dust but despite the sensitizations made at school about washing your hands as soon as you return home or before eating, the people do not not do so because they are not used to it. I continue the sensitization in the schools and maybe with the parents later so that they can set an example for the children.
It is a community where respiratory infections are frequent because it is located on an island and they don’t prioritize hygiene
The community is very negligent with regard to aspects related to cleanliness
Despite their commitment to prevent the Coronavirus, they have not enough means to deal with it. Poverty and lack of health centers make their efforts less efficient
Information-Education and Communication with the head nurse
My community has difficult access to information.They will need much more information and awareness about the disease

How are your primary CorpsAfrica projects being affected by the crisis? (Compiled April 11, 2020)

Due to the pandemic, gathering people in one place to conduct a meeting is a bit difficult hence progress of the project is jammed. I resorted to discussing with two to three people of my team so they act as representatives and they share with others what we have discussed to ensure progress of the project.
The banning of public meetings has hindered progress of the project because I am unable to engage the larger community in terms of community contributions. It is also uncertain whether IST will happen in good time so that I can start working on a proposal.
With the confirmed case of coronavirus in Malawi, there has been panic among community members as such, turnout for meetings is low. Other income generating activities have been affected, as a result community contribution might be slow.
People are afraid to attend meetings because they heard that there shouldn't be meetings anymore, but only meetings with less than 100 people are allowed, so I talked to the influential people and explained it to them and they have promised to come to the next meeting and also tell other people.
Since we are still in project identification stage, not much has been affected apart from people not showing up for meetings.
Community members started to mobilize people to work on community contributions, which has been halted by the outbreak. For now they are planning to do door-to-door campaigns on contributions while the school committee also plans to publicize the school bank account to community members and well wishers so that they can make direct deposits into the account to top up any help that might come to their rescue.
My project is not affected in any way, the only problem is that a few people come for meetings.
It is becoming hard to get people to attend meetings due to Covid scare and banning of large meetings.
The project that I was working on is repairing and restoring a classroom, but it was supposed to be the beginning of the work in spring break.
It is necessary to meet with the population in order to collect money to repair the old channel. After the contributions are collected, the necessary commodities will be brought in, then after this construction starts. And during this time, all gatherings are forbidden due to the virus.
Piggery farming is a community project where the community should highlight its role in implementation of the project, community role comes from the community association's savings every week. The fact that the community association is no longer influencing the saving of the association, moreover, the money is no longer available as usual due to the place where they raised the good money has been reduced, which has the effect of saving the money for the project.
Once the country comes to normal conditions the community association has a strategy to save twice a week, rather than once a week in order to fill the gap that happened during lockdown.
My project has affected because we have stopped all daily activities even the main project we proposed is not getting ways to meet and talk about it. Even small projects, we were learning everyday we are not doing them, so l believe as soon as the pandemic is over we will put more effort so that to recover what we are not doing nowadays.
Yes it has been affected because of the lockdown the gatherings stopped, community members can't give their contribution and as long the lockdown is over I will continue to encourage my community members to give their contribution even though it will be hard for them, but we will try so that we continue with our project and make sure of its sustainably, I hope we will make it.
My toilet construction project was affected by the epidemic, as all our activities were postponed due to the fact that the government suspended all group activities and the project was to be implemented by the beneficiaries working together in the process of self finding solutions. We had already built a few bricks but it was also damaged. So, we plan that when this epidemic stops, we will resume our activities.
The project was affected because we are no longer work together with our activities and not giving contributions, which will help our project. The adjustments I try to use on the phone to find information about the project and what we can do even how they feel and empower them. Other activities that are used when we are together we will do it when we are unlocked.
As most of the other activities done in my community our project also has been affected. even if it had not yet started officially but some activities like the meeting that we used to have every Thursday, and the community contribution to achieve the 10% cash contribution required have been stopped and also some project beneficiaries are losing hope because of this pandemic. At the end of this pandemic, while waiting for the funds, we will do our best to fill the gap and be ready for the implementation of our project.
Nowadays the meetings are stopped and the community does not pay their contributions because staying home is the best way of preventing the spread of the virus. Still now I am preparing a budget and some information I get by telephone from the cell leader and project leader.
