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APHRC News – Issue 2, 2025 - APHRC
Welcome to APHRC’s second 2025 newsletter issue! This edition explores how the Center is closing the Knowledge Translation Gap, making [...]Read More...
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Just out: APHRC’s 2025 Newsletter | Issue 2
Did you know it takes 17 years to turn research into action? Discover how APHRC is closing the knowledge translation gap, turning complex research into accessible, relatable, and transformative insights to drive policy action and change 👉 buff.ly/k9AkHs5
Did you know it takes 17 years to turn research into action? Discover how APHRC is closing the knowledge translation gap, turning complex research into accessible, relatable, and transformative insights to drive policy action and change 👉 buff.ly/k9AkHs5
📣 Just Released!
APHRC’s 2025 Newsletter Issue 3
Theme: People. Purpose. Progress: APHRC in Pictures
This final newsletter issue captures our 2025 journey through pictures.
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APHRC’s 2025 Newsletter Issue 3
Theme: People. Purpose. Progress: APHRC in Pictures
This final newsletter issue captures our 2025 journey through pictures.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
📣 Just Released!
APHRC’s 2025 Newsletter Issue 3
Theme: People. Purpose. Progress: APHRC in Pictures
This final newsletter issue captures our 2025 journey through pictures.
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APHRC’s 2025 Newsletter Issue 3
Theme: People. Purpose. Progress: APHRC in Pictures
This final newsletter issue captures our 2025 journey through pictures.
🔗 Explore now 👉 : buff.ly/D06dttd
We are looking for you!
Here’s a chance to join #IamAPHRC.
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#Ikokazi #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica
Here’s a chance to join #IamAPHRC.
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#Ikokazi #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica
December 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We are looking for you!
Here’s a chance to join #IamAPHRC.
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#Ikokazi #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica
Here’s a chance to join #IamAPHRC.
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#Ikokazi #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica
APHRC Countdown to 2030 initiative is participating in a weeklong workshop to develop knowledge products on immunization.
These products, including fact sheets, policy briefs, and manuscripts, will support immunization advocacy and inform policy for data-driven decision-making in Kenya and beyond.
These products, including fact sheets, policy briefs, and manuscripts, will support immunization advocacy and inform policy for data-driven decision-making in Kenya and beyond.
December 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
APHRC Countdown to 2030 initiative is participating in a weeklong workshop to develop knowledge products on immunization.
These products, including fact sheets, policy briefs, and manuscripts, will support immunization advocacy and inform policy for data-driven decision-making in Kenya and beyond.
These products, including fact sheets, policy briefs, and manuscripts, will support immunization advocacy and inform policy for data-driven decision-making in Kenya and beyond.
APHRC's Data Science team recently paid a courtesy visit to Murang'a County's health leadership.
The discussions centered on accelerating the digitization of the County’s health systems and harnessing AI and machine learning to transform Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) care.
#IamAPHRC
The discussions centered on accelerating the digitization of the County’s health systems and harnessing AI and machine learning to transform Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) care.
#IamAPHRC
December 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
APHRC's Data Science team recently paid a courtesy visit to Murang'a County's health leadership.
The discussions centered on accelerating the digitization of the County’s health systems and harnessing AI and machine learning to transform Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) care.
#IamAPHRC
The discussions centered on accelerating the digitization of the County’s health systems and harnessing AI and machine learning to transform Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) care.
#IamAPHRC
🎉 Welcome to our APHRC Board Bulletin, where we spotlight the exceptional leaders guiding our mission and vision.
📕 Read more to know the team steering our commitment to transforming lives in Africa through research.
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📕 Read more to know the team steering our commitment to transforming lives in Africa through research.
🔗 Link: buff.ly/H2hmy6s
APHRC Board Bulletin 2025 - APHRC
Welcome to our APHRC Board Bulletin, where we spotlight the exceptional leaders guiding our mission and vision. Our Board brings [...]Read More...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🎉 Welcome to our APHRC Board Bulletin, where we spotlight the exceptional leaders guiding our mission and vision.
