PROBLEM STATEMENT:
Each year 15 million
people worldwide die between the ages of 30 and 69 from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as heart diseases, cancers, diabetes and respiratory diseases.
Over 85% of these people live in low and middle-income countries.
SITUATION ANALYSIS IN
ZAMBIA:
80% of all Non-Communicable Disease related deaths in Zambia are among 30 and 70 years. 75 % of these deaths are caused by Non Communicable Diseases: diabetes, heart disease, respiratory diseases and cancer as consequences result of “High Risk Behaviors” like alcoholism, smoking Tobacco and bad nutrition. Almost three quarters (70%) of these deaths are linked to habits, or risk behaviors, that started in adolescence and go on throughout adult life. The most common ones are lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating, alcohol abuse and tobacco use. (Source: Zambia 2016 Demographic and Health Report).
80% of all Non-Communicable Disease related deaths in Zambia are among 30 and 70 years. 75 % of these deaths are caused by Non Communicable Diseases: diabetes, heart disease, respiratory diseases and cancer as consequences result of “High Risk Behaviors” like alcoholism, smoking Tobacco and bad nutrition. Almost three quarters (70%) of these deaths are linked to habits, or risk behaviors, that started in adolescence and go on throughout adult life. The most common ones are lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating, alcohol abuse and tobacco use. (Source: Zambia 2016 Demographic and Health Report).
PROJECT AIM
To empower young people with viable and
sustainable health knowledge, improved nutrition education, behavior change
communication skills, viable and sustainable livelihoods to improve their
health and well-being and curb Non-communicable Diseases.
VISION: A community where youths live a responsible life free from High risk behavior bondage and reduced cases of fatal non-communicable diseases.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
1. To improve the well-being of 50 youths in the need to adopt better healthful nutrition to curb non-communicable Diseases in Kalichero area by November 2020.
2. To reduce unhealthful nutritional high risk behavior which leads to non-communicable Diseases among 200 youths in Kalichero area by November 2020.
3. To empower youths with viable and sustainable livelihood skills for enhance health and well-being in Kalichero by November 2020.
PROJECT METHODOLOGY AND INNOVATION
“Appreciative Inquiry” (AI) model is the development approached to be used. Being at the ‘Exploring challenges and opportunities stage’, the project will enable the participants/beneficiaries to explore the challenges and consequences of bad habits, high risk behaviors (influential/leading to Non-communicable Diseases) and opportunities and benefits of healthful habits. Appreciative Inquiry focuses on DISCOVERY the BEST in people, the BEST in their organization and the BEST in the world around them, what works BEST, and embarks on doing more of what is most needed. This will drive participants to and community to discover the best in themselves, the best around them and the best in their community and will facilitate behavior change by imploring youths to do more of their best instead of judge and condemn them.
The project will facilitate quality health education on the causes, prevention measures and proven health management therapies theories of Non-Communicable Diseases to improve the well-being of young people in the community, change the mindset of youths and young people, and create community resilience towards non communicable Diseases in Zambia. The project will facilitate ideal health and nutrition education to beneficiaries in the community, facilitate behavior change communication skills and initiate “Tobacco/Alcohol Free Zone Livelihood skills training and recreation center” at PAZESA Resource Center. The Tobacco-smoke/alcohol Free training center will to help youths and young people age between 10 and 30 years to learn livelihood skills to generating food security and nutrition and income to improve their well-being. Coupled with behavior change communication skills, young people will be able to fight, prevent and manage Non Communicable Diseases like, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Lung Cancer, Heart diseases and Respiratory diseases.
“Appreciative Inquiry” (AI) model is the development approached to be used. Being at the ‘Exploring challenges and opportunities stage’, the project will enable the participants/beneficiaries to explore the challenges and consequences of bad habits, high risk behaviors (influential/leading to Non-communicable Diseases) and opportunities and benefits of healthful habits. Appreciative Inquiry focuses on DISCOVERY the BEST in people, the BEST in their organization and the BEST in the world around them, what works BEST, and embarks on doing more of what is most needed. This will drive participants to and community to discover the best in themselves, the best around them and the best in their community and will facilitate behavior change by imploring youths to do more of their best instead of judge and condemn them.
The project will facilitate quality health education on the causes, prevention measures and proven health management therapies theories of Non-Communicable Diseases to improve the well-being of young people in the community, change the mindset of youths and young people, and create community resilience towards non communicable Diseases in Zambia. The project will facilitate ideal health and nutrition education to beneficiaries in the community, facilitate behavior change communication skills and initiate “Tobacco/Alcohol Free Zone Livelihood skills training and recreation center” at PAZESA Resource Center. The Tobacco-smoke/alcohol Free training center will to help youths and young people age between 10 and 30 years to learn livelihood skills to generating food security and nutrition and income to improve their well-being. Coupled with behavior change communication skills, young people will be able to fight, prevent and manage Non Communicable Diseases like, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Lung Cancer, Heart diseases and Respiratory diseases.
PAZESA will promote health dietary and
nutrition education to improve the well-being of youths. The following Low glycemic
foods will help reduce blood Sugar, High Blood Pressure, high Cholesterol:
Fish (rich in protein,
minerals, Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamins) increase levels of a hormone called
adiponectin which improves insulin sensitivity and lowers the risk of
developing full blown diabetes.
Avocado (has low glycemic poly
unsaturated fatty acids and poly unsaturated fatty acids)
Cherries/berries, tomatoes contain
anthocyanin which protects against diabetes and obesity.
Eat healthy food!
Grow your own, it’s cheap and
sustainable!
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Paul Phiri
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