Awareness
Posted by Claire Bristow, Fellow
This month has been filled with new academic challenges that remind me of South Africa. As I continue my education in Global Development, I come across information about challenges that impoverished communities face all over the world. I’m working on my dissertation which is going to focus on traditional healing practices in South Africa. So many people in Uta need healthcare but find it unaffordable or inaccessable. There is a building project for a new health clinic that will benefit this community, but a focus still needs to be placed on prevention of disease. This can be achieved using community health days and other advocacy programs to raise awareness and provide information about transmission. The Uta Community Center will be able to provide a location for these awareness projects. I can’t wait to finish fundraising and get started so that Uta can have a healthier future.
