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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
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
Survivor
“Survivor” is based on the true story of Malika, a young Ugandan woman who learns she is HIV positive, as a child. The film was produced during a participatory film workshop for women, members of Mama’s Club, a support network … Continue reading
Posted in Children, HIV, HIV - Uganda, Living with HIV, Participatory media, Uganda
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Evaluation of “Home in Cliftonville ” Art Project” – Turner and Louvre museums, UK and France
HOME in Cliftonville is an ambitious programme of artist residences. Seven artists from both sides of the Channel have been selected to spend time in the town from 2014 to 2015, creating new artworks in Cliftonville, Kent. The HOME artists … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Culture-led regeneration, France, Research, UK
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“Children First!” – “Watoto Kwanza!” – Tanzania
Communities can be unsafe places for all people living with HIV because of violence, including stigma and abuse. Children living with or affected by HIV can be especially vulnerable without appropriate support. But guardians and parents may lack sufficient skills … Continue reading
Posted in All, Children, Documentaries, Education, HIV, Stepping Stones Project, Tanzania
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Our Africa Project
Our Africa: an amazing collection of videos by African children across the continent showing their lives and countries. Children from the SOS Children’s Villages are being trained to use small flip cameras to make their own films and tell their … Continue reading
Posted in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Children, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mozambique, Participatory media, Zimbabwe
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Adugna Dance Company – A Shared Gift – Ethiopia
The moving story of Adugna, Ethiopia’s biggest contemporary dance company which has transformed street children into professional dancers. Filmed in Ethiopia by GEMTV and in Paris by Dominique Chadwick. Film directed and edited by Dominique Chadwick Dominique Chadwick was one … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Documentaries, Ethiopia, GEMTV Project - Ethiopia, Training
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Transforming Lives – Mental Health Care – Ghana
Social stigma and poor mental health care in northern Ghana means people suffering from mental illness or epilepsy often endure rejection and inhuman living conditions. Through its holistic approach to treatment, caring and capacity building BasicNeeds Ghana is giving them … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigns, Documentaries, Ghana, Mental Health, Mwananchi project
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