My project is affected because I am not meeting the community in order to make their savings so that it will help them to contribute when the main project will start. I am only using phones in order to reach them.
My primary CorpsAfrica project is the "Rehabilitation of local water pipe line." This current situation has affected some of my activities like meetings with my community are banned and I can’t go out of my house to meet local authorities as I used to. In short all my outdoors activities have been affected by this pandemic.
As all of the world affected by pandemic coronavirus is the one cause of banned the meeting and other activities worked so already planned stopped in my communities we gathered information by using phones. And I continue to mobilize about coronavirus and how to continue preventing COVID-19.
My projects are totally affected because I no longer meet my community since we are still in lockdown but my impact on my community members has not stopped because I work closely with local leaders to carry out campaigns and mobilization about coronavirus prevention. And some mechanism that I adopted to keep in touch with my community members is talking to them by using phone.
As the meetings are banned due to that situation our activities of gathering are cancelled and have been suspended. But I use mobile calls to get some update about my community and advise them on how they can keep on social distance and washing hands as often. And in case someone shows signs of COVID-19 to put themselves into quarantine and call 114 for help.
Most of the activities were supposed to be done/planned during our weekly meetings, which are not currently taking place. I am trying to reach out to partners by phone as an adjustment to the situation even though we cannot solve all issues as we did during the meeting.
My project has been affected greatly because most of our activities have stopped and meetings have been banned, which interrupted our chance of sharing ideas about our project in a group. In this situation I cannot hear from every member of my group as few of them own a telephone. I can't reach them as we must stay at home as well, for this reason, we can't plan something and execute it.
My sheep farming project was affected by this coronavirus pandemic in form of stopping meeting gathering. Sometimes it is not easy to find some data by using phone call since all members of my communities doesn't have phone, but I do my best to get some data to continue building my project for making it better to sponsor, in this period I encouraged my communities on social distancing while gathering at market place, while shopping and to wash their hands regularly as much as they can even after their farming activities. Me too all of these measures I put them into practice by working hand-in-hand with local leaders as a result taking care on my community's lives as well as my personal security.
Because of there is no movement, nowadays there is no activity performed together as before.
All activities have been suspended because everyone he/she must stay at home with many conditions but according to our primary project like kitchen gardens, during this period of quarantine, it is helping them in the way of the food.
I would say that there are not a lot of obstacles on the project. The only obstacle is that community meetings have stopped and I cannot meet with all community members to exchange ideas on the project but to adjust this I kept in touch with the team leaders and some members of the community over phone and as farming activities are still going on and I sometime tried to meet people in their fields and talk to our pig farming project.
For the moment the holding of meetings and travel are prohibited the planned activities must be done in collaboration with the community and the fact that we are not on site slows down the progress of the projects. The partners are all turned towards the fight against covid-19, however we are trying to organize teleconferences to develop strategies to maintain certain projects that can be piloted remotely on whatsapp and skype.
My project is affected by the current situation because I cannot go to my community and if I were there I could not carry out my activities as it should also because all kinds of gatherings are prohibited. To carry out the project, I normally have to make several trips and meetings, with the local team if necessary, but it will be impossible for me to do it because trips with others are to be avoided as much as possible. For the moment, with the local team, we have not managed to find a strategy to be able to carry out our activities at a distance but, being always in contact, we are thinking about it because we want to take advantage of this period to identify potential partners, get in touch with them if the project is validated and also make a full quote with the masons and carpenters of the village. The local team offered to discuss with the young people of the village also so that they provide the workforce.
The project is slightly affected because I am not on my site. And I find it difficult to reach my team by phone due to the instability of the network in this area. However, despite all this the team continues the work and I give them suggestions. The work is a bit late but still they hold on. And right now they are building a room for the mill.
As soon as I am no longer in the community, it is difficult to facilitate the meetings, organize the support activities for the project or do the administrative procedures for setting up the project.
We were unable to complete certain aspects of this project, namely the participation of the population, so the postponement of the STI constitutes a barrier. Currently we are trying to work remotely with the local team, staff and volunteers to finalize some tasks but the partners generally have their activities currently oriented in the fight against covid-19.
