Tiyane is in danger of becoming the local hero – at 17!! Rising star in Hyenas, the township ;football team, responsible son and Head prefect hopeful at the local high school, Tiyane can’t seem to put a foot wrong. But the game of life is about to stage a grand
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All is well for Suna. He has a great job, a growing family, and a nice girlfriend. But everything changes when his newborn son is diagnosed with HIV. It’s not easy, but neighbors and coworkers learn to become allies, instead of enemies in the battle for life. Duration: 48 min
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Most countries in sub-Saharan Africa now face the challenge of a devastating dual epidemic of HIV/AIDS and TB. Under the Mupundu Tree addresses the question of how these countries, which are beset by economic decline and rising levels of poverty, can address the needs of the millions of people who
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TASO, The AIDS Support Organization, was the first organized community response to the AIDS epidemic in East Africa. Founded in 1987 by a group of 16 volunteers, TASO has become one of the largest NGOs in Africa. This documentary depicts the history of TASO and its fight for awareness and
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In intimate accounts, five HIV positive healthcare workers describe how they are living positively, confronting stigma, working to establish support programs and continuing to support their own families. Each touching account reveals pride and confidence in their disclosure and in the steps they take everyday to break the silence about
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These two stories are about families affected by HIV/ AIDS, discrimination and ostracism. Their long journey has taken them from ignorance and stigma to being community leaders in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Duration: 42 min Language: English and Swahili Producer: Carol D. Clay and ZIHPCOMM Broadcaster’s Link
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Sasa (Now!) is the time for action. Through personal accounts and expert opinions, this film informs us about the relationship between violence against women and the spread of HIV/AIDS. Without overcoming one, we cannot stop the other. Duration: 30 min Language: English and Swahili Producer: Raising Voices Broadcaster’s Link
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As an HIV positive pastor, Gideon Byamugisha challenges taboos everyday. Having publicly disclosed his status, he preaches against discrimination and stigma. While dispensing information about home-based care programs and living positively, he also leads his listeners towards hope and understanding. In his own words, “Churches need to spread hope, not fear.”
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Mama Romoza is beginning to deal with the grief of losing her husband to AIDS, when her in-laws come to claim her house and children. They turn her away and she is forced to live in the village with her parents. As she battles the illness herself, her children face
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Music and lyrics are perfectly matched in this thought-provoking music video compilation of popular Tanzanian artists. With themes ranging from parent- child communication to stigma, each of the eight music videos is carefully designed to highlight important issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. Contemporary Tanzanian artists include Banana Zorro, Lady Jaydee, Mzee Yusuph,
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Media for Development International Tanzania (MFDI-TZ) seeks to promote development through socially conscious programming in Tanzania and Africa at large. We produce film, video, television, radio serials and music, in Tanzania, for Tanzania, by Tanzanians.
MFDI-TZ works closely with development agencies, schools, hospitals, faith based organizations, the government and other institutions by providing them with engaging and comprehensive media tools to use in the field.
