Uganda: Benjamin Spartos, A Legacy of Music and Love
Music is a universal language that unites and heals communities. Its role in promoting good mental health is great and essential. Benjamin Spartos is using music to change mindsets around mental health issues and support people battling these challenges
Project description
Benjamin Spartos is a recording/performing artist, singer/songwriter and philanthropist who believes in the power of music in promoting good mental health.
He envisions a healthy community united by love and this is achieved by nurturing that love in the heart of humanity through positive music. Benjamin is determined to reduce the knowledge gap in the mental health sector and support those that are victims to mental health conditions. This is achieved through production and promotion of songs (audio and video), organizing online discussions to create awareness on mental health issues and online performances.
Seeking students with interest in concept writing and grant development along with social media and strategic communications.
To learn more, you can visit the official website or official Facebook page.
Project outcome
- Monthly zoom meetings that stream live on social media to create discussions around good mental health.
- Posters and short videos with information about mental health challenges and how to get support.
- Mapping of mental health service providers in Gulu that can be accessed by anyone experiencing mental health challenges
Project details
| Length of commitment | Variable |
| Start time | Any time |
| Level of collaboration | We are open to any level of collaboration. Some tasks and activities may require few collaborations whereas other tasks may require a joint team. |
| Benefits | Academic Credit, Volunteer, Work Study |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students |
Project mentor
Mara Huber
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Research and Experiential Learning; Director, Experiential Learning Network
Phone: (716) 829-2834
Email: mbhuber@buffalo.edu
Have a question about this project? Mara Huber hosts drop-in office hours on Zoom every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.
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