Lead Poisoning Prevention Week - Google Fusion Tables

Organization: Institute of Public Health
City/Area:: Tirana
Country:: Albania
Title of event:: Lead & Children
Brief description of event:: The objective of the campaign is to raise awareness on risks related to lead, particularly lead in paint, for policy makers, health professionals, academia, social society,industry and general public. Main activities planned for this event are -awareness raising workshop, -translation and publication of campaign materials, -TV event, media publications.
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Organization: Ministerio de la Salud
City/Area:: Buenos Aires
Country:: Argentina
Title of event:: Lead poisoning prevention - awareness
Brief description of event:: 1. To raise awareness among government, private sector and other institutions about lead poisoning prevention; 2. To review legislation about lead in paint; 3. To disseminate legislation of lead in paint with key stakeholders to monitor current accomplishments.
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Name:: Ernesto de Titto
E-mail:: edetitto@msal.gov.ar

Organization: "Khazer" Ecological and Cultural NGO
City/Area:: Yerevan
Country:: Armenia
Title of event:: No Lead in enamel paints
Brief description of event:: Within the period of the project we provide publishing booklets and posters and organizing meetings in Yerevan and Hrazdan Public Environmental Information /Aarhus/ Centers involving civil society, Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Health, business sector which produces or imports those paints, as well as the consumers community. We also will organize press-conferences with media for the dissemination of this information,especially among vulnerable groups of children and young people.
Related web site:: http://www.khazer.org
Name:: Amalia Hambartsumyan
E-mail:: khazer@nature.am

Organization: The Lead Eduation and Abatement Design (LEAD) Group Inc.
City/Area:: Sydney
Country:: Australia
Title of event:: 2013 Volcano Art Prize Award Ceremony
Brief description of event:: At the event, The LEAD Group is going to hold the Award Ceremony for the 2013 Volcano Art Prize (a global lead-safety art/graphics/photography competition) and launch the Lead Safe World Project (a web-based nexus of simple useful information and referrals on how to make your home, workplace and yourself and family lead-safe).
Related web site:: http://volcanoartprize.com/
Name:: Elizabeth O'Brien
E-mail:: info@lead.org.au

Organization: Environment and Social Development Organization-ESDO
City/Area:: Dhaka
Country:: Bangladesh
Title of event:: Say No to Lead Paint
Brief description of event:: We are planning to organize public awareness, policy advocacy through medial campaign and children participation. The following activities being planned: Rally, children art competition, Mobile poster and photograph exhibition (highlight the impact of leaded paint to human health & environment), Release video clips through Youtube and other social media, Report launching through press briefing on Laboratory test and country situation.
Related web site:: http://www.esdo.org
Name:: Siddika Sultana
E-mail:: siddika@esdo.org

Organization: Environment and Social Development Organization-ESDO
City/Area:: Chittagong
Country:: Bangladesh
Title of event:: Say No to Lead Paint
Brief description of event:: We are planning to organize public awareness, policy advocacy through medial campaign and children participation. The following activities being planned: Rally, children art competition, Mobile poster and photograph exhibition (highlight the impact of leaded paint to human health & environment), Release video clips through Youtube and other social media, Report launching through press briefing on Laboratory test and country situation.
Related web site:: http://www.esdo.org
Name:: Siddika Sultana
E-mail:: siddika@esdo.org

Organization: Environment and Social Development Organization-ESDO
City/Area:: Rajshahi
Country:: Bangladesh
Title of event:: Say No to Lead Paint
Brief description of event:: We are planning to organize public awareness, policy advocacy through medial campaign and children participation. The following activities being planned: Rally, children art competition, Mobile poster and photograph exhibition (highlight the impact of leaded paint to human health & environment), Release video clips through Youtube and other social media, Report launching through press briefing on Laboratory test and country situation.
Related web site:: http://www.esdo.org
Name:: Siddika Sultana
E-mail:: siddika@esdo.org

Organization: Centre de Recherche et d'Education pour le Développement (CREPD)
City/Area:: Yaoundé
Country:: Cameroon
Title of event:: Lobbying and target Lead Poisoning awareness raising for the completion of nation legislation/standard to limit the lead concentration in paints marketed in Cameroon the
Brief description of event:: The event will comprise of one workshop regrouping officials from key government ministries, consumer associations and pediatricians to advance in the process of transforming the recommendation made by the stakeholders during the two national workshops carried out within the QSP Lead Paint project in Cameroon. It is a follow up action aiming to convent critical mass that will serve as leverage for policy change, and industry responsibility; And of Lead poisoning outreach to vulnerable population groups.
Related web site:: www.crepdcameroon.org
Name:: Gilbert KUEPOUO, Coordinator/Executive Director
E-mail:: kuepouo@yahoo.com

Organization: Global Village Beijing
City/Area:: Beijing
Country:: China
Title of event:: Workshop on lead-acid battery recycling
Brief description of event:: Summarize the information about the present status of lead-acid battery recycling, and draw up policy proposal.
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Organization: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development
City/Area:: Kinshasa
Country:: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Title of event:: Information meeting
Brief description of event:: The following activities will be conducted in anticipation of the meeting from 20 to 26 October 2013.- Identification of craft paint manufacturers in the city of Kinshasa;- Talk to manufacturers in the global alliance. Its general objective and specific objectives;- Inform manufacturers in the ganger related to chemical additives based on lead in paint;- Establish a network of local awareness for removing lead paint.
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Name:: Christian TEBILA KIAKU
E-mail:: chrisprod40@gmail.com

