Archive for September 30th, 2008
Budding journalists record benefits distribution in Tanzania
With no prior video experience, two office assistants at CFCA’s project in Tanzania have captured a recent benefits distribution day at the project office in Tegeta.
Emma, 19 and formerly sponsored, operated the video camera, while 21-year-old Freddie played host. Minor edits and subtitles have been added to the short clip.
It’s hard to tell from his confident presentation that a few years ago, Freddie was “pathologically shy,” Project Coordinator Mary Dawn Reavey said. His confidence gradually improved after becoming sponsored several years ago. Besides attending high school, Freddie helps translate letters for the project.
Emma helps with project photos and discovered the camera’s video button by accident. Reavey said he has a gift for training and teaching.
Sponsored members visit the project office monthly to collect nutritional benefits, including maize flour, rice, sugar and supermix uji—a high-protein porridge. Once every quarter, sponsored members receive hygiene benefits—such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and bar soap—in addition to the nutritional items. Members also receive help with education, health care and home repairs.
The young men promised to send more video clips of day-to-day life in Tanzania.
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