Masupatsela II

Description of episodes and credits of contribution to the “Masupatsela  II” series broadcast on SABC 2 produced by Free Range Films.

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“Working with the Sun: A story of Light and Learning”  — A short film documenting the installation and impact of solar power and a solar powered computer laboratory at the Zwelenqaba Senior Secondary School in the Mqanduli district in the Eastern Cape of South Africa for the Solar Electric Light Fund. Camera, sound and edit by Christine Nesbitt Hills, executive producer Paul Hills 2008-2009.

 

 

Masupatsela I

Description of episodes and credits of contribution to the “Masupatsela” series broadcast on SABC 2 produced by Free Range Films.

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‘Child adoption’ polio prevention strategy

Photos by Christine Nesbitt Hills and story by Christine Jaulmes

Children take the lead in northern Nigeria’s immunization drive
KATSINA STATE, Nigeria, 5 March 2007 – Heading to school last week in northern Katsina State, Imrana Musa, 10, had no idea what a special mission he was going to be sent on. Instead of the standard arithmetic lesson, his teacher spoke to the class about the importance of immunization to prevent childhood illnesses such as measles, polio, diphtheria and tetanus.

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Polio immunisation in Nigeria

From the GAVI Alliance Progress Report, 2006. Click here to download the full report.

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Nigeria wages campaign against polio

In March 2007, Nigeria launched the latest in a series of polio immunisation campaigns. Nigeria is one of four polio-endemic countries in the world and the last in Africa. Eradication of the disease calls for a multi-pronged strategy that engages the entire community, from parents and teachers to women’s groups, religious leaders and children.

http://www.unicef.org/photoessays/39194.html