Break Dengue joins hands with AIESEC
Break Dengue and AIESEC have partnered to place up to 20 international youth leaders into the communities of Bangkok, Thailand. There they will be the “boots-on-the-ground making a measurable and direct impact on dengue prevention through live events that:
As part of the exchange program, Break Dengue is working to lead, support, and connect different initiatives from around the world that are addressing the issue of dengue so that together they can have a bigger impact. AIESEC is working to promote and drive youth participation in implementing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Break Dengue is an official AIESEC sponsor for SDG3: Good Health and Well-Being.
Because AIESEC is made up of young people ambitious and passionate about making the world a better place, they are a natural partner to bring our work into local communities.
20 VOLUNTEERS
5 ORGaNISATIONS
39.000 DENGUE CASES IN THAILAND
Activities
Break Dengue and AIESEC have partnered to place up to 20 international youth leaders into the communities of Bangkok, Thailand. There they will be the “boots-on-the-ground making a measurable and direct impact on dengue prevention through live events that:
Experiencing the affected neighbourhoods
Prepare and deliver workshops with students
Prepare and deliver workshops with parents
Translate Break Dengue toolkit in their original language
Research & produce report on the dengue situation in their own country
Survey on Community Needs related to Dengue
Global Village themed: a world without dengue
Storytelling (documenting on-ground activities)
Interviews with stakeholders (doctor, local authority)
MEET OUR DENGUE HEROES
RESOURCES
Break Dengue and AIESEC are joining forces to break dengue
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