📕 Read more to know the team steering our commitment to transforming lives in Africa through research.
🔗 Link: buff.ly/H2hmy6s
📕 Read more to know the team steering our commitment to transforming lives in Africa through research.
🔗 Link: buff.ly/H2hmy6s
As we wind up the #16DaysOfActivism, Lucas Fondo a young SRHR advocate from Kilifi, Kenya shares his experience in creating safe spaces for young people:
“Young people in Kilifi face several interconnected challenges ..."
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“Young people in Kilifi face several interconnected challenges ..."
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From being on the menu to being at the table- young people taking charge - APHRC
By Lucas Kalama Fondo • What is it like to be a young person in Kilifi today? Being a young [...]Read More...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
As we wind up the #16DaysOfActivism, Lucas Fondo a young SRHR advocate from Kilifi, Kenya shares his experience in creating safe spaces for young people:
“Young people in Kilifi face several interconnected challenges ..."
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“Young people in Kilifi face several interconnected challenges ..."
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🔊 APHRC will join the Ouagadougou Partnership Annual Meeting (RAPO 2025) through the Countdown to 2030 initiative.
🗓️ December 16–18, 2025, Lomé, Togo
⏰ Side Session: 2:30–4:00 P.M.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/natEyhE
🗓️ December 16–18, 2025, Lomé, Togo
⏰ Side Session: 2:30–4:00 P.M.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/natEyhE
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🔊 APHRC will join the Ouagadougou Partnership Annual Meeting (RAPO 2025) through the Countdown to 2030 initiative.
🗓️ December 16–18, 2025, Lomé, Togo
⏰ Side Session: 2:30–4:00 P.M.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/natEyhE
🗓️ December 16–18, 2025, Lomé, Togo
⏰ Side Session: 2:30–4:00 P.M.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/natEyhE
This week, APHRC team is participating in the 3rd Kilifi County Scientific Symposium, sharing study findings on facility preparedness to provide post-abortion and post-rape care services in the county and contribute to critical discussions on translating these baseline insights into a Action Plan.
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This week, APHRC team is participating in the 3rd Kilifi County Scientific Symposium, sharing study findings on facility preparedness to provide post-abortion and post-rape care services in the county and contribute to critical discussions on translating these baseline insights into a Action Plan.
🔊 What does it take to do great coding and an even greater life beyond the screens?
📹 Watch November Take 5: Beyond the Desk to find out.
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#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
📹 Watch November Take 5: Beyond the Desk to find out.
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#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
Take 5 with John Ng'ethe | Episode 3
🔊 What does it take to do great coding and an even greater life beyond the screens? 📹 Find out in this month's Take 5: Beyond Your Desk
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December 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🔊 What does it take to do great coding and an even greater life beyond the screens?
📹 Watch November Take 5: Beyond the Desk to find out.
🔗 buff.ly/tRHetkz
#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
📹 Watch November Take 5: Beyond the Desk to find out.
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#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
Beyond plans and budgets, successful project delivery is also influenced by systems that shape how project teams are recruited, supported, and managed.
This Wednesday, Dec 10, 4PM, EAT, we'll be exploring how HR policies and practices influence project delivery.
Register & join: buff.ly/SKfAHO5
This Wednesday, Dec 10, 4PM, EAT, we'll be exploring how HR policies and practices influence project delivery.
Register & join: buff.ly/SKfAHO5
December 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Beyond plans and budgets, successful project delivery is also influenced by systems that shape how project teams are recruited, supported, and managed.
This Wednesday, Dec 10, 4PM, EAT, we'll be exploring how HR policies and practices influence project delivery.
Register & join: buff.ly/SKfAHO5
This Wednesday, Dec 10, 4PM, EAT, we'll be exploring how HR policies and practices influence project delivery.
Register & join: buff.ly/SKfAHO5
Kenya’s health workforce must catch up with the rising tide of cardiometabolic diseases.
