Welcome back to the second season of EVOKE! As an agent, you know of the problems that will face you. You know the challenges that have been and need to be overcome. Use your EVOKE powers, initiative and most importantly, innovation as the greatest tools in your arsenal. Good luck agents. There stands much in your path.
"The longest journey starts with a single step" - Proverb
Mission 1:
Waterborne Diseases
Waterborne diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms which are directly transmitted when contaminated fresh water is consumed. Contaminated fresh water, used in the preparation of food, can be the source of foodborne disease through consumption of the same microorganisms. According to the World Health Organization, diarrheal disease accounts for an estimated 4.1% of the total DALY global burden of disease and is responsible for the deaths of 1.8 million people every year. It was estimated that 88% of that burden is attributable to unsafe water supply, sanitation and hygiene, and is mostly concentrated in children in developing countries.
In this first episode, your mission is to take action and support someone facing potential waterborne disease. Help them decrease their risk of contracting sickness.
Learn:
What organizations are out there combating waterborne disease?
What is already being done to solve this rapidly growing problem?
Tell the network about a person or organization making a difference in a blog post or video.
Act:
How can waterborne disease be combated?
What precautions can be taken?
Your mission is to create a video which will help people understand the severity of waterborne disease. On completion, you need to share your video with someone who will benefit from your knowledge. Help them decrease their risk of contracting such diseases.
Imagine:
Its the year 2040. What has happened in the last 30 years that has led to almost the eradication of waterborne diseases? Your mission is to tell of a future story, where people made a difference in their ventures into combating waterborne disease.
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