Want to know what goes into policy making related to neglected tropical disease? Think there is no love in policy?
Step inside the Black Box of Policy and change your mind in 5 minutes. An immersive travelling installation of sounds, art and lights inspired by anthropological research on different people’s perspectives how policy gets made. Share in the stories and feelings of people affected by neglected diseases, and researchers, policy advisors and others trying to make change.
Innovations in podoconiosis care in Ethiopia by CDT-Africa
This video shows interviews with people affected by the condition, as well as the work of the CDT Africa research team working to improve diagnosis, care, and treatment for lower-limb lymphoedema in Ethiopia.
Agony of the night መሸ መከራዬ
Belsti, Merhatsedik and Hailemariam live in Gojjam, northwestern Ethiopia. They share a similar agony: at night, a constant itch that overwhelms them; in the day, widespread rashes and sores that lead them to be insulted and ignored by people around them.
This documentary by independent director Eyerusalem Kassahun explores the agony of scabies in this community.
Tackling podoconiosis stigma in Rwanda
This short documentary aims to dispel some of the common misassumptions that lead to people living with podoconiosis being stigmatised in Rwanda. It uses testimonies from people with lived experience of podoconiosis, health workers and policymakers to give context to the disease and explain how it is not transmittable or infectious.
Unseen Struggles: The Lived Experiences of Podoconiosis
Experience the powerful documentary on the lived experiences of individuals affected by Podoconiosis. This poignant film reveals the heartbreaking hardships faced by those with this skin condition. Witness their stories and join us in advocating for change
