WDF Project (WDF 22-1892):
A transformative 3-year project addressing diabetes and other NCDs across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and Zanzibar. Through strategic media engagement, community outreach, and creative professionals like artists and musicians, the project has trained over 250 media personnel, reached more than 20,000 students and 1000 teachers in 6 countries, and developed tailored advocacy materials. Goals include building media capacity, creating inclusive advocacy platforms, and fostering partnerships to drive systemic change. This project is being supported by the World Diabetes Foundation