Event Overview
| Event Name | Voices from the Lake: Fisherfolk Speak on Drowning Prevention |
| Date & Time (Local time) | 1 March 2025 10 am |
| Venue | Gaba Landing Site, on Lake Victoria |
| Organiser(s) | Racheal Nantume |
| Contact | Racheal Nantume |
| Email address (Please replace % with @) | contact%avoidable-deaths.net |
Description
The event will be a casual, interactive discussion with a group of 8-10 fisherfolk at the Gaba landing site, providing a platform for them to share their experiences and challenges related to drowning prevention. Their stories will be compiled into an Issue Brief containing actionable recommendations for advocacy and awareness. The event aims to encourage fisherfolk-led drowning prevention solutions, increase awareness of drowning risks, and foster stronger engagement with policymakers and stakeholders. Additionally, it will establish a networking and discussion platform for fisherfolk to collaborate on safety initiatives.
Programme
- Welcome & Introductions (10 mins)
- Overview of drowning risks among fisherfolks (5 mins)
- Fisherfolk share their experiences and challenges related to drowning prevention (25 mins)
- Open dialogue on possible solutions (15 mins)
- Closing Remarks & Next Steps (5 mins)