Op-Ed: COVID-19 Versus the World, the Whole World
These times are some of the most challenging in recent memory. The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated news headlines and stirred up a worldwide frenzy since the beginning of 2020. It may seem like the world is ending, but I assure you that it won’t. By how well we can follow the best practices set forth by medical professionals and the extent to which we protect those most vulnerable.
Gender in the Developing World
Empowering all individuals in the developing world is crucial in accelerating the development of these regions. We must ensure the human rights of all, doing what we can to protect these rights wherever they need protection.
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.
illuminAid's COVID-19 Initiative
OMPT remains committed to using our expertise in disease-prevention to save lives in underprivileged regions of the world, and we would love your support in doing so.
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.
What is Social and Behavior Change Communication?
Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) can be broadly defined as the attempt to change a population’s behavior by influencing its knowledge, attitudes, and social norms via a singular or variety of communication techniques. This article explores the history of SBCC and discusses OMPT’s implementation of proven SBCC methodology.
Moments With Matt - Q1 2020
After decades of time and an enormous amount of money, we as a developing world have made a great deal of progress in helping the least developed countries get ahead.
What Is WASH?
The nonprofit world is one of many acronyms, but “WASH” is one you’ll hear about often at OMPT. What does it mean, and why does it matter? Today, billions of people around the world still lack access to safe water, sanitation, and handwashing facilities.
98.6 Degrees
"Are you Matthew York?"
Just as I’m exiting the jetway, an immigration official at the Newark Airport in New Jersey approaches me.
“Yes...how did you know?”
“That’s my job,” he says, kindly. “Please follow me.”