ARTISTE AS A PEACEBUILDER

PROJECT : CHOOSE LIFE

GROUP AFRICA

KWAMI DODZI KPONDZO (TOGO), ASHA S. MSHANA (TANZANIA) , MOHAMED KAMARA (SIERRA LEONE), KOPCEIP J. JENNETT

(CAMEROON), ANGELA NDAMBUKI (KENYA)

OBJECTIVE

• Reduce maternal and infant mortality

PROBLEM

ISSUE• Maternal and Infant Mortality in Rendille Community in Northern

Kenya

CAUSE• Absence of medical maternity facilities • Lack of qualified medical practitioners

METHODOLOGY

ARTFORM: THEATRE FOR DEVELOPMENT • Song and Dance• Drama (Image)

AUDIENCE

• Government officials• Non – governmental organisations (donors)• Community leaders • Community

TIMELINE

JUNE-JULY 2014• Research : 2 weeks• Analysis : 1 week• Theatre Creation : 2 weeks• Pre - Performance: 1 day• Performance: 4 days

THEORY OF CHANGE

• Andersonian aspect: Mirror• Advocacy• Providing a platform for engagement