The S1A association is using "Humanitarian Hip-Hop" music to send their messages. President William Samuel Ravatua-Smith says "Humanitarian Hip-Hop is a new genre of music. For years, rap and hip-hop artists have been sending tainted messages encouraging our worlds youth to become obsessed with superficial things such as nice cars, expensive clothes, jewelry and women. Today, these youth are blinded by this type of facade to a limit that they become ingorant to far more important issues such as world hunger and HIV/AIDS in Africa. I lived in Metro-Detroit Michigan for 10 years, that's where I started with hip-hop music. I always had the point of view that change was needed in the hip-hop world but it wasn't until I went to Africa and saw first-handed the struggles that exist that I became inspired to become fully invested in making this kind of music. I hope that it inspires younger generations to take part in important humanitarian actions. They should remember, we can change the world, they just have to believe."
Check out the new music video by WSRS below !
Tribal Marketing and Humanitarian Action
With the use of captivating multi-media such as this video, we are confident that it is possible to raise awareness and stimulate participation for humanitarian actions. Humanitarian hip-hop is a new way to reach younger demographies and inspire them to take action; even if it is just by sharing the media that they have discovered and passing the message on to others so that it becomes viral in nature...
SHAPE 1 AFRICA: Spirulina Vs. AIDS/HIV
SHAPE 1 AFRICA: Spirulina Vs. AIDS/HIV
Spirulina Algae to Alleviate Food Insecurity in Sub-Sahara Africa
What is Spirulina?
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that can be used as a food supplement to fortify our natural diet and to fight severe malnutrition. This microalgae contains no less than 60% protein and is the richest natural source of beta carotene (promotes growth and repair of body tissue) in the world. Spirulina is also a strong source of polysaccharides (natural antibiotics responsible for immune enhancing activity) and has over 40% more iron than spinach (a world record). Spirulina is ideal for helping third world countries to fight malnutrition because it is easy to produce and highly nutritional. “If the Spirulina is well dryed and protected it can be stored for up to 10 years and will not lose more than 10% of its nutritional qualities. With one square meter we can feed a child with 4-5 grams of dry Spirulina per day.” – Philippe Stefanini
What is Problem?
World indicators such as the Human Development Index show that sub-Saharan countries are among the least developed in the world. Consequently, there are high levels of poverty and food insecurity present in regions where the Sahara desert meets the Sahel.
* Food insecurity: The condition of having little to no access to the necessary alimentation required for a healthy diet; often times leading to famine and starvation.
Spirulina Algae to Alleviate Food Insecurity in Sub-Sahara Africa
What is Spirulina?
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that can be used as a food supplement to fortify our natural diet and to fight severe malnutrition. This microalgae contains no less than 60% protein and is the richest natural source of beta carotene (promotes growth and repair of body tissue) in the world. Spirulina is also a strong source of polysaccharides (natural antibiotics responsible for immune enhancing activity) and has over 40% more iron than spinach (a world record). Spirulina is ideal for helping third world countries to fight malnutrition because it is easy to produce and highly nutritional. “If the Spirulina is well dryed and protected it can be stored for up to 10 years and will not lose more than 10% of its nutritional qualities. With one square meter we can feed a child with 4-5 grams of dry Spirulina per day.” – Philippe Stefanini
What is Problem?
World indicators such as the Human Development Index show that sub-Saharan countries are among the least developed in the world. Consequently, there are high levels of poverty and food insecurity present in regions where the Sahara desert meets the Sahel.
* Food insecurity: The condition of having little to no access to the necessary alimentation required for a healthy diet; often times leading to famine and starvation.
SHAPE 1 AFRICA
* SHAPE 1 AFRICA is commited to developing autonomy in all of its humanitarian action projects.
The Great Green Wall
The Advancing Sahara Desert Threatens Countless Families Who Risk Becoming Environmental Refugees...
HAITI : Digital School Project
JULY 12, 2010
Spirulina Vs. AIDS/HIV
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