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Forced by war to become a migrant, Ganzamungu Zihindula witnessed death and violence. At TEDxJohannesburg , he shares a story, not just of survival but how his trauma was healed by the power of compassion.

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Loneliness doesn't discriminate, but its impact can be especially profound for those navigating . New research from Krista Lyn Harrison et. al underscores the vital role of social connections for patients & caregivers alike. ucsf.edu/news/2024/03/4…

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Welcome back, Kuri Tituaña, geriatrician from Ecuador 🇪🇨, to Global Brain Health Institute UCSF MAC! Kuri shared insights on her pilot project which aims to improve neurocognitive health assessment in Ecuador. Read more 👉 gbhi.org/projects/chara…

Welcome back, #AtlanticFellow Kuri Tituaña, geriatrician from Ecuador 🇪🇨, to @GBHI_Fellows @UCSFmac! Kuri shared insights on her pilot project which aims to improve neurocognitive health assessment in Ecuador. Read more 👉 gbhi.org/projects/chara…
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Sophumla Ntoyabo, a Cape Town-based farming entrepreneur, is passionate about agriculture and food security. The Cohort 5 based at Tekano believes that inclusive and sustainable farming will help people in South Africa thrive. 🌾🍅

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Meet Cohort 5 based at Tekano, Hombakazi Nqandeka, whose activism is rooted in her agriculture, writing, entrepreneurship, and academic background. As a woman in the male-dominated agriculture industry, she advocates for women's empowerment and gender equality.

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Originally from Kimberley but based in Cape Town, Kealeboga Ramaru is a Black feminist organiser who considers intersectionality a vital pillar of her work. As an incoming Cohort 5 , Kealeboga envisions the as a space for collective growth.

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With COVID-19 going into its third year, my wish is for everyone to prioritize their mental health.This means showing more kindness & compassion to self and others.May 2023 be good to us all.

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In Zambia, Melissa Elafros Michigan Medicine and Mataa Mataa are leading research to address the dementia crisis. Their study gathers crucial data, dispels misconceptions, and supports patients and caregivers Atlantic Fellows medicine.umich.edu/dept/mneuronet…

In Zambia, Melissa Elafros @umichmedicine and #AtlanticFellow Mataa Mataa are leading research to address the dementia crisis. Their study gathers crucial data, dispels misconceptions, and supports patients and caregivers @atlanticfellows medicine.umich.edu/dept/mneuronet…
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Insufficient water tankers and a lack of sustainable solutions exacerbate the 'pink eye' outbreak in KZN in South Africa, according to Haseena Majid et al.

health-e.org.za/2024/04/02/eye…

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Research findings by Peter Anderson
et al challenge the traditional narrative of Indigenous students progressing poorly compared with non-Indigenous peers (via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand)
theconversation.com/we-have-a-new-…

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'From enduring forced sexual cleansing rituals to grappling with stigma and being disinherited, I empathise with the deep-rooted injustices that widows confront daily.'

Read this opinion piece by ⁦⁦Roseline Orwa⁩ theguardian.com/global-develop…

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Faye McMillan is developing a mental health app that creates a community of support, based on people identified within an individual's mobile phone contact list. Atlantic Fellows @AFSocialEquity

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