Ukweli Video Productions has embraced technology and currently her programmes are authored, mastered, produced and availed in DVD, VCD and VHS formats.

To date we have produced over 265 productions of every sort and kind. These include Documentaries, Promotionals, Drama, Musicals, Archivials and NGO Anniversaries. Our Productions are well tailored to suit all languages. Basically our programmes are done in English and Kiswahili, occasionally doing others in French, German, Arabic, Italian and Dutch.

We are very competent in the world of video production and commited to producing of broadcast quality professional programmes. We belive that in video production, QUALITY is the name of the game!

CATEGORIES:

• Social Concerns (Pro-life, Slums, Aids Orphan care, Rehabilitation, Human rights, Children, Youth, Family & Marriage, Gender Equality, Peace issues, Disability)
• Health Issues - HIV/AIDS (English & Swahili), FGM, Drug Abuse.
• Development projects ( Intiatives, Agriculture) and Environmental concerns.
• Pastoral/Religious Concerns( Evangelization, Religious celebrations , Congregations, )
• Promotional and Commercials.
• Others.( on nature, Educational institutions, Political, Justice and Peace issues
  

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CHRISTINE:LAWYER IN THE SLUMS - 35min
Christine Bodewes, a Maryknoll lay missioner from the United states of America, is a Lawyer, Author and Human Rights activist who has dedicated her life to service for the poor. In this video, Christine and her team share on how they are a "Voice of the Voiceless", working tirelessly to offer civic education, legal aid, advocacy and lobbying on a broad range of human rights issues impacting the community like, land and housing problems, forced evictions, slum upgrading, illegal distribution of illicit brews and evangelization amidst poverty and despair to the impoverished people living in kibera slum.

HOPE BEYOND THE STREETS: Ukweli Home Of Hope - 25 min
"The ordinary child wakes up from a warm bed, starts the day with a good nourishing breakfast and enjoys the presence of loving parents. But in the streets of many urban centres, it is a different story. On average the streets of Kenya are hosting over 250,000 children.The project of Ukweli Home of Hope is very much a family, where the boys learn to live a normal life under adult supervision. To-date they have two main programmes: a drop-in centre which currently caters for at least 100 boys on a day to day basis and a home providing shelter to 20 boys.

THROUGH WOMEN'S EYES - 26 min
This powerful video looks into the world of media and its impact on the role of women in society. It asks the question: Is the media gender-sensitive? This is a great step towards using the media as a tool of empowering women. 

REFLECTIONS:Voices of Executive African Business Women - 13min
Reflections is a video that captures women as they discuss their contribution in all areas of management, whether in Politics or in Economics.

VOICES OF GRATITUDE - 25min
" Anyone who sees in his own occupation merely a means of earning money degrades it; but he that sees in it a service to mankind ennobles both his labour and himself" (A.L.Lowell). This, quite befits the activities of International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in Kenya characterised by their earnest service over time. Inturn, benefeciaries of their services are short of words but have only ' Voices of Gratitude'.

KENYA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
10 YEARS OF STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS - 37MINS
One of the leading human rights organizations in the country, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) celebrates a decade since its inception. This video highlights their struggle for human rights, over the last ten years, through various programmes.

THE GENOCIDE IN THE WOMB . - 67min
The abortion issue has divided the Nations of America and Kenya amongst others.It is not only a Medical issue but also a Moral one touching on the very fabric and meaning of Human life.This pro-life video is a major two part presentation that examines not only the Spiritual, Medical and Psychological aspects of abortion, but the trauma and Human loss that is incurred.Life is a precious gift given by God once and NO ONE has a right to takeor destroy it; ONCE GIVEN IT IS FOREVER!

 RAISING THE STANDARDS - 29min
The question of quality child care standards in developing nations especially children without primary carers (orphaned, those in conflict areas & other Vulnerable cases ), has oftenly been posed in major International forums.Studies have indicated that there is need to establish standards to be observed by those involved in providing care to children.Save the Children (UK) in this Video shares how it is working in 8 countries in East & Central Africa with programme staff and partner agencies in the provision of a minimum standard care for children.

KEEP IT REAL: A Youth Talk Show - 30min
This is a two-part 30-minute talk show which treat real issues that concern the youth of today like human sexuality, girl/boy relationships & life-long commitment.

TAPPING YOUTH CREATIVITY -19min
The youth form an inteegral part in any society. Most of their potential is manifest in their various levels of creativity. This Video tells the story an institute of Fine Arts, a project by Fr. Thomas Burke MM in the Blessed Sacrament parish of Buruburu,Nairobi kenya. This outstanding institute is a pioneer in tapping the artistic talents of young people in the East Africa Region.

THE WHITE BULL: The Liliir East Bank Conference on Peace and Reconciliation - 15min
THE WHITE BULL is a symbol of peace among the cattle-owning Nilotes of the Upper Nile, Southern Sudan. A White Bull is often sacrificed during peace talks to reconcile and cement relationships among feuding ethnic groups. This video documents the peace & reconciliation conference that took place in a little known village of Liliir in Bor country, in Southern Sudan.

