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