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4th National NCD Scientific Conference in Mwanza, Tanzania

KOPI is pleased to announce that our abstract titled "Evaluating the Impact of a Training Program in Prehospital Trauma Care and Mental Health for Traffic Police in Arusha, Tanzania" was accepted for oral presentation at the "4th Annual National Non-Communicable Diseases Scientific Conference 2022" in Mwanza, Tanzania. This abstract reports on the work completed in Arusha during the August 2022 initiative created in partnership with Same Qualities Foundation. A list of authors/contributors are below. Dr. Godfrey Kisigo was our lead evaluator on this work and instrumental in the evaluation and writing process.

More New Shirts!

Another wonderful way to support our mission. KOPI has brand new tee available in the bonfire store. Click into this news post to check the new design. It’s a great way to snag a shirt and support a good cause.

The Neglected Tropical Disease

Dr. Stephen Dunlop details the impact of trauma on global health. He addresses the impact, how it disproportionately effects low and middle income countries, and the important role that prehospital emergency medicine plays in addressing the issue.

New Shirts!

KOPI will be returning to Arusha in January 2021. We have started a new fundraising campaign in order to raise money to purchase materials used for training and patient care. One unique way you can help support our cause is by purchasing a t-shirt from our Bonfire store. 100% of the proceeds will go toward supporting our 2021 training program in Arusha.

Less than a Week

We are less than a week out from our November 2019 trip to Arusha. Thanks to your support we will be able to put on a successful training. We will be posting regularly from Arusha. Follow along by visiting our Facebook page and website.

Campaign, Emergency Medicine, Mental HealthNathan KorandaOctober 31, 2019The Arusha Project, EMS, Phase One, Mental HealthComment

The Arusha Project / Phase One

In November 2019 KOPI will be traveling to Arusha, Tanzania to train police officers in prehospital trauma care and mental health which will dramatically improve outcomes in the region. Find out more by viewing our story.

"SET" for Effective Communication

Atlanta psychotherapist and sex addiction expert, Bill Herring, does an excellent job detailing the “SET” framework. An effective communication technique to use when emotions run high.

Emergency Medicine, First Responder, Mental HealthNathan KorandaMarch 28, 2019Mental Health, Communication, Pre-hospital, EMS, SETComment

The Opportunity of Adversity

Aimee Mullins discusses the opportunity of adversity in a TED talk from 2009.

Chest Tubes, Doing Harm, and Failing Better

Dr. Andy Lichtenheld bravely discusses failure in a culture that prides itself in perfection. A lesson on failing better.