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Animations, Media & Film

Lwazi Uyazi: Jive Media Africa and AHRI’s ‘MythBusters’ Initiative

When people panic – the first casualty is often rationality. Just at a time when we need access to reliable trustworthy information, rumours and conspiracy theories start to fly, and it’s hard to know what’s what.

Enter the ‘AHRI MythBusters’ initiative—a bold response to an extreme crisis. COVID-19 had just hit, and the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) teamed up with Jive Media Africa to address misinformation and fears surrounding the virus in KwaZulu-Natal.

Phase one kicked off with a deep dive into people’s existing beliefs, laying the groundwork for the birth of Lwazi, a character designed to resonate with local audiences and embody the ‘Lwazi Uyazi’ (Lwazi Knows) mantra. Lwazi wasn’t just a character; he became a beacon of healthy choices, guiding the way through the fog of uncertainty.

With short, captivating video clips, delivered via mobile device, Lwazi set out to debunk myths and dispel the clouds of misinformation surrounding COVID-19. Lwazi’s journey through the overwhelming virus-related concerns provided a rallying point for audiences, fostering understanding and unity in the face of adversity.

As the campaign gained momentum, phase two shifted focus to empower with vital knowledge about vaccination and mental health care. The goal? To equip individuals with the tools to make informed decisions, building resilience against the pandemic.

To ensure maximum impact we created engaging material ranging from lively animations to eye-catching posters, with seven video episodes available in Zulu and English. This diverse array of communication tools ensured accessibility and captivated audiences across all walks of life.

At Jive, we’ve long championed the power of multi-media communications to reach our audiences. But involving audiences in the co-creation of these materials, together with innovative approaches like comics and cartoons which transcend language and cultural barriers, takes them to a whole new level of impact.

June 15, 2024/by Jan
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Animations

Science Spaza

 

 

 

 

 

Science Spaza delivers exciting, curriculum-linked learning opportunities to a network of self-initiated science clubs and science centres across South Africa.

By partnering with Science Spaza, you can make a positive contribution to science, technology, and innovation in South Africa.

 

 

Science Spaza activity worksheets are interactive, curriculum-linked,
and fun. They result in lengthy engagement by the next generation of scientists, entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Activity worksheets are created around your key messages by our highly experienced team. Additional copies or print files can be arranged for your own outreach activities.

Science Spaza Space is the official newspaper of the Science Spaza
programme, linking clubs to one another and to the broader science
sector. 10 000 copies of this quarterly paper are delivered free
of charge to science centres and clubs nationally.

Science Spaza Space is an opportunity to reach young audiences with advertising and advertorial, or even an entire themed publication.

 

April 11, 2024/by hilary
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Animations, Comics

Gaming for Learning comic – UNISA

November 8, 2023/by hilary
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Animations, Comics, Film, Media & Film, Media Production, Public Engagement

Creating interactive media for CHAT (Community Health-worker Assistive Technology)

Jive Media Africa was privileged to develop interactive media for the Community Health worker Assistive Technology (CHAT) project – an innovative mHealth initiative in KZN, SA. This project was pioneered by Prof Lisa Butler, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Prof Jim Slotta, University of Toronto, and Thandanani Children’s Foundation (Pietermaritzburg, SA) and Jive Media Africa.

We used various media including animation and video to assist community health workers to impart crucial health messaging to impoverished South African households. These health workers are part of existing programmes administered by non-governmental organisations, such as Thandanani Children’s Foundation, serving households in communities around Pietermaritzburg. The digital media created by Jive Media Africa will be delivered via a tablet computer, and will foster meaningful discussions about health topics between the health workers and caregivers in the households.

View the media focussing on child health (birth to 5 years) on the following topics:

(The videos are all in isiZulu with English subtitles)

  • HIV
  • Severe childhood illness
  • Childhood development
  • Nutrition
  • Caregiver depression

View an ‘explainer’ video here:

CHAT-logo

September 13, 2016/by Jive Media
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Animations, Film

CHAT Modules on Caregiver Depression

Jive Media Africa CHAT

HERE:

August 31, 2015/by Jive Media
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Animations, Film

CHAT Module on Nutrition

Jive Media Africa CHAT

August 31, 2015/by Jive Media
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Animations, Film

CHAT Modules on Childhood Development

Jive Media Africa CHAT

 

August 31, 2015/by Jive Media
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Animations, Film

CHAT Modules on HIV

Jive Media Africa CHAT

 

 

What is HIV?

CD4, Viral Load and ARVs

Treatment and Adherence

Helping Children Take Their ARVs

August 31, 2015/by Jive Media
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Animations, Film

CHAT Modules on Severe Childhood Illness

Jive Media Africa CHAT

These videos are all in isiZulu with English subtitles:


Childhood Illness – Introduction

Childhood Illness – Newborn

Childhood Illness – Respiratory (0-6 weeks)

Childhood Illness – Respiratory (older than 6 weeks)

Childhood Illness – Diarrheal Diseases

Childhood Illness – Malnutrition

Childhood Illness – General signs

August 31, 2015/by Jive Media
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Animations, Media Production

Animations – Public Understanding of Biotechnology

Jive Media Africa has done a series of Animations for the Public Understanding of Biotechnology. We believe that an informed public is an empowered public – better able to make appropriate choices and decisions.

Tissue Culture/ Indigenous Plants

GMO

Vaccines

Forensics

GeneBank

Biomining

March 6, 2012/by Jive Media
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