Public Enlightenment
About the project
The project started in June 2005.
Public Enlightenment (PE), launched June 2005, ensures that Brass LNG project awareness stays on the front burner. Our projects remain transparent, and everyone on the Island is informed. Public disclosure and a sense of local importance are also achieved.
PE makes it easier to extend our reach into the community. Local people learn about Brass LNG together first-hand at interactive public forums.
PE workshops and seminars are held on specific themes such as
- HIV/AIDS awareness
- Immunizations awareness
- General health issues and concerns
- Environmental education and awareness
- Business opportunity
- Security awareness
Project objectives
- To create interaction between company and community
- To sustain awareness of the company's projects and policies
- To help rectify misconceptions about Brass LNG's activities
- To demonstrate that an atmosphere conducive to the company's operations is vital for community development
- To gauge the community's mood through question and answer
Planning
The project is planned and run by the Brass LNG External Relations Division with the participation of the Oil and Gas Committees of the Brass Island communities. Health talks are given by medical doctors, nurses and NGOs.
Project status
The project is ongoing, and events are scheduled quarterly.
Campaigns are driven by members of the communities. Beneficiaries include Chiefs, Elders, women, young adults and children.
Results
- A sense of community importance instilled
- Real connection and participation felt in the communities
- An avenue for addressing public concerns, perceptions and misconceptions established
- Brass LNG's good intentions towards the communities strengthened
- HIV/AIDS education achieved
- Condoms distributed and children de-wormed
- Blood pressure screenings done
Find out more
To learn more about this project or to find out how to participate, please contact us
Other key projects:
The Micro-credit Scheme
Capacity Building - Skills Acquisition Training