The objective of this community immunity project is to lessen the socioeconomic effects of Covid-19 among women and former miners. The Southern Africa Trust (SAT) funded EMAM. The two parts of the project were the dissemination of information about COVID-19 Vaccine and gender-based violence.

There are gaps and false information regarding Covid-19 and Vaccine in the community of former miners. In order to develop knowledge, awareness, and confidence so that people may make informed decisions about their health, the Covid-19 information dissemination element aims to increase the health literacy of Ex-miners regarding COVID-19.

Through information sharing, the gender-based violence component intends to increase community awareness of violence against women and girls and to strengthen community dialogue and action on it. Women’s organisations are created to serve as a forum for women to voice their opinions and discuss the gender-based violence they experience. Additionally, males are urged to participate in this initiative in order to engage them and inform them of their obligation to oppose GBV practises.

The project has an impact on 2,207 beneficiaries, and after providing the community with the necessary information, there is an increase in vaccination rates, according to community health professionals.