The Story of Ebola wins first place

Published: November 19, 2016 | Comments: 1

The MY HERO International Film Festival is now underway, and The Story of Ebola has won 1st place in the Educational Category. The Festival celebrates those who create positive social change using media, art, and technology.

This is the 10th award received by The Story of Ebola. The film is an animated narrative made for “at risk” communities, especially for populations in West Africa experiencing the Ebola epidemic. It makes visible the invisible Ebola germs to help people see and understand how Ebola spreads and how to protect themselves. The film was made in collaboration with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, UNICEF, and Yoni Goodman.