SALMADU S GBANYAWAI Candidature for National officer on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Including HIV&AIDS
2021-2022
Candidature Outline
Motivation letter Plan of action
Curriculum vitae
MOTIVATION LETTER Dear SELMSA Family Dearest SCORAngels, I am grateful to have the opportunity to present to you my candidature for the position of National Officer on Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) including HIV/AIDS for the term 2021-2022 . I have been actively involved in the activities of the association and worked with two different Standing Committees; but the one that gives me a voice and a reason to fight back is SCORA. When I first joined SCORA; two years ago, as a general member, all I cared about was helping the community and fellow SCORAngels in what I have always felt very passionate about, which is education, empowerment, and advocacy for what is fair and right on SRHR issues. But having said that, I come from a much simpler background and have a clear and simple roadmap, I believe I can make a true change in SCORA by upholding the values upon which the standing committee exist and implement our activities based on our global mandate in a local context. We can work together to achieve this milestone and it will not be limited to our activities, but also our mentality when it comes to SRHR issues. I want to draw new horizons which will inspire people to think beyond our community taboos and norms. With your support we can make SLEMSA-SCORA the face of SRHR issues nationally and globally. My name is Salmadu Satta Gbanyawai, a fifth-year medical student, and the current General Assistant for SCORA. I am a tireless dreamer and a full-time advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR). I’m passionate about working in SLEMSASCORA, searching for more tolerant souls and it will be a great opportunity to share with you my ideas that can make SCORA the most outstanding standing committee for the upcoming term. I want to be your NORA so that we can join hands and fight for multiple causes; but always together. If we fight alone, we can probably get to our destination faster, but together we will reach further. This is a challenge I’m accepting by presenting to you, my candidature. I know I can count on all of SLEMSians to get that step higher. I am ready to serve our beloved association. Thank you for taking your time to read my candidature.
Sincerely Yours Salmadu Satta Gbanyawai
PLAN OF ACTION
MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT
ANNUAL WORK PLAN
OPPORTUNITIES
CAPACITY BUILDING
SCORA VISIBILITY
TEAM WORK
COMMUNITY AND CONTRIBUTIONS SCHOOL SENSITIZATION & AND ACTIVE COMMUNICATION ADVOCACY.
PLAN OF ACTION Timeline: From the beginning to the end of the executive term.
OPPORTUNITIES I am going to ensure that all opportunities, call for delegations, and all relevant information from IFMSA and partners are brought to our doorstep. Therefore, at the beginning of the term, I will encourage Angles to subscribe to the SCORA server. Information is always shared on this platform. Meanwhile, information will also be shared through various local platform of communication.
SCORA VISIBILITY To ensure effectiveness in our work the following are going to be done: Creation of annual campaign calendar Use of online platforms for e-publication of SCORA activities, campaigns and projects. Applying an effective marketing strategy for social media. ·Join an IFMSA program by enrolling our activities under the program. Participation in TV or Radio programs on various international date campaigns.
PLAN OF ACTION MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT Members of our standing committee are valuable assets and the need to include them in decision making can’t be over emphasized, not because it is a way for us to organize ourselves better, but it is a means that include everyone’s opinion in the process. For this upcoming term I want members to have a voice in our various activities and projects and with this everyone can contribute in a democratic way and as SCORAngles we can have a successful term altogether.
ANNUAL WORKING PLAN The Annual Work Plan will be our guiding tool throughout the term, embedded with goals that we can identify and work towards, so that we can strive to achieve them as a standing committee. Long and short-term goals will be included and shared with angels at the start of the term and a call for input and suggestions will be made. Ensuring engagement of members is a must! Events and International dates that are SCORA related will be included.
CONTRIBUTIONS & COMMUNICATION Angels will need to take active roles in our various activities and projects. This can be achieved by the following: Monthly Meetings will be held online or in person to discuss upcoming plans, Annual Work Plan follow up, Assessment of needs, Mental Health checks, etc. Sharing monthly meetings to ensure transparency and engagement of members. Angel of the month will be introduced as a means of motivation, reinforcement and commitment.
PLAN OF ACTION TEAM WORK Team work will be driving force of my work in the upcoming term. Below are key areas I am going to work on: Regular consultation with previous Executive Board members and National Officers. Establishment of a comprehensive database for all past National Officers, Assistants, and Team of Officials. To make alliance with partners that share the same vision and that can be beneficial for our development and empowerment. Collaborations with other standing committees. SRHR is a topic that can be worked on from different perspectives. It will be imperative to establish joint activities with different standing committees.
CAPACITY BUILDING Creating new capacity building space is something I am passionate about and I consider it very key and the backbone for the continued development of our standing committee. I am going to ensure the following is done: Bring and establish SCORA Training week for angels. Organising debating and quiz sessions that will improve and expand the knowledge of Angles on the different focus areas of our standing committee. Creation of guidelines or manuals that explore the five focus areas for the workshop
PLAN OF ACTION COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SENSITIZATION AND ACTIVE ADVOCACY
Advocacy and community engagement are paramount in achieving the objectives of our standing committee. Below is a summary on the activities we are going to embark on: Targeting people at risks like women, youths, people with disabilities, adolescents through school-to-school and community engagements. Adapting our projects to the needs and conception of women and adolescents by doing regular focus group discussions at communities and schools. SRHR Clubs in 5 different schools. Aim for the empowerment of young boys and girls via education by the formation of groups within 10 schools which aims to equip children and young people with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that will empower them to: realize their health, well-being, and dignity; develop respectful social and sexual relationships. The project aims to provide information about the sexual reproductive health rights of adolescents so that they are aware of the changes they go through and how they should protect themselves against sexual abuse, teenage pregnancy, unsafe abortion, STIs, and HIV/AIDS. Menstrual Health Outreach to 50 schools to talk to them about menstruation and menstrual hygiene. Promote the use of sustainable and reusable pads for girls and women. This program will encourage sustainable menstruated hygiene management Have Reproductive health workshops in less privileged communities for women.
Salmadu Satta Gbanyawai +232 78 609888 1E Old Railway Line Tengbeh Town
gbanyawaisalmadu@gmail.com _shes_in_scrubs _shes_in_scrubs
KEY SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE IN SLEMSA GENERAL ASSISTANT 2020 - 2021
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Director of Marketing - MEDFEST 2018 - 2019
task
OC Chairman - Dinner 2019 - 2020
Well developed organizational
SWG for MEDFEST 2019 - 2020
skill
SWG for Dinner 2020 - 2021
Attention to details Professional discretion Robust and resilient by nature Great verbal and written communication skills. Experienced user of Microsoft Suites and Canva
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EVENTS/MEETINGS: Events:
Panelist - SCORA GBV Conversation Circle 2021 Meetings: August General Assembly, Panama 2021
National General Assembly:
PERSONAL SKILLS Leadership Teamwork Dedication Forward thinking Hardworking Focused
SLEMSA NGA 2018-2021
EDUCATIONAL TRAINING
Tertiary Education College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences August 2018 - present
SecondaryEducation Limount College, September 2012 - May 2016 The Lebanese International School, September 2016 - May 2017
If we fight alone, we can probably get to our destination faster, but together we will reach further.