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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.
Empathy pays off when building global relationships
Fueled by empathy, illuminAid cultivates global friendships that enable changemakers like Golden Mhura to transform the lives of marginalized communities.
The importance of showing gratitude
Cultivating gratitude through acts of kindness and appreciation not only strengthens relationships between organizations, volunteers, and communities but also generates happiness and positive change.
Humanitarianism needs to go beyond the Golden Rule
To truly help those in need, as humanitarians, we need to look outwards instead of inwards.
The power of ICT4D and its worldwide benefits
illuminAid proudly leverages modern digital tools to help NGOs and government ministries spread valuable information to communities without electricity access.
The Territory: Fighting for the future of the Amazon Rainforest
What happens when a tiny band of indigenous people in one of the most remote regions of Brazil faces the destruction of their life and land? They turn to video, drones and smartphones.
The importance of having compassion
People can develop compassion through practices such as mindfulness and empathy. This philosophy rings true here at IlluminAid.
SBCC Summit: illuminAid networks with valuable prospective partners
The SBCC Summit is a biannual gathering of organizations dedicated to leveraging technology to catalyze social behavior change among underserved populations in low and middle-income countries worldwide.
What is effective altruism, and why is it needed?
It’s important to have the desire to help people, stepping out and making every effort to bring assistance to those who need it. But that assistance needs to be strategically focused in order to actually help.