We empower people to stand up for their right to health. For ten years since 2011, Project LAAN has been empowering communities to assert their rights, and make informed health decisions.
HEALTH LITERACY
One of the most powerful tools in combating social inequities is health literacy, where people who are health literate can access, understand, and evaluate information to make better decisions for their health, family, and community. Moreover, they can navigate through health systems with ease, especially when fair treatment is absent.¹
We educate our families to improve health literacy, which is essential for them to overcome the many barriers they face to the health services they need. Ultimately, this is our way to advance the vision of Universal Health Coverage – health for all people.
Dodson S, Good S, Osborne RH. Health literacy Toolkit for Low- and Middle-Income Countries: a Series of Information Sheets to Empower Communities and Strengthen Health Systems. New Delhi: World Health Organization, Regional Office for South-East Asia, 2015.
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FAMILIES -
Calawis, Antipolo
Imagine descending a mountain on steep dirt roads, for four hours, just to get to the nearest health facility, and possibly being denied of services. Now consider doing so while you are sick. For our families in Calawis, it is not difficult to imagine, because they have to go through this exact ordeal every time they face serious health concerns. Since 2013, we have been giving health education to over a hundred families in Calawis. More than fighting for their right to health, we have been able to get to know them more intimately. At present, we go on monthly visits to the mountains, and constantly look forward to seeing our ates, kuyas, lolos, and lolas, who all share the genuine desire to improve the health of their community.
Fighting Poverty Through Health
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY
Every year, Project LAAN holds its Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Summit and several Public Health Forums that center on how health-for-all can be achieved in the Philippines, and how the health sector and the youth can contribute to nation-building.
Moreover, we regularly organize campaigns to promote core messages in health advocacy towards stronger awareness and concrete action.
Fighting Poverty Through Health
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT
Project LAAN is more than a youth-led organization, it is family. We build on real-world skills through project management, training sessions, and various opportunities for member involvement. But we also build relationships through various bonding activities and a cluster mentoring and care system. Our goal is to develop public health advocates in all our members, regardless of their field or discipline.
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