Organization: Ministère de l'Agriculture et du Développement Rural
City/Area:: Kinshasa
Country:: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Title of event:: Information sur la fabrication artisanale des peintures en R.D.Congo
Brief description of event:: LA FABRICATION DES PEINTURES, UNE ACTIVITE ARTISANALE INFORMELLE A HAUT RISQUE EN RDCL’industrie des peintures a existé depuis la colonisation. Cette industrie a subi un déclin pour aboutir à une activité artisanale informelle à haut risque. Cette activité était entre les mains des occidentaux qui en détenait la technologie et les normes de fabrication .la zaïrianisation de l’économie des années 70 a donné aux congolais la possibilité d’investir dans la peinture bien que n’ayant pas l’expertise. Le pillage des années 90 a détruit l’infrastructure industrielle des peintures ce qui a conduit au développement des installations artisanales. Actuellement, ce secteur est l’apanage de tout congolais actif dans l’économie informelle de survie compte tenu d’une forte demande enregistrée dans la construction de batiment.l’absence d’un cadre juridique et d’une main d’œuvre qualifiée expose tous ce fabricant aux intoxications chimiques. Notre adhésion à l’alliance mondiale sera une
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Name:: Norbert MAYENGO NZITA
E-mail:: mayengonorbert@yahoo.fr

Organization: Mairie de Montreuil - Mission saturnisme
City/Area:: Montreuil
Country:: France
Title of event:: Exposition prévention du saturnisme
Brief description of event:: Exhibition on lead poisoning in a social center (settlement) for the whole week, screening of the prevention movie in 14 languages, article in the local newspaper
Related web site:: http://www.montreuil.fr/sante/hygiene-sante-habitat/lutte-contre-le-saturnisme/
Name:: BUISSON Yves
E-mail:: yves.buisson@montreuil.fr

Organization: CHRU Lille Poison Control Center WHO collaborating center
City/Area:: Lille
Country:: France
Title of event:: Regional Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Brief description of event:: The following activities will be conducted during the meeting from 20 to 26 October 2013: 1) Public Information on the Poison control website, 2) mailing to approximately 1500 City halls in the North Pas-De-Calais, 3) sending by post to Pediatricians and Child Professionals: paper poster and booklet about Child Saturnisme.
Related web site:: http://gapext.chru-lille.fr/~cap/GP/module15/117956.html
Name:: Dr Monique Mathieu-Nolf, Dr Christine Cezard, Dr Isabelle Batkin
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Organization: Centre National Antipollution( CNAP)
City/Area:: Libreville
Country:: Gabon
Title of event:: International Lead poisining Awareness week Oct 20-26
Brief description of event:: We are trying to organize main awareness activities in the most affected countries, to ensure that consumers understand really the effects of lead on the children and mothers. That would not only change consumers purchase decision but can also influence policy makers to change certain rules and laws which will ensure the safety of the population.
Related web site:: http://www.unep.org/french/
Name:: ABOUANG BRIGITTE
E-mail:: abouabri@yahoo.fr

Organization: National Center for Disease Control &Public Health
City/Area:: Tbilisi
Country:: Georgia
Title of event:: "Say No to Lead Paint"
Brief description of event:: National Center for Disease Control & Public Health of Georgia is planning to participate in International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action from 20 to 26 October, 2013The following activities will be conducted: 1. Raise the awareness of government authorities and legislators, the private sector, manufacturers, consumers, workers, trade unions and health-care providers about the toxicity of lead in paints and the availability of technically superior and safer alternatives;2. Public involvement through social media.3. Conduct national conferences and meetings with key decision-makers.4. Translate campaign materials into Georgian.
Related web site:: http://www.ncdc.ge
Name:: Gabriadze Nana
E-mail:: gabriadzenana@yahoo.com

Organization: Centro de Estudios y Control de Contaminantes de la Secretaría de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente
City/Area:: Tegucigalpa
Country:: Honduras
Title of event:: Niños Libres de Plomo, para un futuro saludable.
Brief description of event:: Durante la semana del 20-26 de octubre de 2013, el Centro de Estudios y Control de Contaminantes (CESCCO) de la Secretaría de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente, con el apoyo técnico y financiero de diferentes instituciones, harán suyas las metas y objetivos de la Alianza Mundial para Eliminar el Uso del Plomo de la Pintura, por medio de conferencias magistrales (Expertos Nacionales en el tema de plomo en nuestro país) y presentación en stand del sector gubernamental, privado y academia. Los eventos tendrán lugar en la ciudad de Tegucigalpa y se enfocará a jóvenes universitarios en proceso de formación.
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Name:: Ana Gabriela Ramírez
E-mail:: dgpq.cescco@gmail.com

Organization: Toxics Link, Maulana Azad Medical College, Lata Medical Research Foundation and WHO Regional Office for South East Asia
City/Area:: New Delhi
Country:: India
Title of event:: Regional Lead Awareness Conference
Brief description of event:: The objectives of the Regional Conference are to: 1) Raise awareness of the issue of lead poisoning from paints containing lead. 2) provide an update on the statis of lead poisoning in the South-East Asia Region including the scientific evidence for health impacts. 3) Review the status of actions in WHO South-East Asia Region aimed at eliminating lead from paint. 4) Discuss and identify cooperative actions that could be taken in the WHO South-East Asia Region with appropriate milestones for 2014-2015. Participants will include interested Government Ministries, academic institutions, medical associations, analytical laboratories, industry, non-governmental organizations working for a better environment, media and consumer organizations from India and other countries in the region.
Related web site:: http://toxicslink.org/?q=content/south-east-asia-regional-conference-lead-poisoning-24th-25th-october-2013
Name:: Toxics Link (Shivani Bhakhry)
E-mail:: shivani@toxicslink.org

Organization: Toxics Link, Maulana Azad Medical College, Lata Medical Research Foundation and WHO Regional Office for South East Asia
City/Area:: New Delhi
Country:: India
Title of event:: Regional Lead Awareness Conference
Brief description of event:: The objectives of the Regional Conference are to:1) Raise awareness of the issue of lead poisoning from paints containing lead.2) provide an update on the statis of lead poisoning in the South-East Asia Region including the scientific evidence for health impacts.3) Review the status of actions in WHO South-East ASis Region aimed at eliminating lead from paint.4) Discuss and identify cooperative actions that could be taken in the WHO South-East Asia Region with appropriate milestones for 2014-2015.Participants will include interested Government Ministries, academic institutions, medical associations, analytical laboratories, industry, non-governmental organizations working for a better environment, media and consumer organizations from India and other countries in the region.
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Name:: Toxics Link (Shivani Bhakhry)
E-mail:: shivani@toxicslink.org

