SAWBO Communications | Monthly Newsletter | January 2016

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DRAWING A BETTER WORLD

TUBERCULOSIS VARIANT IN SISWATI FOR SWAZILAND

In 2015, Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation in Swaziland contacted SAWBO asking about our Tuberculosis Prevention animation. They began collaborating with us to create this variant that is relevant to their work in Swaziland. After creating the variant, volunteers from the foundation translated the animation into siSwati. The foundation will now use this animation to spread knowledge about tuberculosis treatment.

NEW ANIMATIONS IN OUR VIDEO LIBRARY

We have over 500 different animations in our Video Library, with over 50 different topics, in more than 90 languages variants. Here are the latest releases:

FON FROM BENIN PLAYLIST

We have been working with Romuald S. Zannou to translate our entire library into Fon. Romuald works with one of our collaborating organizations, IITA, in Benin. Please click here to view the entire "Fon from Benin" playlist. We're happy to have Romuald working with us!

CHARCOAL WATER FILTATION IN FON FROM BENIN

The following animation explains the process of developing charcoal filtration systems using sand. It is a simple process that helps to remove many, but not all, pollutants in water that can otherwise cause health problems.

CHOLERA PREVENTION IN FON FROM BENIN

Cholera is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria. Transmission of cholera primarily occurs by consumption of contaminated food or drinking water. This animation shows how to prevent cholera and what to do if anyone shows symptoms of cholera.

HOW TO WASH YOUR HANDS IN FON FROM BENIN

Washing hands is the best way to prevent the spread of germs and diseases. Dirty hands can carry pathogenic germs that can sicken a person or spread diseases to others. This 2D animation describes the importance of handwashing.

WE ARE WORKING ON IT

These are some of the projects we are working on that will be available soon in our Video Library. Please help us work faster and reach our goals. A donation of any size is greatly appreciated, and goes a long way towards ensuring the completion of these and other projects.

SHARING KNOWLEDGE USING THE SAWBO DEPLOYER APP

This animation will show how the SAWBO Deployer app can travel with our collaborators to help spread knowledge to many people and communities across the globe.

POSTHARVEST LOSS: SUPPLY AND DEMAND AND VALUE CHAIN

These two animations cover market concepts. Our Supply and Demand video explains how supply and demand affect crop prices. Our Value Chain video explains how good practices help all members of the value chain.

POSTHARVEST LOSS: BUILDING A SOLAR DRYER FOR GRAIN AND HOW TO USE A SOLAR DRYER

Grain should always be dried before storage. A solar grain dryer can be built very inexpensively. These two 3D animations will show you how to build a solar grain dryer, as well as the process of using the solar dryer.

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NORTHWESTERN PRESENTATION

Drs. Julia Bello-Bravo and Barry Pittendrigh, co-directors of SAWBO, gave a recent talk at Northwestern University (in Chicago, IL), on SAWBO. The hosting organization was the Program of African Studies at Northwestern University.

EBOLA VIRUS: NEW CASE EMERGES IN SIERRA LEONE

A death from Ebola was confirmed in Sierra Leone this month. Please keep spreading our Ebola Prevention animation to help educate everyone about this disease.

NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE: ZIKA VIRUS

This article talks about the Zika virus which has been infecting pregnant women in South America and other parts of the world. This virus is transmitted through mosquitos, much like Dengue, Yellow Fever, and West Nile Virus.

UNDERSTANDING THE DROUGHT IMPACT OF EL NIÑO

Agriculture is one of the main sectors of the economy that could be severely affected by El Niño phenomenon. Please see our drip irrigation animation to learn how to save water during a drought.

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