Love builds

Patricia Lund; Aklas Chinere; Mercy Simbi; Priscilla Sidon; Edgar Nyirenda; Bonface Massah; The Story Workshop (Malawi)

Love builds

Patricia Lund (Other), Aklas Chinere (Other), Mercy Simbi (Producer), Priscilla Sidon (Musician), Edgar Nyirenda (Musician), Bonface Massah (Producer), The Story Workshop (Malawi) (Artist)

Research output: Practice-Based and Non-textual Research › Digital or Visual Media

Abstract

The myths and beliefs about children with albinism in Malawi and other parts of Africa are challenged in this brief and passionate plea for love, togetherness, inclusion and understanding. Albinism is an inherited condition where there is little pigment produced in the skin, hair and eyes. Madalo is a 9 year old girl with albinism. Her quest for education is challenged when she faces stigma and inadequate support from peers and society. Zgambo, a new teacher at her school, is convinced that teachers, pupils and society can do better to address her needs. He believes LOVE BUILDS.

Original language	English
Publisher	The Story Workshop (Malawi)
Publication status	Published - 2013

Bibliographical note

A better quality copy of the drama is available from the link given.

This radio drama was produced as part of The Albinism project in Malawi at Coventry University, UK.
Contact Dr Patricia Lund p.lund@coventry.ac.uk
The Albino Association of Malawi bonmassah@gmail.com .

Participants:
Studio Production- The Story Workshop (Malawi)
Research & Content Advisors- Dr Patricia Lund (Coventry University, UK) & Bonface Massah (The Albino Association of Malawi- TAAM)
Creator and Scriptwriter- Edgar Nyirenda
Sound engineer- Aklas Chinere
Producer- Mercy Simbi
Music: YAPIE HARMONIC CREW (Yakobe Kadango, Priscilla Sidon & Edgar Nyirenda).

Acknowledgements:
This project is generously supported by Sightsavers and Coventry University in the UK and The Albino Association of Malawi (TAAM) in Malawi.

Thanks to all the actors, families with albinism and others in Malawi who have participated so enthusiastically in the development of this radio drama.

Dedication:
This drama is dedicated to all the families in Africa with albinism.

A report is also available on this radio drama, see link below.
This project is generously supported by Sightsavers and Coventry University in the UK and The Albino Association of Malawi (TAAM) in Malawi.

Copyright © and Moral Rights are retained by the author(s) and/ or other copyright
owners. A copy can be downloaded for personal non-commercial research or study,
without prior permission or charge. The content must not be changed in any way or sold
commercially in any format or medium.

Keywords

albinism
Malawi
African radio

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https://media.coventry.ac.uk/Play/7360

5 Digital or Visual Media
2 Other report

Love builds episode 5
Lund, P., Massah, B., Nyirenda, E. T., Benson, T., Lai, A. & Hanke, M., 2016
Research output: Practice-Based and Non-textual Research › Digital or Visual Media

Open Access
Love builds episode 6
Lund, P., Massah, B., Nyirenda, E. T., Benson, T., Lai, A. & Hanke, M., 2016
Research output: Practice-Based and Non-textual Research › Digital or Visual Media

Open Access
Love builds episodes 1-6 synopsis
Lund, P., Massah, B. & Nyirenda, E., 2016, Coventry: Coventry University.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report

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Love builds episode 5

Love builds episode 6

Love builds episodes 1-6 synopsis

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