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Lessons Learnt from the Pandemic on Community Mobilisation
in the CaribbeanDr. Robert Lee
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Lesson 1: Listen First• A training exercise in
Tobago began with a litany of what would not work in Tobago.
• In desperation, the trainers opted to do a facilitated simulation
• To their surprise they discovered a lot of things the Tobagonians could do!
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Lesson 2: Advocate & NegotiateThe Minister of Health Guyana personally provided information and answers to villagers on Avian Influenza as preparation for a simulation exercise.
The Villagers negotiated for a new health post, upgraded road access and even composed a song about preparing for a pandemic.
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Lesson 3: Provide the means to community
• Municipal Toolkit pilot testing with the Laborie Village Council, Saint Lucia
• The Villagers assessed their community risk for emergencies using the Toolkit
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Lesson 4: Share the work
• Supporting Local Government advocacy and training in Chaguanas, Trinidad
• The Local Government officials were able to point out ways to strengthen community preparations
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Lesson 5: Teach New Skills
• Use of PPE for possible avian influenza outbreak in Curacao
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Lesson 6: Inspire people
• Too technical materials cause non-technical audiences to zone out
• A simple image told a huge story and galvanized people’s imagination.
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Lesson 7: Use all opportunities to test systems
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Lesson 8: Learn from mistakes & share successes
• Reviews of country experiences crucial to improve systems and plans.
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Lesson 9: Co-opt others to reach different communities
• “I don’t want to play your mas’ but I want to know were you will be jumping.”
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“IF YOU WANT TO BUILD A SHIP, DON'T DRUM UP THE MEN TO GATHER WOOD, DIVIDE THE WORK AND GIVE ORDERS…..
ANTOINE SAINT-EXUPERY.
Lesson 10: Provide vision
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“IF YOU WANT TO BUILD A SHIP, DON'T DRUM UP THE MEN TO GATHER WOOD, DIVIDE THE WORK AND GIVE ORDERS.
INSTEAD, TEACH THEM TO YEARN FOR THE VAST AND ENDLESS SEA.”
ANTOINE SAINT-EXUPERY.
Lesson 10: Provide vision