In order to address Covid 19 inequalities, AAE Organised vaccination campaigns in the most
remote villages; we collaborated with the Sub-county hospitals to avail the vaccines to the local
dispensaries that have no electricity, using cool boxes
This activity was aimed at
a) Training and awareness on Covid 19
b) Alleviate stigma associated with the coronavirus vaccine
c) Facilitate vaccination of the most vulnerable in the community
d) Create awareness of SDGs and GCAP Week activities
Ahadi Achievers Empowerment CBO mapped out organized and mobilized three centers for this
activity in Makueni County, Kenya (Utuneni dispensary, ACK Kwa Ndangi Dispensary on 15th
September and Muthwani dispensary 20th September. Each dispensary was covering a radius of
about five kilometers.
Community mobilization was done through door-to-door awareness by volunteers, announcements
through schools, churches, village elders, and one on one encounters on the importance of turning out
for the vaccination campaign.
A total of 30 volunteers (youths) were involved in each of the dispensaries and created awareness
of Covid 19 and ways of protecting themselves. Demonstration on proper wearing of masks was done.
Masks were shared with the community members particularly the most vulnerable (elderly,
PWDs, those from the poorest households) since most could not afford it and had to repeat the same
mask several times before acquiring another.
The vaccination campaign created an opportunity for the local government leaders (Chief and Asst.
Chief) to address the community on the government policy in relation to Covid 19 protocols
During the three centers’ campaigns a total of 3,759 community members were vaccinated against
Covid 19. Repeat 2nd dose would be administered after 28 days. In addition, 6 Chiefs, and 11 Medical
personnel were involved in the entire exercise. Through this initiative, the government sustained
continuous vaccinations in the villages through the network of youthful volunteers created.
The event attracted coverage by both national and vernacular media outlets for general public
awareness. TV station KTN aired the coverage, Radio Maisha, Athiani FM, and County FM. The
Standard Newspaper also shared the story in print media.
Youth Sports tournaments were organized to reach the youth through sports. More than 300
youths were reached through this activity.