Developing an East of England International Link – would you like to be involved?
22 February 2012
The CIEH International Special Interest Group (ISIG) aims to encourage individual members to actively engage in international environmental health. This is commonly achieved by forging strong partnerships and friendships with environmental health departments in developing countries, sharing information, education and where possible fund raising so that work can be carried to improve sanitation and provision of clean water.
A number of CIEH regions have set up links with a particular developing country. These have achieved significant success in improving the lives of people in villages and communities all over Africa. Examples of the work carried out include providing clean water sources, toilets, education on personal hygiene and the exchange of information. In addition, international fellows visit and are hosted by the link / region so that they can experience Environmental Health in practice in the UK.
The East of England Region is currently researching ways in which we could create and support a similar link. At present the project is in its infancy, but who knows, maybe in the future we could be talking about our achievements similar to those above, having made a massive difference to the lives of many!
If you would be interested in getting involved in this kind of project please contact the East of England RMB’s ISIG representative, Ian Wheeler on ian.wheeler@north-norfolk.gov.uk who will be able to provide you with more information.
The Region’s big event – and a chance to step on Concorde – 16th May 2012
Plans are underway for the annual Members Spring Forum, to be held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford on 16th May. Members will have a free day of topical and thought provoking CPD with a great line up of speakers, plus an opportunity to look around this impressive museum.
For more details see the Region’s Diary.
Your Region – your chance to be heard ..
The Regional Management Board represents the interest of the membership across the Region. They will be inviting your views on 16th May (see above) and will also be meeting on 3rd October 2012. Between meetings members of the Board liaise regularly via email. If you have any matters you would like to raise with the Board please contact the Region’s Executive Officer Teresa Miller on hertsbedsbranch@cieh.net .
See the diary for forthcoming Regional and Branch activities