Our new issue briefly outlines how stronger training, updated curriculum, and better infrastructure can equip health professionals to deliver quality CMD care.
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#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC
Our new issue briefly outlines how stronger training, updated curriculum, and better infrastructure can equip health professionals to deliver quality CMD care.
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#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC
Strengthening Capacity of Health Professionals to Address Kenya’s Rising Burden of Cardiometabolic Diseases - APHRC
Executive Summary Limited faculty capacity, outdated curricula, inadequate research infrastructure, and weak knowledge translation mechanisms are undermining the ability of [...]Read More...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Kenya’s health workforce must catch up with the rising tide of cardiometabolic diseases.
Our new issue briefly outlines how stronger training, updated curriculum, and better infrastructure can equip health professionals to deliver quality CMD care.
🔗 buff.ly/NCfrt44
#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC
Our new issue briefly outlines how stronger training, updated curriculum, and better infrastructure can equip health professionals to deliver quality CMD care.
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#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC
🕊️ In Loving Memory of Dr. Eshetu Girma
We honor the life of our dear colleague Eshetu, whose kindness, dedication, and gentle spirit left an unforgettable mark on all of us. Reflecting on moments we shared, he brought warmth and joy, and his presence will be deeply missed.
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We honor the life of our dear colleague Eshetu, whose kindness, dedication, and gentle spirit left an unforgettable mark on all of us. Reflecting on moments we shared, he brought warmth and joy, and his presence will be deeply missed.
🔗 buff.ly/hHa3PTe
In Loving Memory of Dr. Eshetu Girma Kidane. - APHRC
We honor the life of our dear colleague Eshetu, whose kindness, dedication, and gentle spirit left an unforgettable mark on [...]Read More...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🕊️ In Loving Memory of Dr. Eshetu Girma
We honor the life of our dear colleague Eshetu, whose kindness, dedication, and gentle spirit left an unforgettable mark on all of us. Reflecting on moments we shared, he brought warmth and joy, and his presence will be deeply missed.
🔗 buff.ly/hHa3PTe
We honor the life of our dear colleague Eshetu, whose kindness, dedication, and gentle spirit left an unforgettable mark on all of us. Reflecting on moments we shared, he brought warmth and joy, and his presence will be deeply missed.
🔗 buff.ly/hHa3PTe
Passing on of APHRC's Dr. Eshetu Girma Kidane
December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Passing on of APHRC's Dr. Eshetu Girma Kidane
🔊 Fresh from #AHDARS2025, this episode of the #DecolonizingGlobalHealth podcast features an exciting conversation featuring three leading voices in transforming global health research and policy in Africa: Seye Abimbola, Caroline Kabiru, and Frederick Wekesa.
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🔗 Listen here: buff.ly/tp6QCgI
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December 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🔊 Fresh from #AHDARS2025, this episode of the #DecolonizingGlobalHealth podcast features an exciting conversation featuring three leading voices in transforming global health research and policy in Africa: Seye Abimbola, Caroline Kabiru, and Frederick Wekesa.
🔗 Listen here: buff.ly/tp6QCgI
🔗 Listen here: buff.ly/tp6QCgI
🤝 Join us for a webinar on advancing the sustainability and resilience of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) organizations across Africa.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT (GMT +3)
🔗 Register here:https://buff.ly/eL4ydB1
#SRHR#IamAPHRCResearch
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT (GMT +3)
🔗 Register here:https://buff.ly/eL4ydB1
#SRHR#IamAPHRCResearch
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🤝 Join us for a webinar on advancing the sustainability and resilience of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) organizations across Africa.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT (GMT +3)
🔗 Register here:https://buff.ly/eL4ydB1
#SRHR#IamAPHRCResearch
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT (GMT +3)
🔗 Register here:https://buff.ly/eL4ydB1
#SRHR#IamAPHRCResearch
🤝 Join us for a webinar on advancing the sustainability and resilience of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) organizations across Africa.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT (GMT +3)
🔗 Register here:https://buff.ly/eL4ydB1
#SRHR#IamAPHRCResearch
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT (GMT +3)
🔗 Register here:https://buff.ly/eL4ydB1
#SRHR#IamAPHRCResearch
December 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🤝 Join us for a webinar on advancing the sustainability and resilience of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) organizations across Africa.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT (GMT +3)
🔗 Register here:https://buff.ly/eL4ydB1
#SRHR#IamAPHRCResearch
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT (GMT +3)
🔗 Register here:https://buff.ly/eL4ydB1
#SRHR#IamAPHRCResearch
“Garbage in, garbage out”
This was the rallying call last week during a meeting with 23 members of the Kenya National Assembly to advocate for legislative action to regulate food environments.
