Developing Human-Centered Design Approach for SCP4 Urban Malaria Project.

The "Developing Human-Centered Design Approach for SCP4 Urban Malaria Project" is a transformative initiative focused on addressing the persistent health challenges in two underserved informal settlements, Kolleh Town and Cockle Bay, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. By leveraging the principles of empathy, co-design, iterative prototyping, and adaptability, the project seeks to ensure that malaria prevention strategies are tailored to the specific needs of the communities it serves. With active participation from residents, the project prioritizes empowering local leadership and fostering gender equity to strengthen community resilience against malaria.

The initiative involves collaboration between Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Conflict Management and Development Associates (CMDA-SL), along with community volunteers, government health officials, and other stakeholders. It introduces health education campaigns, mobile clinics, drainage system upgrades, and enhanced waste management practices to tackle environmental and infrastructural conditions that breed malaria. Furthermore, the project underscores sustainability by embedding health-related bylaws, monitoring frameworks, and participatory evaluation methods to track progress and ensure long-term compliance with improved health practices.

• Clients: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
• Location: Target communities are Kolleh Town and Cockle Bay, two informal settlements within Freetown, Sierra Leone.