Basics of Health Advocacy Workshop

  • Physical | Workshop
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Themes & Topics

Social Impact

SDGs

Health & Safety

Public Health

About the Experience

Duration: 4 hours
Beginner

No prior experience required

Up To 50 Learners
Languages: English, Malay, Tamil, Chinese

Description

Advocates speak up for the issues and cause that they believe in, and most importantly they drive change in individuals, communities and even nations. Health advocates are individuals passionate about health – be it in specific disease areas, or for specific communities; or even for specific treatments. Are you someone who is passionate about health issues? What does it take to become a health advocate? Do you see yourself as a health advocate? Sign up today and learn about the basics of health advocacy and start the journey of becoming a health advocate! Workshop Outline: An Overview of Health Advocacy The A-Z of Building a Successful Advocacy Campaign Case vs Cause Advocacy: Similarities, Differences, and How to Select? Strategies for Advocacy Group Activities Public health experts and experienced advocates will share information and their experiences on how to get started on your own advocacy journey. Be ready to discuss your ideas, and receive constructive feedback from peers. Participants may even gain an opportunity to expand their advocacy campaigns with NCD Malaysia. *Participation certificates will be awarded

Instructions

How to prepare

Come as you are! This is a beginner-friendly workshop, just bring your passion and your enthusiasm to learn. The workshop will be held at Me.reka in Publika Shopping Gallery. There are 2 entrances: the first one is located on level G1 and you can access us by entering Publika from the G1 Circle Entrance, turning right and heading towards the A4 entrance (next to Saba Restaurant). Alternatively, you can locate us on level G2 (next to Tealive & foodcourt) and take the escalator down. Light refreshments will be served at the workshop.

What to bring

  • Stationaries
  • Notebook/laptop

About the Host

NCD Malaysia

Non-Profit Organization
NCD Malaysia is a non-communicable disease alliance founded in 2018 by the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, the National Heart Association of Malaysia, Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia and Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association.

It is the Malaysian chapter of the global NCD Alliance (NCDA). NCDA brings together 300 members in 81 countries, including a network of 66 national and regional NCD alliances, to form a respected, united and credible global civil society movement. Our community includes member organisations addressing NCDs and their risk factors, national and regional NCD alliances and people living with NCDs.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Location

Mereka, Lot 1C, Level G1 (A4 Entrance) Publika Shopping Gallery, Solaris Dutamas
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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