The Sun Rises in Anambra
RISE Global Health Initiative is teaming up with local photographer and filmmaker Jason Ilyas Curtis to document the cultural repercussions of epilepsy in rural southern Nigeria during the launch of their Nigerian Epilepsy Care Advancement Program (NECAP) this past summer.
A photography collection and a documentary short film were produced addressing how epilepsy patients are associated with the super natural. Come experience the story of a small group of passionate individuals, who since graduating, have facilitated the work of dozens of volunteers, provided training to over 200 indigenous health care professionals and, treatment for over 1000 patients.
The photographs bring viewers along to witness their work in rural southern Nigeria exposing them to local conditions and the needs of the people first hand. In addition to the galleria display, two short films will be screened followed by an introduction to RISE Global Health initiative from one of the founders who is native to the area in question as well as commentary from the filmmaker.