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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
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 the eyes have seen, the heart can’t forget."
Rural areas are usually neglected in terms of development. Most of them here have no electricity so they do not fully benefit from the power of video or television. Video on a mobile projector will help them have access to nearly the same information that others get on television or on the internet.
Welcome, Andy! illuminAid’s New Grants and Development Manager
OMPT is pleased to announce the addition of our newest team member, Development Manager Andy Shoemaker.
Meet Tim: Our Hardworking Volunteer from Germany!
Meet Tim and learn about why he loves volunteering at OMPT.
Meet Michael: The first Sociology intern to join the illuminAid team!
Meet our new fall intern Michael and read about some of his interests.
Moments with Matt: September 2019
Welcome to a new series! Going forward, we’ll be checking in with our founder and Executive Director Matt York once a quarter to hear what’s on his mind, what inspires him, and what’s on his reading list.
Nutrition Videos in Malawi: Not Just for Women
Earlier this year, one of our previous partners, CARE Malawi held some very powerful screening sessions about infant nutrition in the rural areas of the Salima District. We spoke with Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator Noriah Katungwe to understand more about her experience using video to bring their nutrition curriculum to life!