EBOLA DISQUS

#MobileYali is coming...Join The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) on Twitter and Facebook for a live chat this Tuesday through Thursday. This is our most kind invitation to you.

Dear Friend,

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has been a battle against not just the disease itself, but the fear and stigma that can disrupt treatment and recovery from the disease.

Join our next #YALICHAT with Saran Kaba Jones, a Liberian-American who founded FACEAfrica, an NGO that addresses health and sanitation issues in Africa.

Here are the #YALICHAT details:

• WHAT: Ebola - Increasing Community Awareness, Dispelling Rumors, and Learning the Facts
• WHEN: Tuesday, December 16 - Thursday, December 18
• WHERE:
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/YALINetwork 
  • Twitter: www.twitter.com/YALINetwork (@yalinetwork)

Saran is currently in Liberia working with communities to fight Ebola. She will be online to answer your questions about her experiences and the many misconceptions that surround the outbreak.

Post your questions on Facebook or tweet them to @yalinetwork and include #YALICHAT. Saran's experience in community organization can help you find ways to respond to a crisis in your community. 

Looking forward to your participation next week. 

Sincerely,
Macon Phillips
Coordinator, Bureau of International Information Programs
U.S. Department of State

P.S. FACEAfrica uses their local networks in southeastern Liberia to build disease prevention and awareness programs, and works with community leaders to dispel the rumors, fears and misunderstandings about the Ebola virus. Click here to learn more about FaceAfrica. 


Looking forward to your contributions.