VERITAS will engage with local dancers and singers youths during implementation of Mass Vaccination and World Rabies Day 28 Sept 2024 to attract people specifically children together who will listen the songs. These songs will provide information on the dangers of relying on traditional medicines for rabies treatment and emphasize the importance of seeking medical help immediately and regularly dog vaccination.
The songs will be in the local languages as well as in Kiswahili (Tanzania’s National language). These songs will have a message, educating the children “How to Care & Love for Dog”.
The set of activities aims to make children aware of Dogs as living animals with needs and feelings. They will learn that Dog should be handled carefully. They should learn that guardians have a responsibility to meet the needs of their Dog and to keep them happy and healthy.
The Rabies songs will be written by youth in the community. Youth will be involved in writing the play, acting in the play and stage-managing. This is a great way to engage youth developing something positive for the community.
VERITAS has recruited and trained 20 veterinarians volunteers. The trained veterinarians will work in groups where each group will have 5 veterinary volunteers. Per each group, there will be Group Leader and Secretary. The group will collaborate with Village Government Scouts (VGSs) in assigned areas to do TNVR services, educating communities, children (in-schools and out-schools) and data collection on rabies awareness.
The groups will filling the questionnaire per event, which contained information on event duration (in hours), TNVR data, number of bites observed and arrested dog/cat, etc.
However, group should record information on activities.
Group Names, Assigned Ward and Targeted Reach.
1. Lion Group – Muyama: 1,000 dogs vaccination and 3 schools.
2. Tiger Group – Kimobwa: 1,000 dogs vaccination and 3 schools.
3. Elephant Group – Kazegunga: 1,000 dogs vaccination and 3 schools.
4. Rhino Group – Mvugwe: 1,000 dogs vaccination and 3 schools.
We plan to reach 4,000+ dogs and over 6,000 Pupils/ Children.