Q&A: Pathfinder’s use of ICT4D in Mozambique
Empowering communities through locally-created videos, illuminAid's Video Education Workshop in Mozambique fostered change by supporting Pathfinder International's efforts to address child marriage and gender-based violence. Jose Mpingo, a dedicated participant, highlights the powerful impact of these videos in changing beliefs and attitudes in Cabo Delgado province.
Nigeria’s Success as the Last Country in Africa Declared “Wild Polio Free”
Public Health Professional Rohey Njie explains what it is really like to eradicate polio in Northern Nigeria
Uganda Holds Her Own
Guest writer Marvin Tumusiime shows how Uganda is claiming its place in the world and what it has to offer.
COVID-19 in Kenya: Getting Tested
Guest Writer Javance Onyango writes about what getting tested for COVID-19 is like in Kenya.
How COVID-19 is Affecting Kenya
Guest writer Javance Onyango writes about the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, the measures being taken, and how it is affecting the people of Kenya.
Where They Are Today: Rohey Uses Video to Help Prevent Polio
Rohey Njie, Senior Program Officer for the Directorate of Health Promotion & Education with the Ministry of Health in Gambia, participated in a Video Education Workshop with OMPT three years ago and now uses her video creation skills in community health.
Africare Recap: Africare, Kenya March 2020
Enjoy this recap from our Executive Director Matt and Development Manager Andy detailing our most recent project in Lodwar, Kenya! 60-70% of Lodwar's inhabitants are illiterate; this makes our project even more important! We partnered with Africare to provide their staff with the video capabilities necessary to produce and disseminate important content. Africare now has increased capacity through training and video equipment to reach disadvantaged people with best practices and health information.
Africare, Kenya: Photo Gallery
In early March 2020, OMPT worked with Africare in the town of Lodwar, Kenya. Here are some photos from the four-day Video Education Workshop!
Life in Lodwar Town
Despite the area’s unique ecology and scientific value, the Turkana district is the poorest of Kenya’s 47 counties. In fact, 88% of the county’s population lives below the international poverty level.
Life after Omar al-Bashir: Sudan Now?
Even though a revolution has occurred in Sudan, and their totalitarian leader has been overthrown, there is still civil unrest and the displacement of people going on throughout the country. This is especially evident when looking at the region of Darfur in western Sudan.