Activities

Stakeholder engagement

Before any field activities begin, the project follows a structured community entry process, that starts with consultations with local authorities and key institutional stakeholders. Once this foundation is established, engagement is extended to community members. However, meaningful stakeholder engagement must continue throughout the project lifecycle and should not be limited to the beginning or the end of a project. It requires establishing regular communication channels, involving stakeholders in key decision-making processes, and creating opportunities for active participation at each phase of the project. Learn more about how ATRAP maintains stakeholder involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Community involvement

Community members are core pillars of the project. In consultation with local leaders, the project established a network of community members also called citizen scientists, in Uganda and DRC. The citizen scientists monitor vector distribution and related environmental risks at fixed, preselected sites. In addition, they act as communicators within their communities, supporting disease control sensitisation and education efforts. Learn more.

Sampling and monitoring

Systematic sampling and monitoring are central to understanding disease transmission risks. Citizen scientists and researchers collect environmental and biological samples following standardized protocols, ensuring data quality and consistency. Learn more.