HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME

PROJECT SUMMARY

Project Title : HEALTH AWARENESS RAISING PROGRAMME FOR THE KALASH VALLEYS

Location:   Kalash Valleys of Chitral, Malakand Division

Implementing Agency: KALASH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SOCIETY (KEPS) in consultation with
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Duration : Two Years

This pilot project has been designed to create awareness and educate the communities of the three valley on health matters, STD’s, Hepatitis B & C and TB. During the first season, the capacity building of KEPS and Kalash people on the subject will be carried out to ensure the sustainability and documentation of the project.

THIS PROJECT HAS NOW BEEN FUNDED BY THE FINNISH GOVERNMENT AND COMMENCED IN 2009.