Organization: National Referral Centre for Lead Projects in India - NRCLPI
City/Area:: Bangalore
Country:: India
Title of event:: Lead Awareness Week - No Lead Paint
Brief description of event:: NRCLPI along with other units in different parts of the country will be conducting number of programmes keeping in view of the different cross section of the population. The primary focus is creating awareness about the dangers of Lead Poisoning and to keep away from the Lead Paint.On 5th & 6th of October 2013 we are holding a National Meet of Heads of NRCLPI of different parts of the country to finalise the programmes for the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action 20-26 Oct 2013.The other programme which we are planning is QPEC - Quality Play Environment for Children - Testing of soil with the help XRF to know whether the play area has any contamination of Lead through the painted play equipments. Bringing out pamphlets for general public. Setting of Lead Clinics for testing of children. Conducting of LEADer - Lead Educator workshop for the teachers of High Schools and Primary Schools.
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Name:: Dr Venkatesh Thuppil Prof N.Shashidhara
E-mail:: leadinf@gmail.com

Organization: The Just Environment Charitable Trust (Toxics Link)
City/Area:: New Delhi
Country:: India
Title of event:: International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action - 20-26 October 2013
Brief description of event:: The Just Environment Charitable Trust (Toxics Link) will carry out public awareness activities during the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action from 20-26 October 2013. These activities are as follows:1. A Workshop in collaboration with WHO with stakeholders2. Radio Talk Shows3. School Program4. Signature campaign
Related web site:: http://www.toxicslink.org/
Name:: Shivani Bhakhry
E-mail:: shivani@toxicslink.org

Organization: Lata Medical Research Foundation
City/Area:: Nagpur
Country:: India
Title of event:: "Lead Free World - Child friendly World"
Brief description of event:: Promoting dissemination of information, educational materials, promotional videos on ways for prevention of lead poisoning among children at schools and parent forums as well as NGOs involved in Child Health, pediatric and medical associations, sending post cards and e health cards to promote elimination of lead in paints. Awareness and Advocacy campaigns and sensitization workshops among lay public for getting their surroundings inspected and importance of testing blood lead levels in children.
Related web site:: http://www.latamedicalresearchfoundation.org
Name:: Dr. Archana Patel
E-mail:: patela@lmrfngp.org

Organization: Indira Gandhi Government Medical College
City/Area:: Nagpur
Country:: India
Title of event:: Lead the way for "lead" free world
Brief description of event:: Engage the Academic and professional Pediartic bodies, NGOs, medical and nursing students, and schools to sensitize through advocacy campaigns, press, workshops, public forums for parents and citizens, poster / painting competition in schools using lead free paint for a lead free environment in homes and schools.
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Name:: Dr.Archana Patel
E-mail:: dr_apatel@yahoo.com

Organization: Department of Biochemistry, King George's Medical University
City/Area:: Lucknow
Country:: India
Title of event:: National Symposium on Lead Awareness
Brief description of event:: An awareness programme on Lead Awareness for students and general public is being organised. Experts will be delivering talks to educate.
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Name:: Prof. A.A Mahdi
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Organization: BALIFOKUS
City/Area:: Bali
Country:: Indonesia
Title of event:: Grow Healthy Without Lead Paint (Tumbuh Sehat Tanpa Cat Bertimbal)
Brief description of event:: The event is themed as "Fun Day" at Early Childhood Education Center. This "Fun Day is aimed for early childhood educators, parents, and students. The event will be organized at early childhood facilities in Denpasar, Bali. In addition, radio talk sessions will also be held to promote the danger of lead in paint, during the International Week of Action on Prevention of Lead Poisoning.
Related web site:: http://balifokus.asia
Name:: Armyn Gita
E-mail:: armyn@balifokus.asia

Organization: Jeunes Volontaires pour l'Environnement (JVE) Côte d'Ivoire
City/Area:: Abidjan
Country:: Ivory Coast
Title of event:: Présentation des informations et des données sur les peintures décoratives vendues sur le marché ivoirien
Brief description of event:: As part of the Global Week of lead in decorative paints elimination, JVE Ivory Coast is organizing a series of activities. It will start with a press conference to present the results of the determination of lead content in decorative paints sold on the domestic market, October 21 at 16:00 GMT.October 23, 2013 at 15:00 GMT, a panel discussion will be held with all stakeholders to discuss the question of the future of lead paints sold in Côte d'Ivoire.On October 25, 2013 at 15:00 GMT, a film projection about the environmental effects of lead in paints as well as those inherent in other heavy metals will be held. The film projection will be followed by a consumer education on paints choice.
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Name:: Dominique Bally
E-mail:: ballynicus@hotmail.com

Organization: The Caribbean Poison Information Network
City/Area:: Kingston
Country:: Jamaica
Title of event:: A safer environment for a healthier you
Brief description of event:: The Poison Centre will be conducting public education programmes on lead poisoning this will be through the following media: print, social, seminar and workshop, and a display booth area on the University campus. The target audiences are parents, health professionals and caregivers from institutions such as daycare and preschools.
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Name:: Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh
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Organization: Greenwomen, Analytical Environmental Agency
City/Area:: Almaty
Country:: Kazakhstan
Title of event:: Lobbying and information campaign
Brief description of event:: Campaign to raise awareness includes preparing a press release and information for distribution through the Greenwomen’s listserv to local and national mass media, NGOs and government agencies. The information will be distributed a few times per week; the Greenwomen’s web-site and the Greenwomen’s Facebook Toxic Free Future page also will be updated.Lobbying campaign includes preparation of a statement to the government of Kazakhstan urging it to stop the manufacture and sale of lead paint, and to minimize the risk of exposure public to such paint. Greenwomen also will prepare the recommendations aimed at improving the legislation related to chemical safety.
Related web site:: http://www.greenwomen.kz
Name:: Lydia Astanina
E-mail:: lidia.astanina@gmail.com

