When we’re not bringing video communication skills to places like Mali, Cambodia, and Guatemala, what does illuminAid do?

New Name, Same Mission to End Global Poverty. We are pleased to announce OMPT is now illuminAid! Our new name now better reflects our mission and goals:

“Most people here live hand to mouth. We would end up having to choose which death we prefer: coronavirus or hunger.”

Rohey Njie, Senior Program Officer for the Directorate of Health Promotion & Education with the Ministry of Health in Gambia, participated in a Video Education Workshop with OMPT three years ago and now uses her video creation skills in community health.

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.

is offering a radical new turnkey solution to help battle COVID-19 among Butte County’s unsheltered population. This solution, known as the “UnshelteredTV” initiative, uses portable, handheld projectors to help local aid organizations share important messaging about handwashing and social distancing to people experiencing homelessnes.

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.

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.

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.