Doing research with communities also means giving back to them. That’s the whole purpose of this restitution work carried out by the Malakit/CUREMA projects with people working in artisanal gold mining.
Objective: share the research results in an accessible format, directly useful to the people concerned.
7 video capsules in Portuguese (1min30 each), co-created with health mediators Ronnie, Camila and Jonalide.
Creation workshop: April 15-16, 2026, Oiapoque.
A participatory process from start to finish: messages co-built with health professionals and mediators, then tested directly with the community — life stories, spontaneous discussions, immediate identification with the messages. Very positive feedback, which then guided the filming and distribution.
Distribution: TikTok, WhatsApp, Malakit website.
The 7 capsules:
The Malakit/CUREMA project
The kit that lets you test and treat yourself for malaria, on site, for free.
Malaria vivax: symptoms and where to get treated
Fever, pain, fatigue: don’t wait, take the test, start treatment right away.
Leishmaniasis
A wound that won’t heal? No self-medication: go straight to a health center.
Sexual health
Screening, vaccination, protection: taking care of yourself and your partners, on both sides of the border.
Against Violence Towards Women
Recognizing violence, knowing you’re not alone, and knowing what resources are available in French Guiana, Brazil and Suriname.
Against Violence Towards Women
Everyone’s role in addressing violence against women: listen, support, refer.
Self-medication
Antibiotics and painkillers are not harmless. Build your first-aid kit with a health professional, and consult remotely if in doubt.