The project is affected because of the pandemic that keeps us at home. The In-Service Training that we had to do before returning to our sites is not even done yet. In developing the projects, we will need more 'possible information towards the community, which can only be done through meetings but since gatherings are prohibited and that one cannot travel it is impossible for the moment. For the adjustments to be made I think it is to work with us for the moment, trying to collaborate with the community on the projects through phone calls with resource people.
Currently, with the situation of the coronavirus pandemic (covid-19), all activities are idling, meetings and rallies prohibited, national and international transport suspended, and therefore no activity grouping people is allowed.
The project is affected by the fact that first gatherings are prohibited without the village so the local team will not be able to coordinate this. And all the functional structures in the village are stopped and transport to get out of the village, too.
The cancellation of the IST, the ban on assembly as well as travel that can help us move forward with the validation and implementation of the ideas identified constitute real difficulties. The adjustments made with the staff are to try to continue the work started at a distance. We work between Volunteer comrades on the analysis of group projects.
We can no longer hold meetings and also the partners no longer reply clearly when we submit the project to them. Then there are members of my community very involved in the project and who are stranded in Dakar, beginning with me.
The current situation to carry out our project because I am not in my site is the reunions and activities suspended.
Our adjustment is to increase working time after this pandemic period.
With the state of health emergency decreed by the government we are expecting a stable situation. However, through remote management, we follow the daily life of our community and pray for the return of serenity and calm.
My main CorpsAfrica project, which revitalizes the village development association, is not very affected by the crisis except the psychosis noted in some people because of confinement. Indeed, most of the activities that are essentially theoretical at the moment are done through a WhatsApp group created for this purpose.
The suspension of the meetings is an obstacle for the meetings in order to plan the roadmap of the project. But the main thing was done before this situation. It just takes an organization of 2 to 3 community meetings to overcome and finalize the planning.
As the meetings are canceled all circuits for management are affected because of the economic crisis.
With the suspension of activities we had to comply with the rules of the state authorities. However, I still do the work over the phone. We target potential partners and see how to distribute the tasks between the community.

How are you contributing to the fight against COVID-19 this week? (Compiled April 11, 2020)

I established a COVID-19 girls club where am training the girls on COVID-19, how to protect ourselves, what to do if we are/our family is affected, making our own hand sanitizer and local masks, and also what we can do for our community to ensure that everyone is ready
I work with the health center to sensitize patients and I work with the village development committee chair in sensitizing the community
Working with the mother group committee on the implementation of tip tap handwashing stations in their homes. I am also working with a youth club on using creative ideas to spread the information about COVID-19.
Telling people the right information concerning COVID-19 every chance that I get.
Conducting awareness meetings through formal and informal meetings.
Conducting a series of COVID-19 awareness campaigns through community meetings and one-on-one talks with community members.
Working with the health center to help engage people on issues concerning the coronavirus.
Sensitizing people in the community on COVID-19.
Conducting one-on-one discussions about the epidemic and more community talks about the epidemic.
One of the things that I currently do in the roundabout is the delivery of new information about coronavirus, as well as the measures taken by the state to reduce the spread of the epidemic. I am also working to provide assistance to people who want to take advantage of the state support as a result of losing their work.
I keep reminding people of the preventative actions they must take to stay safe.
Sensitize Individuals.
Currently, all I am doing is talking with a few educated girls my age about COVID-19, and encouraging them to talk about it with their families and explain how they can protect themselves from the dangers.
Whenever I meet a young person, old man or woman, I tell them to wash their hands more and tell another person, even family members. This is the same case for the groupings of people I always asked to respect the distance measurements. Always wash your hands from always using a handkerchief to cough or sneeze.
I'm talking with people as much as possible about ways of protection.
Giving instructions and information on how to prevent themselves from COVID-19.
Ask people to stay home and keep sanitizing their hands.
Whenever someone comes to me to ask about the virus, I try to be helpful as much as possible by informing them to not gather with each other and to wash their hands many times per day.
On the term of anti-covid campaign I set the washing tab in the community, giving examples of social distancing, and sharing information of how hard the coronavirus is in the different countries worldwide and once we take for granted the measures of fighting COVID-19 we could be in the same situation as Spain, Italy, ...
Currently we emphasize on guidelines given by the government for letting people know the value of washing their hands. Not meeting many people and staying home for our safety. And we tell people to hear the news about this pandemic and be well informed about what's going on.
