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5 steps to showing a video in rural communities

As you may know, our four-day workshops are full-day intensive trainings on the creation and dissemination of educational videos. During those four days, we cover everything from turning on a camera to editing a video to displaying a video on a projector in a remote community without electricity.

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Behavior Change, Education, Health Jeff Chaves Behavior Change, Education, Health Jeff Chaves

What does philanthropy really mean?

While charity is automatic giving, philanthropy goes beyond, driven by heartfelt intentions. Traditional philanthropy involved the wealthy helping those in need, but new models prioritize systemic change and sustainable solutions. At illuminAid, approach varies from immediate aid to sustainable education tools, partnering with local agencies.

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Behavior Change, Africa, Education, Health, Interview Brian Junger Behavior Change, Africa, Education, Health, Interview Brian Junger

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.

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