The Audiopedia Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), a regional public health agency that coordinates the collective efforts of its twenty-six Member States to promote and protect the health and well-being of the Caribbean people. Established in 2011, CARPHA has been at the forefront of public health initiatives in the region, providing evidence-based policy recommendations, technical assistance, and research support.
Project Background and Collaborative Efforts
This collaboration between Audiopedia Foundation and CARPHA marks the first time our organization has worked directly with a government entity, specifically the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). Together, we aim to improve access to public health education in the Caribbean region, thanks to the support of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).
Tailoring Digital Public Infrastructure for the Caribbean
The initiative will adapt Audiopedia’s open-source audible learning platform to meet the specific needs of the Caribbean region by incorporating content on high-priority public health topics. A Public Health Audio Campaign will be rolled out in Barbados, Belize, Curacao, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago, addressing key issues such as COVID-19 vaccination, non-communicable diseases, HIV/AIDS, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Empowering the Public Health Sector
Adopting a train-the-trainer strategy, CARPHA will facilitate the creation of a Caribbean Public Health Audio Campaign aimed at health promotion and communication professionals, as well as local organizations responsible for generating public health messages. Audiopedia Foundation will contribute by providing pertinent audio content, user-friendly hardware, and software solutions—all while incorporating guidance from local experts to ensure cultural relevance and effectiveness.
Expected Outcomes and Collaborative Impact
By the end of the project, we anticipate that:
- Awareness of essential public health messages will be raised in selected communities within CARPHA Member States.
- Health professionals in five CARPHA Member States will be equipped with Audiopedia technology skills to create and disseminate public health education audio messages.
- The capacity of Health Communication and Promotion Professionals to develop culturally relevant health education messages using Audiopedia will be significantly enhanced.
The success of this project relies on the active involvement of regional stakeholders. CARPHA will collaborate with partners such as the Regional Health Communications Network and other public health stakeholders in the Caribbean, as part of the #SmartDevelopmentFund, implemented in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union.
Learn more about the project through CARPHA’s press release here.
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