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