Organization: Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute
City/Area:: Nairobi
Country:: Kenya
Title of event:: Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action - 20-26 October 2013
Brief description of event:: The event will be designed as a public information forum to disseminate my research findings from lead using manufacturing processes in diverse plants in Kenya with particular emphasis on paint and battery recycling plants in the informal sector. I will target the general public and the key policy makers. The mode of dissemination will be use of posters, power point presentation and interactive participation. The subject will cover: • Sources of lead • Effects of lead poisoning in children and mothers • Eliminating of lead from the environment • Recommendations
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Name:: Dr. Faridah Hussein Were
E-mail:: faridares@yahoo.com

Organization: Independent Ecological Expertise
City/Area:: Bishkek
Country:: Kyrgyzstan
Title of event:: Information campaign
Brief description of event:: During the week October 20-26, 2013 our organization will conduct the information campaign for the public. We will prepare and disseminate to the news a summary of results of the study (the global report) in 9 countries “Lead in household paints”, supported by IPEN (October 2012-March 2013). In the different media (newspapers, websites) to be published information about results of study in Kyrgyzstan and the harmful effects of lead paint. There will also be distributed our booklet (in Russian and Kyrgyz) among decision makers, educational institutions and retail outlets who sell paint.
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Organization: Center for Public Health and Environmental Development (CEPHED)
City/Area:: Kathmandu,
Country:: Nepal
Title of event:: Various outreach activities
Brief description of event:: (1) Releasing of Study of Lead in Paint in Nepal 2013 . (2) Radio Talk Program and Media campaign on Lead in Paints and its impact. (3). School Awarenss Programs (4). Discussion on Lead Paint Elimination with SMEs Paint Manufacturers.CEPHED along with the concerned stakeholders and government agencies will be organising a series of programs. As there is National Festivals in October and November 2013 just before and after planned Lead Poison prevention week, we have planned these activities from 1st of October itself. People use to paint their houses for this festival in Nepal.Based on our study and ongoing campaign on LEAD PAINT ELIMINATION, we are going to release our 3rd batch of study reports on Lead in Paint, organising a radio talk program and media campaign, school program and meeting with SMEs of paint manufacturing companies.
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Name:: Ram Charitra Sah, Executive Director, CEPHED, Nayabasti, Imadol-5,Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal
E-mail:: ramcharitra@gmail.com

Organization: LEADERS Nepal
City/Area:: Kathmandu
Country:: Nepal
Title of event:: Advocacy Program on Lead in air, dust, soil, paint and blood
Brief description of event:: LEADERS Nepal is working in this area with the support of QSP Trust fund and air, dust, paint samples have been collected and blood sampling is going on. Report of these research will be published and organize other advocacy programs with other I/NOGs to the general people.
Related web site:: http:/www.leadersnepal.org.np
Name:: Dhiraj Pokhrel
E-mail:: leaders@wlink.com.np

Organization: Ministry of Science Technology and Environment, Ministry of Health and Population, World health Organization
City/Area:: Kathmandu
Country:: Nepal
Title of event:: Commemoration of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action in Nepal
Brief description of event:: The following activities are planned under a task force formed to commemorate the week, chaired by Ministry of Science, Technology and environment and secretariated by WHO, Country Office for Nepal: 1) Press briefing for public awareness, 20 October,MoSTE, MoHP, WHO, 2) Interaction with labour unions and trade unions to create awareness among occupational painters, 21 October, LEADERS, 3) High level meeting on prevention of lead toxicity, 23 October, MoSTE, MoHP and WHO, 4) Interviews in FM radios, Dr Shyam Lohani, NDPIC, September and October, 5) Dissemination of lead awareness materials, 20-26 October, CEPHED (supported by WHO), 6) Dust sampling in residential areas for assessment of lead concentration 22-26 October LEADERS, 7)Press release 26 October MoSTE
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Organization: Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria)
City/Area:: Lagos
Country:: Nigeria
Title of event:: Strategic Advocacy and Awareness Raising: BEWARE! Poisonous lead around.
Brief description of event:: Following the success achieved from the global lead in paint study, an advocacy seminar/meeting will be held with Paint Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMAN)to urge for collaborative action to eliminate lead in Nigerian paints (for alternatives) known now to be among the highest in the world. This will be followed by an NGO sensitisation workshop highlighting the experiences of the Zamfara lead poisoning incident and NGO collective action. The week will round up with a meet-media-event in form of a press conference highlighting childhood lead poisoning and releasing a petition to the Federal government on absence of a comprehensive legislation on lead control despite the Zamfara lessons.
Related web site:: http://www.sradev.org
Name:: Leslie Adogame
E-mail:: sradevnigeria@yahoo.com

Organization: Young Volunteers for the Environment, Nigeria
City/Area:: Lagos
Country:: Nigeria
Title of event:: Building a Toxic Free Community - Enough Of Lead Poisoning!
Brief description of event:: Lead Poisoning has become a silent threat to the lives of many people in Nigeria. As a result of rapid industrial development, millions of people are drinking polluted water, eating polluted food and using everyday objects that contain hazardous chemicals. In Nigeria today, recent investigation shows that there are increasing numbers of death associated with hazardous chemicals and persistent organic pollutants. Many deaths have recorded due to chemical pollution in water and food. The most vulnerable groups are children and young people.The event would serve as an avenue to create community awareness on lead poisoning.
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Name:: Prince.Olawuyi Oluwaseyi
E-mail:: yvenigeria@gmail.com

