According to results of in-depth needs assessment, under the guidance of Harran University and Gazi University, “The Innovative Methods of Adult (Migrants and Refugees) Training on Preventing Vector-Borne Diseases” started to be developed which includes the specific communication techniques related with health issues, applied interactive techniques such as case study, role-play, and material development. The two-research team from both universities consist of the scholars who are prominent at their field.

We held the project launch as a first PR and dissemination activity on 18 April 2019, Şanlıurfa. We came together with the trainers whose expertise is specific training methods at the project launch. Moreover, the students from the Biology Department of Harran University showed great interest in the project launch.

The project kick-off meeting was held on 26 January 2019. Before we pasted the meeting agenda, the project partners greeted each other on Skype. Thanks to the well- designed organization, we did not face technical difficulties. The kick-off meeting agenda consisted of project WBS structure, budget management, and communication plan.

After the partners came to an agreement on whole issues, we ended the meeting gladly.