Telling people to wash their hands frequently and to keep practicing social distance.
Attending and helping local leaders in awareness campaigns and informing CorpsAfrica beneficiaries via mobile phone short messages about COVID-19.
Explain community stay home, go outside when they are going to buy something to eat or health center and make sure there is distance between them. Wash their hands with soap many times. If they have or know someone who has symptoms of common cold or coughing and fever, please go to the health center don't take tradition medicines.
I am currently talking on the phone with the project leader and the community members as well. I ask them how they are doing and answer any questions they have either about our project or about coronavirus. I am using this way of communication because it is the only way allowed during this confinement for us to stay safe.
I continue to sensitize to wash hands frequently and keep social distancing of one meter and staying home. In addition. I helped the seller in our center to design where people stand when they come to buy food according to 1 meter.
I am using the phone in order to update local leaders in order to help me to advise the community.
I have mobilized my community about the importance of washing hands properly and social distancing in order to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
Always work hand-in-hand with local leaders of continue to mobilize communities to wash hands more times, social distancing and also provide Tippy Tap handwashing stations at the market.
I am currently drawing circles in my community so as to help community members to follow the social distancing guidelines when they go shopping as the best way of promoting healthy practices to prevent this crisis from spreading, as well as carrying out mobilization about awareness with local authorities by using speakers by passing in community.
Provide for them Tippy-tap (handwashing tool) for washing hands frequently and sensitize them to social distancing and avoid unnecessary journeys and work hand-in-hand with local leaders.
Just talking to some community members on how to keep protecting ourselves by phone mostly.
By using my telephone, i am calling my community members and my local authorities (village leader and his committee) and continue to remind them about how to fight this pandemic, especially how to prevent it. When I go to the market I occasionally talk to my community members and ask them how they are doing, how they are preventing this pandemic and take my time again to remind them what we learnt and what we must do to stay safe all of us. I am also helping them to keep social distancing everywhere they are.
My contribution in raising community awareness against COVID-19, as we have burned all meeting I use phone calls to get updates on my communities lives and work hand in hand with local leaders in the mobilization of social distance, wash hands regularly and keep advising communities on how they can survive this coronavirus pandemic .
I call them by phone and tell them how they can follow the preventative measures for avoiding contamination, and also we provide one material that is used for washing their hands, and also we continue to tell them to avoid unwanted movement.
Currently my contribution is to try to explain more about COVID-19 and how to prevent it like staying home and washing hands.
In collaboration with local leaders, I have campaigned through community meetings and individually where I have sensitized the public to adhere to strategies that are helping us to cope with this pandemic which includes avoiding hand-to-hand greeting, washing hands more often, avoiding crowded places and more. With community members, we tried to be part of solving our mean problems and using locally available materials to build some hand washing tools.
I have campaigned through community meetings where I have sensitized the public to adhere to strategies that are helping us to cope with this pandemic which includes avoiding hand-to-hand greeting, washing hands more often, avoiding crowded places and more.
With the young people of the village we organized an awareness campaign with the support of the municipality and the teachers but current gatherings are prohibited and it is on social networks that the struggle continues and community radio, we encourage each time the young people to recall the current health security measures.
Currently I call my host mom who is the general secretary of the GIE of women so that she educates women from time to time and they will relay the information in their homes.
I take over from the local team and in my neighborhood I continue to raise awareness, starting with my home.
I sometimes call them to remind them to be more careful in their activities.
I contact the resource people of the village two to three times a week to remind them of the preventive measures and it will also allow me to know the health situation in the village.
I call my community from time to time, I ask them the news of the village as well as inform them about the progress of the disease as well as the measures they must take daily to limit the spread. With us a device is set up to also limit the spread of the virus through hydro-alcoholic solutions, a basin in front of the door to wash before entering the house.
In my neighborhood, we are trying to educate parents and children.
Through prevention messages to the various channels, first in my family, in the neighborhood and in the city.
By calling the community to tell them more about taking preventive measures.
We meet through a WhatsApp group to discuss the means of awareness with the Red Cross and the health post.

Survey Responses from CorpsAfrica VolunteersRegarding ​Coronavirus Awareness Community Meetings

Survey Responses from CorpsAfrica Volunteers
Regarding Coronavirus Awareness Community Meetings