Abortion is currently legal in Zambia. ‘Mwansa’s Story’ explores why, despite this, so many girls and young women attempt to end unwanted pregnancies on their own.
This animation illustrates vital academic research carried out by the LSE-based project ‘Adolescents and Abortion: Ethiopia, Malawi and Zambia‘
Artistic Collaborators
- IPAS Zambia project lead: Kudzai Meda Chilufya
- Scriptwriter: Chanju Mwanza
- Artist: Debasmita Dasgupta
- Animator: Diana Garcia
- Voice talent: Kazya Musuka, Ngosa Chungu, Isaac Chambra, Mutamula Mwale
- Creative consultant: Naomi Doras
- Sound design & music: Rowan Bishop
Research and development
- Kudzai Meda Chilufya
- Tamara Fetters
- Professor Ernestina Coast
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