The purpose of eating disorder advocacy initiative is to identify the required policy changes for the cause of eating disorders and leading letter writing campaigns, phone calls or face-to-face meeting with policy leaders. Moreover, print as well as electronic media campaign, public speaking, organizing and rallying, meeting individually with influential people, joining forces with other advocacy organizations are also the part of this initiative.
In order to support this initiative, the first event
was held on June 2nd, 2021 in which an icon for eating disorders and an
awareness wall was inaugurated at a community park in Islamabad, Pakistan in
collaboration with Hamdard University Islamabad Campus. The icon represents a
symbol for highlighting the public health priority to address eating
disorders in Pakistan. The wall highlights the various actions which a
clinician, caregiver and individual can take to promote
awareness regarding eating disorders. Members from the community joined
and participated in this event. Team members of EDAOP provided information
related to screening and professional help for eating disorders.
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