“(1) strengthen effective leadership and governance, for policies on general health, mental health and non-communicable disease that include consideration of the specific needs of people with epilepsy…., (5) ensure public awareness of and education about epilepsy in order to help reduce the misconception, stigmatization and discrimination regarding people with epilepsy…” [WHO Resolution 68.20 – The Global Burden of Epilepsy (2015)]
In line with its vision and mission statement, EEO strives to promote public and professional education about epilepsy and disability thereby raising awareness and militating against stigma and discrimination. In carrying out this mandate the Organization seeks to identify the needs and challenges of people living with epilepsy and affected by the condition. EEO’s objective is to develop strategies of addressing such needs by advocating for improved services, lobbying for the rights of people with epilepsy in the work place, and lobbying for a National Policy for people with epilepsy.
For Advocacy, EEO hosts workshops for key stakeholders such as parliamentarian, and other key stakeholders in the both the public and private sector. For Awareness, EEO continues to use the traditional media such as TV and radio to promote raise awareness about the condition. The organization also published weekly articles and has also strengthened its social media usage to engage more people. EEO also does outreach activities, to schools, workplaces, communities and join other organizations during awareness campaigns.
