Community Health

Okana Community faces several health challenges. Being a rural community, health awareness is low and health facilities are far away and deficient. SRI focuses on awareness creation on health and preventive interventions. The health programs are on:

  • Awareness creation, advocacy and public health campaigns
  • Nutrition and lifestyle diseases
  • Maternal health
  • Physical education and sports
  • Adolescents health
  • Community dialogues and health resources

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Heath Awareness Creation

 

This community health awareness session brings residents together to discuss key health issues affecting their daily lives. Facilitators share information on disease prevention, hygiene, sanitation, and healthy behaviors. Through open dialogue and participation, community members gain knowledge, strengthen health-seeking practices, and promote collective responsibility for healthier communities overall.

 

Nutrition & Lifestyle diseases

 

This session focuses on improving nutrition practices and preventing lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Participants learn about balanced diets, regular physical activity, healthy food choices, and risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases. The discussion empowers families to adopt sustainable habits that enhance health and well-being.

 

Mental Health

 

This mental health awareness forum provides a safe platform for discussing emotional well-being, stress management, and mental health challenges. Participants receive education on recognizing symptoms, reducing stigma, seeking support, and building resilience. The session encourages open conversations and community support systems to promote positive mental wellness.

 

Physical Education and Sports

 

Physical education and sports activities promote fitness, teamwork, discipline, and social inclusion among children and youth. Through structured games and recreational exercises, participants develop healthy lifestyles, improve physical well-being, and build confidence. These activities also strengthen community interaction, encourage talent development, and support positive youth engagement and growth.

 

 

Adolescents Health

 

This adolescent health program provides young people with accurate information on personal hygiene, nutrition, reproductive health, mental well-being, and life skills. Through mentorship, counseling, and health education, adolescents are empowered to make informed decisions, adopt healthy behaviors, and confidently navigate challenges during their transition to adulthood

 

 

Health Resourses

 

The Community Care Bank improves access to essential health and hygiene resources for vulnerable individuals and families. By providing items such as sanitary products, toiletries, and other basic supplies, the initiative promotes dignity, health, and well-being while addressing barriers that prevent community members from meeting their everyday health needs.

 

We have engaged with the community by;

  • Mapping of community health needs
  • Community water testing done
  • Capacity enhancement for community health workers
  • Collaborations with County Government and other organizations
  • Community response to COVID-19
  • Distribution of bicycles to community health workers
  • Advocacy and awareness programs
  • Survey on WASH conducted
  • Commemoration of UHC Day, World Contraception Day, World Aids Day, 16 Days of Activism Against GBV
  • Conducting HIV/AIDS self-test kits for men

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SRI empowers rural communities through youth development, sustainable agriculture, education, health, sports, research and community-led innovation.

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