Interfaith Awareness on COVID-19 Prevention at Places of Worship
Collaborative effort between BBYDI and King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), to train religious leaders on COVID-19 prevention measures.
Outline Of Key Activities
Identification and Selection of Religious Leaders
BBYDI selected influential religious leaders for the Interfaith Awareness on COVID-19 Prevention at Places of Worship project through a structured approach, ensuring they were respected and capable of sharing vital health information. Two leaders from each state in North Central Nigeria were chosen, including both Muslim and Christian representatives
Online expert training with public health professionals
Public health experts were invited to train the participants on COVID-19. The facilitators, who held PhDs and specialized in public health and related research, had received their training in the United States and had work experience in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Natasha Aduloju-Ajijola and Abdul-Musawwir Alli-Oluwafuyi, the two public health experts, identified to anchor the training were selected based on their expertise and experience in public health, particularly in managing infectious diseases and community health education.
Training Outcomes Dialogue
The session focused on protective measures, challenges, and practical advice for stakeholders during the pandemic. It effectively addressed COVID-19 prevention in places of worship by fostering collaboration, allowing for diverse perspectives and solutions. This contributed to efforts to protect congregants and uphold the sanctity of worship.
Digital Publication and Distribution
A digital publication and distribution process was initiated in Abuja (virtual) to develop and disseminate a policy brief on the prevention of COVID-19 in places of worship.