Organization: Young Volunteers for the Environment, Nigeria
City/Area:: Ibadan
Country:: Nigeria
Title of event:: Building a Toxic Free Community - Enough Of Lead Poisoning!
Brief description of event:: Lead Poisoning has become a silent threat to the lives of many people in Nigeria. As a result of rapid industrial development, millions of people are drinking polluted water, eating polluted food and using everyday objects that contain hazardous chemicals. In Nigeria today, recent investigation shows that there are increasing numbers of death associated with hazardous chemicals and persistent organic pollutants. Many deaths have recorded due to chemical pollution in water and food. The most vulnerable groups are children and young people.The event would serve as an avenue to create community awareness on lead poisoning.
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Name:: Prince.Olawuyi Oluwaseyi
E-mail:: yvenigeria@gmail.com

Organization: DISCOVERY FOUNDATION
City/Area:: Ebonyi State
Country:: Nigeria
Title of event:: Capacity building workshop
Brief description of event:: Day 1 (21/10/2013),Creating awareness with printed flyers, posters articles of the event and social media in the state with the children and the public lead by the children's parliament as ambessadors will take place, and unvelling the workshop topic with a key note address from the state representative of World Health Organization and their participating patrners to the invited guest from different region of the state.Day 2(22/10/2013)Series of sections with their topics and grand resolution from children will be conducted.Day 3(23/10/2013)Harmonization of the event resolution in news articles and press release from children and the invitees then closure.
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Name:: Ogharu Felix Uchenna
E-mail:: uchennafelix@gmail.com

Organization: Our Own Public Health Institute (OOPHI)
City/Area:: Karachi
Country:: Pakistan
Title of event:: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action
Brief description of event:: Events may include public information campaigns, technical webinars and learning sessions, conferences and meetings to engage key decision-makers, and much more.
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Name:: Dr Farhan Abdul Rauf
E-mail:: farauf.oophi@gmail.com

Organization: Ministerio de Salud - Division General Salud Ambiental
City/Area:: Lima
Country:: Peru
Title of event:: “Pinturas Sin Plomo…Niños Saludables”
Brief description of event:: I Taller Nacional de Coordinación de acciones para la eliminación de plomo en pintura”.Participan: MINSA – Empresas productoras de pinturaDía: 22 de Octubre 2013 - Hora: 10:00 a.mAuditórium central de DIGESA“I Reunión de Sensibilización con especialistas, docentes, auxiliares de Educación y Padres de Familia” Organiza: DIGESA – UGEL N° 06Día: 23 de Octubre 2013 - Hora: 10:00 a.mAuditórium del Centro Cultural de la Municipalidad de Ate.Fórum: PERÚ, País Responsable: Trabajando para la Eliminación de Plomo en Pinturas.“Pinturas Sin Plomo…Niños Saludables”Día: 25 de Octubre 2013 - Hora: 09:30 a.m Congreso de la República Auditórium “Raúl Porras Barrenechea
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Name:: Quichiz, Elmer
E-mail:: equichiz@digesa.minsa.gob.pe

Organization: EcoWaste Coalition
City/Area:: Kamuning Elementary School, Sct. Torillo St., Bgy. Sacred Heart, Quezon City
Country:: Philippines
Title of event:: Public School Assembly/Media Event
Brief description of event:: The EcoWaste Coalition, together with key government and civil society stakeholders, and in partnership with Kamuning Elementary School will hold a public assembly with a theme “Lead Free Kids for a Healthy Future” to jump-start the celebration of the 1st International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action. This event will be covered by various TV, radio, print and alternative media.
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Organization: EcoWaste Coalition
City/Area:: Quezon City
Country:: Philippines
Title of event:: Press Conference
Brief description of event:: The EcoWaste Coalition will hold a Press Conference to publicize the results of the 2013 Paint Sampling and Analysis and release a report on this study that will present new data on the lead content of household enamel paints that are offered for sale in the Philippine market. This is the third time that the EcoWaste Coalition had paints analyzed in the country for lead. Previous studies were conducted in 2008 and 2010. The studies were conducted to determine the extent of lead paints in local commerce, and generate evidence to support policy initiatives to eliminate lead paint
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Organization: Philippine Society of Clinical and Occupational Toxicology
City/Area:: Legazpi City
Country:: Philippines
Title of event:: Learning from the past, living the present, caring for the future: Towards a Toxic Free World
Brief description of event:: This is the 14th annual convention of the Philippine Society of Clinical and Occupational Toxicology. The topics include toxic wastes including metals like lead and mercury, hospital wastes, toxic gases and their impacts on health. Local environmental health issues in marine poisonings, mining disasters and policies regarding health care wastes will also be discussed. The two day convention will be preceded by a pre convention on general poisoning topics like household poisons, pesticides, substance abuse and toxic consumer products
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Organization: NGO "Terra-1530"
City/Area:: Vorniceni village, Straseni district
Country:: Republic of Moldova
Title of event:: Together
Brief description of event:: Anti- Lead Paint Caravan: Vorniceni-Lozova-Micleuseni, Dolna, Galesti-Zubresti-Recea-Ghelauza.
Related web site:: http://terra1530.md
Name:: Petru Botnaru
E-mail:: terra1530@gmail.com

Organization: National Center of Public Health, Chemical Safety and Toxicology Center, Ministry of Health.
City/Area:: Chisinau
Country:: Republic of Moldova
Title of event:: “Child's drawing without the risk of lead exposure”
Brief description of event:: The following activities will be conducted: 1. Capacity building of government and non-government authorities, private sector, industry regarding the drafting, adopting, implementing and control of legislative and regulatory framework in the field of Lead in paint. 2. Raising awareness of the general public about the risk of lead paint exposure.3. Conducting national workshops and meetings with participation of pediatrics, public health specialists, kindergarten stuff, school teachers, manufacturers and importers, consumers.4. Translate campaign materials into Romanian.
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Name:: Dr. Elena Jardan
E-mail:: ejardan@cnsp.md

