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​SALIMA PROJECT uses theatre to fight HIV stigma

David Artavia June 18 2013 HIVPlusmag.com

 

In an effort to tackle the issue of HIV stigma and discrimination in Malawi, Washington, D.C.–based theater artist Annalisa Dias will be traveling to the outskirts of the central district of Salima to direct a week-long theater workshop that will include plays, a series of games, and exploratory exercises "to reflect on the societal and cultural forces at work within each of them and within the community in Salima," according to a statement provided to the Nyasa Times.

 

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Bitter Lemons June 10 2013

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DC theatre artist and Catholic University graduate student, Annalisa Dias will be traveling to Malawi in early July to direct a weeklong theatre workshop in a rural village. She will be joined by acclaimed Malawian storyteller Masankho Banda as well as theatre practitioner and representative of Nanzikambe Arts Development Organization, Verepi Madise. Annalisa will also work with United States Peace Corps Volunteer, Genna Helfrich, and Malawian health specialist, Mphatso Diyele. The project focuses on promoting health education through the use of storytelling and theater. Additionally, Kelly Bumford, a Los Angeles based film producer will be traveling to Malawi to document the project.

Young American artists to travel to Malawi

American artists to jet into Malawi

Nyasa Times Reporter June 8 2013

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Young Malawians actors have a chance of learning new skills from young American artists who are expected arrive in the country mid-July on a mission to produce documentary film using theatre as a means of fighting stigma on people living with HIV/AIDS. A  statement from the United States made available to Nyasa Times says the Washington DC  based theatre artist and Catholic University graduate student, Annalisa Dias will be traveling to Malawi to direct a weeklong theatre workshop in the outskirts of the central district of Salima.

 

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