BLIND CHRONICLES, birthed in 2017, is an online series that aims at giving people an insight to the world of the blind and visually impaired. Its specific objectives are to: Educate the public on the welfare of blind persons in Nigeria and beyond. Expose the Nigerian populace about the challenges the blind go through in the society. Encourage disabled and abled persons to always be the best they can irrespective of their challenges. Clear people's misconception about the blind and guide their minds into developing a positive perception about the disabled and Entertain the general public with some funny and eventful personal experiences as a blind Nigerian.
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
PROJECT STATS
Project Type Do-it-yourself (DIY)
Current phase of development Stage 4: Early Adoption/Distribution
Expected location of implementation Africa
Implemented in Nigeria
Direct Impact 1100 people
Funding $ 1000
Sectors
Media and Communications, Arts, Performance, Sports, Agriculture, Food Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance, Digital Development & Enabling Technologies, Economic Growth and Trade, Entrepreneurship, Education, Energy, Environment, Gender, Non-discrimination, Health and Wellbeing, Housing and Infrastructure, Humanitarian Assistance, Displacement, Disaster Response, Youth, Transport & Supply Chain, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
HOW CAN OTHER MEMBERS HELP YOU?
- Assistance with the Press
- Mentorship
- Connecting resources
- Connecting with funding
- Website, social media, online strategy
- Organizing an Event
- Backend coding/programming expertise
- Resources, best practices, tool kits, research, data, etc
Activities
WHAT EVIDENCE DO YOU HAVE THAT YOUR PROJECT WORKS?
Blind Chronicles has reached more than a thousand people through its separate Facebook account where all the episodes can be read. These publications are usually shared on Demola Adeleke's Facebook page, which had sometime, received over 3,500 likes. My personal interview on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), aired on December 21, 2018 has attracted almost 25,0000 views. Additionally, Blind Chronicles has made visible impact on the lives of many others through the traditional media, apart from one-on-one mentoring. The project is ongoing.
DO YOU HAVE CURRENT USERS OR TESTERS?
Yes. The positive feedback has been very high.