Organization: National Center of Public Health, Chemical Safety and Toxicology Center, Ministry of Health.
City/Area:: Chisinau
Country:: Republic of Moldova
Title of event:: Lead in Paint campaign
Brief description of event:: International lead poisoning prevention week of action 20-26 October 2013. Even though there is wide recognition of this problem and many countries have taken action, exposure to lead, particularly in childhood, remains of key concern to health care providers and public health officials worldwide.Paints containing high levels of lead are still widely available and used in many countries for decorative purposes, although good substitutes without lead are available. This is an opportunity to mobilize political and social commitment for further progress. During the campaign week, the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint aims to:Raise awareness about lead poisoning;Highlight countries and partners' efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning; andUrge further action to eliminate lead paint.
Related web site:: http://http://www.who.int/ipcs/pb_campaign/en
Name:: Dr. Elena Jardan
E-mail:: ejardan@cnsp.md

Organization: ENVIRONMENTAL AMBASSADORS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
City/Area:: Beograd
Country:: Republic of Serbia
Title of event:: "Color pencils with and without lead: what is difference"
Brief description of event:: We plan to have "open hour" with Eco-Schools in Serbia on subject "Color pencils with and without lead: what is difference". Knowledgeable lecturers will be assured through IPA EU ENV.net project, and central venue will be granted from one of the schools. Media coverage will be through partnership with Press Center (granted).
Related web site:: http://ambassadors-env.com/en/
Name:: Filip Jovanovic
E-mail:: office@ambassadors-env.com

Organization: Institute of Public Health of Serbia "Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut"
City/Area:: Belgrade
Country:: Republic of Serbia
Title of event:: Lead poisoning prevention week - awareness raising campaign
Brief description of event:: In view of need to raise awareness among health professionals and other relevant stakeholders regarding lead poisoning issue, focus of the campaign will be on public health effects of environmental exposure to lead. Activities will include workshop organized by the Institute of Public Health of Serbia and moreover information for general population through media. Activities will be coordinated by the Institute of Public Health of Serbia.
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Organization: National Department Of Labour
City/Area:: Pretoria
Country:: South Africa
Title of event:: Raising Awareness of Lead Toxicity
Brief description of event:: Lead education and awareness for the fishing community by Department of Health and Dept. of Fisheries on 10 October in Saldana Bay WC, participation by Dept. of Environmental Affairs, Labour, Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, National Research CouncilTraining seminar hosted by Dept. of Labour on 23 October in Gauteng for paint industries, governmental departments (Dept. of Environmental Affairs, Labour, Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries) and other stakeholders (NRC, NIOH, Groundwork, SAPMA, trade Unions). Distribution of information on lead poisoning prevention through posters and information fact sheets. Press releases will be made available during the week 20 -25 October to the media.
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Name:: E Lourens / A Mathee
E-mail:: amathee@mrc.az.za

Organization: Centre for Environmental Justice/ Friends of the Earth Sri Lanka
City/Area:: Colombo
Country:: Sri Lanka
Title of event:: Public awareness campaign on lead free paint/material and child health
Brief description of event:: CEJ will hold several activities together with the relevant government authorities to educate public on the importance of using lead free paint, and other lead free material for saving children life.
Related web site:: http://www.ejustice.lk
Name:: Hemantha Withanage and Chalani Rubasinghe
E-mail:: hemantha@ejustice.lk

Organization: UNAMID
City/Area:: EL Fasher
Country:: Sudan
Title of event:: International lead poisoning prevention week of action 20-26 October 2013
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Name:: Aziza yahia basher idris Hassan
E-mail:: bashera@un.org

Organization: Ministry of Health
City/Area:: Paramaribo
Country:: Suriname
Title of event:: To Raise awareness among government, private sector, general public and other institutions about lead poisoning prevention.
Brief description of event:: To conduct a meeting with health professionals about lead intoxication prevention and management; 2 to translate available campaign material into Dutch and Sranan Tongo; To disseminate lead poisoning prevention material among key stakeholders and public in general.
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Name:: Dr. J. de Kom
E-mail:: jdekom@gmail.com

Organization: World Health Organization
City/Area:: Geneva
Country:: Switzerland
Title of event:: Global awareness campaign on prevention of lead poisoning
Brief description of event:: WHO will undertake a global public awareness campaign on lead poisoning prevention. Information will be disseminated via the web and other media.
Related web site:: http://www.who.int/ipcs/lead_campaign/en/index.html
Name:: Carolyn Vickers
E-mail:: noleadinpaint@who.int

Organization: Ecological Alert and Recovery - Thailand (EARTH) and partners
City/Area:: Bangkok
Country:: Thailand
Title of event:: Thailand Lead Poisoning Prevention Day
Brief description of event:: A day of action to raise awareness among parents and consumers about the danger of lead to children’s health, jointly organized by Thai NGOs, health professionals and government agencies. Events include free IQ testing and blood lead testing for children, free XRF screening of lead in consumer products, as well as seminars and exhibitions to showcase the latest research findings on leaded paint sold in the Thai market, past experiences by the government in removing lead from other consumer products, and the prevalent danger of lead in many occupational environments.
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Organization: Association de l'Education Environnementale pour les Futures Générations
City/Area:: Tunis
Country:: Tunisia
Title of event:: L'élimation du plomb de la peinture
Brief description of event:: Sensibilisation des collègiens et étudiants sue les effets nocifs du plomb sur la santé et les impacts sur l'environnement.
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Organization: Uganda Network on Toxic Free Malaria Control (UNETMAC)
City/Area:: Kampala
Country:: Uganda
Title of event:: Media advocacy on the elimination of lead paint in Uganda
Brief description of event:: We will conduct a media advocacy on the elimination of lead paint in Uganda. This will include conducting two radio talk shows, one TV talk show and one article in one of the national news papers. If resources allow, we will also conduct a press conference that will include both the print and electronic media.
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Organization: US EPA, Region 4
City/Area:: Bordeaux Library, 4000 Clarksville Highway, Nashville, TN 37218
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Renovation, Repair and Painting Seminar for the general public and the regulated community.
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Name:: Elizabeth Wilde
E-mail:: wilde.liz@epa.gov

