By Kate Sulzner | Director, EcoVet Global
Greetings to all our supporters! This spring, EcoVet Global, in collaboration with our partners at the Foundation for Environmental Conservation and Community Enhancement (FOECOE) and the Women’s EARTH Project, will launch an exciting new training initiative in Tanzania. FOECOE co-directors, Jesca Mlawa and Eliza Komba, will be trained in the use of STARTx, an open-source platform designed for scenario-based tabletop exercises. Their primary focus will be to increase awareness of the tool and lead a “train-the-trainers” program aimed at equipping key stakeholders, including community women of the Women’s EARTH Project, village leaders, and regional health and environmental specialists with the ability to use the tool to bolster One Health capacity and preparedness. This training will enable these groups to use STARTx to work through real-time environmental and disease outbreak scenarios applying an integrative One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
By helping local communities and leaders develop the skills to use STARTx, this initiative will not only enhance preparedness but also foster collaboration across sectors. Jesca and Eliza's work will work to ensure that the tool is widely accessible and utilized to address pressing health and environmental challenges in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. Their efforts will contribute to building a stronger foundation of knowledge within communities, encouraging them to better understand and respond to crises such as disease outbreaks or environmental emergencies. Ultimately, this project aims to create a ripple effect across the region, improving both awareness and readiness through practical training and engagement in One Health principles.
As always, we extend our deepest gratitude for your continued support and interest in the work we do. You are helping us change the approach to conservation.
With heartfelt thanks,
Kate & The EcoVet Global / FOCOE Team
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