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Mental Health Advocates in Moldova Use Film to Tell Stories of Children with Disabilities
Summer 2011

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The Open Society Foundations held a two-part video workshop in Chisinau, Moldova, for advocates working to promote the rights and social inclusion of people with disabilities. The advocates aim to use media to change public opinion about children with intellectual disabilities.

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The Public Health Program's Health Media Initiative seeks to build the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively use media to advocate on key health issues that impact marginalized populations. Through ongoing technical assistance and training workshops, the Initiative provides organizations with the tools they need to strengthen their capacity to use media, including the press, social media, and new communications technologies.

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