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The history of Western psychiatry is replete with mistakes as well as successes. Currently, high-income countries desperately need reforms to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and availability of behavioral health care (relating to mental functioning and substance use). Meanwhile, developing behavioral health systems in low- and middle-income countries presents major challenges to policy makers. Unmet behavioral health needs and burdens are enormous, but as change occurs, there is the danger that Western mistakes will be repeated.
We need to review bio-psycho-social understandings and see how these may be implemented most effectively in the context of diverse cultures, beliefs and values. Innovations in service delivery, taking advantage of upcoming and adapted technologies, offer opportunities which should be assessed in ways appropriate to those different contexts. We also need to explore how patients’ interests, rights and preferences may be best elicited, protected and acted upon, consistent with institutional and legal norms informed by health care delivery science. Both aspects are key to determining how health systems’ capacity can be built most economically and effectively, and how ‘patients’ can be ‘agents’ in their own behavioral health care.
I finally got my film developed from last August. I had no idea if my camera worked or not because I had just bought it. I am very pleased with the camera and how the photos turned out. I will be uploading more film soon.
I haven't quit on my 365. I've just been too busy to upload.
I take photos everyday.
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Borough of Scarborough and English county of North Yorkshire. Before local government reorganisations in the late 1960s, it was part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has an established maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived. The fishing port developed during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets, and was (along with the nearby fishing village of Staithes) where Captain Cook learned seamanship.
The Nation’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Science and Mathematics Competition
Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) recognizes and empowers our nation’s most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges.
Each year, nearly 1,900 students enter the Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study. Unique among high school competitions, the Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the most promising scientists among the nation’s high school seniors.
This is one of my first self-developed photos. I burned a roll this morning so I'd have something to play with. Not bad for a first attempt.
Arista Premium 400, Arista chemistry.
First attempt at developing without bleach aka bleach bypass but I don't think it worked. Camera used Canon BF-10 26mm fixed focus Fujifilm 200 200 ISO developed in Bellini Foto C41 11-5-2023
Speciose Niyokindi, a mother who once struggled to feed her children, testifies: 'Without credit, farming would have been impossible for my husband and me. We didn’t even have land to cultivate. Thanks to the microfinance loan and guidance from agronomists, we now have bountiful harvests and a brighter future.'
With their debt nearly repaid, Speciose and her family plan to expand into livestock farming. Her story is a testament to how financial inclusion can uplift communities.
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Burundi is a low-income country, with 80% of its population working in agriculture. In 2019, a study by the National Bank of Burundi revealed a stark reality: only 2% of loans from microfinance institutions supported the agricultural sector. Recognising this gap, Cordaid launched the Rural Innovative Finance Development Support Project (PADFIR) to bridge the divide.
PADFIR has helped rural farmers access vital resources, transforming their lives and livelihoods by raising awareness, creating tailored financial products, and partnering with microfinance institutions.
One of PADFIR’s standout initiatives is the introduction of agri-finance using the Agriculture Credit Assessment Tool (A-CAT). This tool facilitates financing across the agricultural value chain, ensuring farmers receive the support they need for sustainable growth. As the project approaches its conclusion, the results are evident: countless families have gained financial independence and stability.
Marc Bancanamwo’s journey is a success story. With a loan of 1,133 euros, he harvested over 73 tons of potatoes, earning recognition as a seed multiplier in Mwaro province. 'Cordaid connected us with microfinance collaborators who provided funding and technical support,' Marc explains. 'The advice on planting calendars, seasonal best practices, and modern techniques was invaluable.'
Egide Kamaranyota oversees PADFIR’s microfinance initiatives and highlights the collaborative effort with 12 microfinance institutions. 'Together, we’ve developed financial products tailored to the rural sector. Awareness-raising has been central to our success,' he notes.
The Twitezimbere Financial Institution, a PADFIR partner, credits Cordaid’s support for their growth. 'Cordaid provided us with training, agricultural finance tools like A-CAT, and resources such as motorbikes and an agronomist to improve customer outreach and support in the field,' director Egide Nijebariko shared.
Despite the progress, challenges persist. Many microfinance institutions view agriculture as high-risk due to disrupting factors like climate change. Farmers, too, often hesitate to embrace credit. To address these barriers, PADFIR has introduced community-based rural microfinance and piloted agricultural micro-insurances, offering much-needed security for farmers.
Cordaid’s plans are ambitious yet grounded in the needs of rural communities. The organisation aims to make farmers more resilient by expanding access to credit, raising awareness, and training microfinance agents. The pilot phase of the micro-insurance initiative will also be extended to include more members and new partnerships will be welcomed to enhance the project’s impact.
Since 2019, Cordaid has promoted sustainable agri-food systems in Burundi, focusing on climate resilience and rural financing. Following its merger with ICCO in 2021, the organisation has broadened its scope to address systemic challenges in agriculture, ensuring a brighter and more sustainable future for rural farmers.
More about Cordaid Burundi: www.cordaid.org/en/countries/burundi/
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