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DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY - 27min
“Disability is not inability” is the motto behind the motivation and drive of paraplegic Anthony Muriithi, a Nairobi University Graduate, which is clearly printed on the back of his wheelchair for all to see. Though crippled by polio since the age two, he has left no stone untouched to accept his disability and lead a very normal life. This video tells the story of Disability through his eyes conveying the message; “Accept yourself, your state, for there is hope beyond Disability”.

"HIV/AIDS - All you need to know" is an Educational Video by Crystal hill Kenya whose objective is to provide comprehensive, yet simpilified information on HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS consultants and trainers present the basic HIV/AIDS facts and issues while Shades Classics ( a youth theatre group based in Kibera slums, Nairobi emboding the potential of the youth to lead change and make a diference), addresses the same issues through captivating music, dance and poetry. The blend of the two approaches is a powerful tool that supports both information and behaviour change. Amongst issues addressed in the 4 Volumes are;

• What is HIV/AIDS?
• The origin of HIV/AIDS.
• HIV/AIDS in Africa.
• The Biology of the Virus.
• The HIV test .
• Transimission of HIV.
• HIV prevention.
• HIV/AIDS disease and treatment.
• HIV/AIDS, culture and religion.
• The Social and Economic impact of HIV/AIDS.
• HIV/AIDS, Gender and Children.

• HIV & AIDS - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW........ 4 Volumes
• IF YOU WANT TO
• KOSODO: The village of Grandmothers
• THE LOST GENERATION; Everyone's Problem
• COMING TO SAY GOODBYE stories of AIDS in Africa
• THE ODDS AGAINST US; But there's Hope
• THE CARE GIVERS...
  - The Marknoll Brothers of Mombasa
• BEING POSITIVE ABOUT AIDS ( Eng & Swa)
• IT'S TOO LATE

• UKIWA NA HOFU.
• JUKUMU LETU.
• JIFUNZE UKIMWI.
• TAHADHARI KABLA YA HATARI.
• UKIMWI ANA KWA ANA.
  

THECARE GIVERS; MARYKNOLL BROTHERS OF MOMBASA - 45 min
This is a vocational tape featuring three Maryknoll Brothers working in Mombasa. Br. John Mullen runs an AIDS relief project. Together with a team of volunteer health workers, he goes door to door reaching out to the sick. Helping the youth "Make Responsible choices" is the concern of Br. Frank TenHoopen in the Mombasa based youth project. Br. Loren Beaudry runs a rescue centre for street children found on the streets of Mombasa. "The Grandsons of Abraham centre" strives to re-unite the children with their families.

IT'S TOO LATE…GIVE ME A CHANCE TO LIVE - 31 min
Tuvumiliane Choir is composed of eighteen brave men and women all HIV positive singing about the dangers of contracting AIDS. Their audiences are the uninfected youth of Western Kenya and beyond who are receiving the wrong messages on safe sex and promiscuity. The Oyugis Integrated Project has given these AIDS victims new hope and a desire to live with respect and dignity.

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WHOSE DEVELOPMENT-Rural development in Makueni-15 min
For many years Development Agencies have used different approaches to promote development. This documentary examines the Participatory Approach to Community development, and the resulting impact on human life. The Makueni Area Development Programme (MADP), has used this approach with the communities of Mavindini, Kanzokea and Kithuki localities in Makueni district.

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100YEARS IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Holy Family Minor Basilica,Nairobi - 60min
12th Sept. 2004 opened a new chapter in the History of the Catholic Church in Kenya as the Holy Family Minor Basilica celebrated its centenary of faith in a prayerful ceremony; 100 years in the Light of Christ. This video retraces and documents its History from 1904 – 2004, from the early spirit of the Holy Ghost Missionaries to their successors in current times.

OPEN DOORS, OPEN HEARTS - The Marist in Kenya - 33 min
The Marist International Centre , Nairobi is one amongst many similar centres over the whole world of the Marist Brothers congregation.This video looks into the various contibutions the model congregation via the centre has made to the local fraternity as well as the international community especially on refernce to its unique Charism in Education and Youth Apostolate literally opening its doors as well as opening the Hearts of its Brothers to reach the underpriviledged in the society day in day out.

THE KENYA DRAFT CONSTITUTION: What they haven't told Wanjiku - 16min
Family groups are disappointed that the draft constitution does not represent the values and aspirations of Kenyans in Key sections.this video highlights these main articles shedding some more light to them.

WHY SHOULD YOU VOTE? - 50min
Voting is one amongst the various democratic rights of a citizen of any state. However, as shared in this video, Kituo Cha Sheria, Kenya notably observes that not many people are often willing to exercise this democratic right. This video examines the ins of election process with a wider call on to why you should vote in an election.

2.CONSECRATE THEM IN THE TRUTH; The Story of Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) 1984- 2005 - 60min
CUEA is an institution that for the last 20 years has appealed to the scholary needs of African Countries and beyond. This video tells the humble story of the institution since its inception, sharing major milestones so far attained as well as seeking to promote its recently launched strategic plan for the next 10 years as it appeals for inclusiveness and donor support to expand its structures so that she continue's meeting the increasing scholary needs in Africa and the world at large.

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