The Sonia Nabeta Foundation was founded in 2016 to support people with type 1 diabetes in low-resource settings, particularly in Africa. The organization currently operates 33 clinics across Uganda, 1 clinic in Ghana, and partners with organizations in Malawi to host diabetes camps.
Main Topics Discussed:
Overview of the Sonya Nevada Foundation's work and mission (00:03:13)
Challenges faced by people with diabetes in rural Uganda, including access to insulin, syringes, and healthcare providers (00:05:42)
The role of "warrior coordinators" - community members with diabetes who support the clinics and educate others (00:06:34)
Efforts to build sustainability and ownership within the local communities (00:08:34)
Importance of highlighting global patient stories and experiences at diabetes conferences (00:32:04)
Ways for the diabetes community to support the work of organizations like the Sonya Nevada Foundation (00:53:06)
Where to Find:
Sonia Nabeta Foundation
https://www.instagram.com/sonianabetafoundation/
Credits:
Produced by Eritrea Mussa
