Media Mission Saves Lives
19th May 2011
Wahroonga, New South Wales — The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia has found a unique way to help remote Nepalese communities.
ADRA recently organised a group of media and communication students from Avondale College of Higher Education to visit Nepal. But it wasn't just to take pretty pictures.
The student's skills were used to help the local ADRA office produce material that will promote their work around the world and potentially form part of their local community development programs.
"The group also bought video camera equipment for ADRA Nepal, meaning things like their health education training will reach villages that may otherwise been too difficult or expensive to reach," said trip co-ordinator, Jessica Ennor.
A large percentage of Nepal's population lives in remote and rugged mountain areas, making access difficult and expensive. As part of the trip the group hiked to see ADRA's work in Bhumisthan, a remote and highly disadvantaged mountain community.
"More remote communities like Bhumisthan will soon be able to access ADRA's training, meaning hundreds more lives will be saved."
"In addition, donors will be able to see the impact their support is making in this area of poverty. It's really helped secure the sustainability of the project and the communities it helps."
The group of nine students raised $10,000 in order to purchase the new equipment, as well as donating their own time and expertise during the 10 day visit. As a result, local Nepalese will now be trained in media production - a skill they never previously would have access to.
"It was such a good opportunity to see and add to ADRA's impact," Mrs Ennor said.
The students are continuing to raise funds to support ADRA's work in Nepal.
A second ADRA trip is headed to Malawi in November to support communities severly affected by drought and disease. For more information about the trip or ADRA's community development projects at home or overseas call 1800 242 372.
ADRA Australia is a Christian aid and development agency that works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.
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