In many African countries, Community Health Workers form the backbone of national health systems. Without people like Founèba Traoré who move door to door providing medical care in their communities, many people would have to travel for many kilometres to receive healthcare. This is how I got to tell her story.

Filming for this project was done in November 2022, and the final documentaries shared by USAID for World Malaria Day in March 2023. Below is a behind the scenes look at the filming, and the two documentaries created.

The Photography

Apart from delivering the two documentaries above, I was also tasked with creating images that would accompany Founèba’s story. These images helped tell the story on many USAID communication platforms.

How the Story was Shared

This story was shared widely by USAID for World Malaria Day 2023.

“What I do is important for my community. When they fall sick, they receive treatment quickly & easily at a lower cost since they don’t have to travel to a health clinic” says Founèba, a community health worker in Mali providing critical care.

Her story: https://t.co/rs24LrtzOZ pic.twitter.com/vjbtqAsH3y

— Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) April 20, 2023

With the nearest health center 12 miles away, the village of Wouloufiena, Mali, relies on community health worker Founèba Traoré for malaria care.

She is one of 100k health workers supported by @USAID-led @pmigov last year. #WorldMalariaDayhttps://t.co/4MkgaJpq2P

— Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) April 25, 2023

Community Lifelines by USAID publications on on Exposure