PROJECT MILESTONE: RISE (Rebuilding Immunization Support and Engagement for Integrated Child Survival in Kano State) Project

Immunisation goes beyond making vaccines available; it requires building community trust, addressing misinformation and ensuring caregivers understand the importance of vaccinating their children. Through the RISE (Rebuilding Immunization Support and Engagement for Integrated Child Survival in Kano State) Project, Sydani Group is working to strengthen community-level immunisation advocacy and engagement in Kano State, with a particular focus on identifying and reaching zero-dose and under-immunised children.

From 21–23 October 2026, we supported a state-level Training of Trainers (ToT), followed by step-down training from 26–28 October across six clusters covering 12 priority LGAs. The sessions equipped participants with practical skills in social and behaviour change communication (SBCC), community mobilisation, influencer engagement, rumour management, referral and community reporting. Through role-plays, drama, demonstrations and Hausa-language exercises, we made learning interactive and demonstrated how technical health messages can be translated into relatable community conversations and actions.

Our approach is deliberate: we do not plan FOR the state; we CO-PLAN WITH the state. By working alongside state stakeholders, health educators, community structures, and traditional and religious leaders, we build local capacity, strengthen ownership, and support a more responsive community immunisation system. Ultimately, RISE seeks to empower local actors to build vaccine confidence, mobilise caregivers and ensure that fewer children are missed. Sustainable immunisation outcomes depend not just on vaccines, but on trust, local leadership, and community ownership.