Episode 292 - Vivian Nabeta Founder & Executive Director of the Sonia Nabeta Foundation

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