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Investing in people for conservation
Tropical Biology Association Cambridge University. The need for conservation in Africa has never been so urgent. In response, the TBA, has trained an amazing group of conservations leaders through practical field courses in the very habitat that needs conserving. The … Continue reading
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Sticking together – Disclosure of HIV status – Namibia
This film was shot during a participatory training session in Namibia as part of the Salamander Trust programme, Stepping Stone. It deals with the sensitive issue of disclosure one’s status to family or friends. Training session led by by Dominique … Continue reading
Posted in All, HIV, HIV - Namibia, Living with HIV, Namibia
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Crying Shame – Boliyoli
This film shows how a rural community in northern Ghana is dealing with the serious problem of violence against its women and young girls. Scripted and filmed by the Learning Circle Group of women from Ghana as part of a … Continue reading
WAHALA (Extract)
A group of local women from Tamale in northern Ghana discuss the gender discrimination they face in their daily lives in their communities. Produced by the Learning Circle, a group of 21 women trained in film production by Dominique Chadwick … Continue reading
Guide Children (Extract)
Blind beggars on the busy streets of Tamale, northern Ghana are sadly a very familiar feature. Most of them became blind through poverty or ignorance as they could not get treated on time. They cannot move without being guided all … Continue reading
The Broken Promise (Extract1)
The traditional practice of fostering young girls to their aunties in northern Ghana was initially meant to strengthen family relationships but it is now a major obstacle to girl’s education. Produced by the Learning Circle, a group of 21 women … Continue reading
The Broken Promise (Extract2)
The traditional practice of fostering young girls to their aunties in northern Ghana was initially meant to strengthen family relationships but it is now a major obstacle to girl’s education. Produced by the Learning Circle, a group of 21 women … Continue reading
Mama’s Club Uganda
There is Life after HIV. Mama’s Club, a psychosocial care and support programme has set up women’s groups around central, Western and Norther Uganda. Members and staff share their experiences of living with HIV and their leaderships skills with the … Continue reading
Posted in Documentaries, Gender, HIV, Uganda, Women
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Shall We Tell Him? – Tanzania
In Dar es Salam, Tanzania, a group of adult caregivers discuss the challenges of looking after children born with HIV. They have recently participated, together with the children, in a training workshop on the “Stepping Stones with Children”methodology ran by … Continue reading
Stop Abusing Widows – Namibia
On the day of Nangula’s husband death from AIDS- related illness, her in – laws arrive to grab her house. This “inheritance grabbing” is common practice in Namibia, when widows can loose all their property on the day of their … Continue reading
Posted in HIV - Namibia, Living with HIV, Women
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