Little by Little

Synopsis

Focuses on reproductive health as the key factor in both the empowerment of women and in sustainable development, and shows women taking small but crucial steps to improve their lives and their health. A Nepalese mother of seven and her only daughter often go without food so that the males in the family can eat. In Ghana it is the educated women are more likely to look after their health an d family planning needs. In Bolivia a group of teenagers attend a family planning instructors’ programme.

Language

English

Country

Nepal

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £30.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) (UK education)

Notes

Paired with ALMOST LIKE FIRE.

Subjects

Development studies

Keywords

family planning; sustainable development; women’s health

Credits

Director

Christopher Walker

Distributor

Name

TVE

Email

General email: tve@tve.org.uk.Sales and outreach: distribution@tve.org.uk

Web

http://tve.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+ 91 (11) 26 410 684

Address

46 Bloomsbury Street
London
WC1B 3QJ

Notes

TVE works with partners globally to produce films on environment and development issues, as well as health and human rights. Most of the 600 films are available for sale on DVD for educational use. Previously known as Television Trust for the Environment.