Organization: US EPA, Region 4
City/Area:: 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave, Nashville, TN 37243
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Poisoning Prevention and Awareness Day
Brief description of event:: EPA Region 4 will host a LPPD
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Name:: Elizabeth Wilde
E-mail:: wilde.liz@epa.gov

Organization: US EPA, Region 4
City/Area:: 61 Forsyth St. Atlanta, GA 30303
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Outreach and awareness in schools
Brief description of event:: Lead and Children’s Environmental Awareness Initiatives in Daycares and Elementary school
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Name:: Elizabeth Wilde
E-mail:: wilde.liz@epa.gov

Organization: Pan American Health Organization
City/Area:: 525 23rd Street, NW, Washington, DC
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Webinar sobre la prevencióndel envenamiento por plomo - experiencias en America Latina y Caribe
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Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
City/Area:: Atlanta, GA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Brief description of event:: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW)CDC and HHS share the goal of eliminating childhood lead poisoning in the United States. NLPPW occurs every year during the last full week in October (Senate. Resolution 199). During NLPPW, CDC aims to • Raise awareness about lead poisoning;• Stress the importance of screening the highest risk children younger than 6 years of age (preferably by ages 1 and 2) if they have not been tested yet;• Highlight partners' efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning; and• Urge people to take steps to reduce lead exposure.During NLPPW, many states and communities offer free blood-lead testing and conduct various education and awareness events. For more information about NLPPW activities in your area, please contact your state or local health department.
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Name:: Mary Jean Brown
E-mail:: mjb5@cdc.gov

Organization: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
City/Area:: 1201 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D. C.
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Brief description of event:: Each year, EPA observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week to focus on the importance of educating parents and children about the dangerous health effects of lead exposure, especially lead paint hazards in housing.
Related web site:: http://www2.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week
Name:: OCSPP, OPPT, NPCD
E-mail:: wadlington.christina@epa.gov

Organization: US EPA, Region 1
City/Area:: 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Promotion
Brief description of event:: Region 1 will increase efforts promoting RRP in Building Code officials' offices and in Point-of-Sale counter-tops(e.g. hardware stores). Region 1 will focus on the theme, "Keep Her Lead Safe".
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Organization: California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
City/Area:: Sacramento, CA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: CLPP will be sending daily tweets, with lead prevention messages to our target audiences, sending out lead facts via text and distribute educational materials to local jurisdictions around the state, for them to disseminate for CLPP Week.
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Organization: Orange County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Orange County, Santa Ana,CA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: The Orange County CLPP will be sending letters to health care providers participating in the Child Health and Disability prevention Program, neighborhood canvassing, and providing lead poisoning prevention tips via Facebook and Twitter.
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Organization: LA Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: LA County, CA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: Los Angeles (LA) County is planning a media release, printing an article in LA County Public Health monthly newsletter, supporting Bi-National Health Month by attending 6 health fairs and giving 7 presentations, and continuing a school outreach campaign to approximately 1,000 elementary schools in high risk areas, and pregnant teen/teen parent schools.
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Organization: Santa Cruz County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Santa Cruz Counta, CA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: Santa Cruz County intends to distribute US EPA pamphlets to local hardware stores, ask to post flyers in the store aisles with information on lead poisoning and prevention, and have a table at stores to answer questions that customers might have.
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Organization: Kern County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Kern County, CA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: Kern County will be dispensing information on the CLPP Program and lead poisoning prevention at five sites, namely clinics in the outlying areas of Lamont, Taft, and Delano. They will also do the same at the main Department of Health Services office, and at a clinic in an area of Bakersfield which has children who are cases of lead poisoning.
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Organization: Alameda County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Alameda County, Ca
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: Alameda County is planning a public event around a movie that deals with use of lead-based glazes on pottery.
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Organization: Fresno County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Fresno County, Ca
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: Fresno County is planning on doing radio media in both Spanish and Hmong. The will also have a booth at City Hall in conjunction with the City of Fresno to promote lead prevention. Billboards will be put up in collaboration with the City of Fresno from October - December of this year.
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Organization: San Francisco County and City Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: San Francisco, CA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Health Fair Participation
Brief description of event:: SFCLPP is planning to do outreach at the Southeast Community Health Fair, mail out their latest issue of The Word On Lead Prevention newsletter to community partners, and do outreach for a movie on lead poisoning.
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Organization: Denver Environmental Health Department
City/Area:: Denver, CO
Country:: United States of America
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Brief description of event:: Will place a short RRP-focused PSA on TV channel 7 (ABC affiliate). The spots will run from September 3 through November. They are airing in prime time and feature some of the station's on-air personalities and even one with Dr. Oz. The Office of Enforcement, Compliance and Environmental Justice facilitated the development of this project.
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Organization: Louisiana Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Baton Rouge, LA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach Mailing
Brief description of event:: 500 Statewide Packet Mail-Outs on the RRP and lead poison prevention to child care centers, Head Starts, WIC clinics, contractors, churches and clinicians, Statewide Press Releases and DHH Bulletin Board Announcement to all state employees
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Organization: Louisiana Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: New Orleans, LA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach Displays
Brief description of event:: RRP and Lead Poison Prevention Material Displays distributed to City of New Orleans Code Enforcement Office, Safety and Permit Office and Home Builder’s Association of Greater New Orleans
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Organization: Louisiana Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Tulane University
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Training
Brief description of event:: Lead Poisoning Prevention Training for medical residents and clinical staff
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Organization: Louisiana Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: 4747 West Napoleon Metairie, LA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Meeting
Brief description of event:: LA Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program-State Advisory Board Meeting
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Organization: Louisiana Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Walk for Children's Health
Brief description of event:: Lead Prevention Week/ Children’s Health Month-Walk for Children’s Health/ A Walktober Event A 1 mile walk (2 times around the LA superdome) Taking of Health Pledge
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Organization: Louisiana Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Benson Tower, New Orleans, LA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Children's Health Fair
Brief description of event:: Blood Pressure Screenings, and Line Dancing Exercising
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Organization: Louisiana Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, LA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Health and Safety Fair
Brief description of event:: Lead Poisoning Prevention Outreach Activity at the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers-Annual Health and Safety Fair
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Organization: Louisiana Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City/Area:: Lakeside Mall, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie, LA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: Initiative to reach and educate parents of children on RRP, lead poisoning prevention, screening, where lead can be found in the home, how to protect children from lead and what to do if children are exposed.
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Organization: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Service
City/Area:: Concord, NH
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: NH DHHS is showing in several communities MISLEAD, and as well as giving CEU’s to those needing Professional Development Courses Credits as well as a Lead Week Kick- Off in Concord, NH on the Governor’s Lawn.
Related web site:: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/bchs/clpp/
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Organization: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Service
City/Area:: Manchester, NH
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: NH DHHS is showing in several communities MISLEAD, and as well as giving CEU’s to those needing Professional Development Courses Credits as well as a Lead Week Kick- Off in Concord, NH on the Governor’s Lawn.
Related web site:: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/bchs/clpp/
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Organization: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Service
City/Area:: Littleton, NH
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: NH DHHS is showing in several communities MISLEAD, and as well as giving CEU’s to those needing Professional Development Courses Credits as well as a Lead Week Kick- Off in Concord, NH on the Governor’s Lawn.
Related web site:: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/bchs/clpp/
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Organization: Micmac Indians
City/Area:: Presque Isle
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: Lead Poisoning lessons to children using Robbie the Racoon, "How Mother taught the Children about Pb Poisoning" and an animated clip
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Organization: Micmac Indians
City/Area:: Houlton, ME
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: Lead Poisoning lessons to children using Robbie the Racoon, "How Mother taught the Children about Pb Poisoning" and an animated clip
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Organization: Micmac Indians
City/Area:: Old Town, ME
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: Lead Poisoning lessons to children using Robbie the Racoon, "How Mother taught the Children about Pb Poisoning" and an animated clip
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Organization: USEPA, Region 1
City/Area:: 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Outreach
Brief description of event:: Region 1 will have an table in the library that will have educational materials, posters, hand totes and test kits (if available) for distribution.
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Organization: Department of Public Health
City/Area:: Hartford, CT
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Week Activities
Brief description of event:: For details visit CTDPH website.
Related web site:: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3140&Q=511970&PM=1
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Organization: IL Lead Program
City/Area:: Peoira, IL
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Education and Outreach Activities
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Related web site:: http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hblead.htm
Name:: Elenor Davis
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Organization: Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of the Republic of Srpska
City/Area:: Banja Luka
Country:: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Title of event:: International lead poisoning prevention week
Brief description of event:: The objective of the campaign is to raise awareness on risks related to lead, particularly for children. Information will be disseminated via the official web site of Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of the Republic of Srpska and public media, mainly daily newspaper, with translated campaign materials available online.
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Organization: U. S. EPA Region 4 with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
City/Area:: Nashville, TN
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Lead Poisoning Awareness Event
Brief description of event:: In observance of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will host an educational outreach event for area families, designed to raise awareness of the dangers of lead-based paint exposure and childhood lead poisoning on Tuesday, Oct. 22 beginning at 10 a.m. at the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower Plaza.
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Name:: Shannon Ashford
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Organization: Father Muller Medical College
City/Area:: Mangalore
Country:: India
Title of event:: Leading the way against "LEAD"
Brief description of event:: This event will 1) conduct a lead estimation among "Hulivesha dancers"(body painting)- traditional dance in Coastal Karnataka 2) create awareness among pregnant and lactating mothers in Anganwadi centres of field practice area of Dept Of Community Medicine.
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Organization: British Coatings Federation
City/Area:: Surry
Country:: United Kingdom
Title of event:: BCF supports International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action
Brief description of event:: For people removing paint from surfaces painted pre 1960s, where old lead paints may be encountered, the Federation has created a guide which is available from the Paint and Wallcoverings Advice section of the British Coatings Federation website http://www.coatings.org.uk/advice.aspx
Related web site:: http://www.coatings.org.uk/article/bcf-supports-international-lead-poisoning-prevention-week-of-act-100.aspx
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Organization: U. S. EPA, Region 10
City/Area:: Boise, ID
Country:: United States of America
Title of event:: Home Show
Brief description of event:: Region 10 will have a booth to do outreach, raise awareness, and provide materials regarding Lead Poisoning Prevention and RRP at the Boise Fall Home Show, Boise, Idaho, during October 25-27, 2013. Expected audience are consumers and the regulated community (various contractors that do renovation, repair and painting work).
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Organization: Jordan Environment Society
City/Area:: Shafa Badran, Amman
Country:: Jordan
Title of event:: عالم خالي من الرصاص من أجل مستقبل صحي للأطفال
Brief description of event:: A cooperative initiative jointly led by WHO and UNEP to achieve international goals to prevent children’s exposure to lead from paints containing lead
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Organization: Ministry of Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
City/Area:: Montevideo
Country:: Uruguay
Title of event:: International lead poisoning prevention week of action. Development of inter-sectoral actions
Brief description of event:: The health ministry Uruguay, participate in the webinar organized by PAHO, October 23, 14 to 15:30 am for all the country broadcasting into your system with video-conferencing. The National Commission for monitoring and prevention of adverse effects on human health, has called various sectoral organizations: University of the Republic, workers, NGOs - RAPAL - IPEN, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Industry, Municipal Government, with the to exchange the current state of our actions. After the exchange, the Directorate General of Health give press conference on the current state of Lead pollution and future actions to follow.
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Organization: Red de Desarrollo Sostenible Colnodo
City/Area:: Bogotá
Country:: Colombia
Title of event:: El plomo y la salud
Brief description of event:: difusion en la pagina de internet de la rds y http://observatorioruralbogota.gov.co/ sobre los problemas que cuasa el plomo en la salud.
Related web site:: http://observatorioruralbogota.gov.co/
Name:: Plácido Silva Duarte
E-mail:: placido@colnodo.apc.org