Members committed themselves to champion healthier food environments for the benefit of all Kenyans.
This was the rallying call last week during a meeting with 23 members of the Kenya National Assembly to advocate for legislative action to regulate food environments.
Members committed themselves to champion healthier food environments for the benefit of all Kenyans.
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 AM
“Garbage in, garbage out”
This was the rallying call last week during a meeting with 23 members of the Kenya National Assembly to advocate for legislative action to regulate food environments.
Members committed themselves to champion healthier food environments for the benefit of all Kenyans.
This was the rallying call last week during a meeting with 23 members of the Kenya National Assembly to advocate for legislative action to regulate food environments.
Members committed themselves to champion healthier food environments for the benefit of all Kenyans.
⏰ Happening Today!
🤝 Join the Mental Health Data Prize Africa Initiative for an important discussion on centering lived experience in mental health research and policy.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/F20DlWk
#MentalHealthAfrica #LivedExperience #MentalHealthResearch #APHRC
🤝 Join the Mental Health Data Prize Africa Initiative for an important discussion on centering lived experience in mental health research and policy.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/F20DlWk
#MentalHealthAfrica #LivedExperience #MentalHealthResearch #APHRC
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
⏰ Happening Today!
🤝 Join the Mental Health Data Prize Africa Initiative for an important discussion on centering lived experience in mental health research and policy.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/F20DlWk
#MentalHealthAfrica #LivedExperience #MentalHealthResearch #APHRC
🤝 Join the Mental Health Data Prize Africa Initiative for an important discussion on centering lived experience in mental health research and policy.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/F20DlWk
#MentalHealthAfrica #LivedExperience #MentalHealthResearch #APHRC
📢 Webinaire | Dialogue Médias–Recherche
📅 Lundi 1er décembre
⏰ 11h00 – 12h30 GMT
Rejoignez-nous pour le Dialogue Médias-Recherche, une conversation essentielle réunissant journalistes, chercheurs et acteurs du développement.
🔗Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire:https://buff.ly/0Ox9KeY
📅 Lundi 1er décembre
⏰ 11h00 – 12h30 GMT
Rejoignez-nous pour le Dialogue Médias-Recherche, une conversation essentielle réunissant journalistes, chercheurs et acteurs du développement.
🔗Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire:https://buff.ly/0Ox9KeY
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📢 Webinaire | Dialogue Médias–Recherche
📅 Lundi 1er décembre
⏰ 11h00 – 12h30 GMT
Rejoignez-nous pour le Dialogue Médias-Recherche, une conversation essentielle réunissant journalistes, chercheurs et acteurs du développement.
🔗Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire:https://buff.ly/0Ox9KeY
📅 Lundi 1er décembre
⏰ 11h00 – 12h30 GMT
Rejoignez-nous pour le Dialogue Médias-Recherche, une conversation essentielle réunissant journalistes, chercheurs et acteurs du développement.
🔗Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire:https://buff.ly/0Ox9KeY
Happening this Week!
#IamAPHRC Countdown to 2030 Initiative is holding a workshop on communication, documentation, and knowledge translation for operational and implementation research writing for the Zimbabwe Country collaboration team.
#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
#IamAPHRC Countdown to 2030 Initiative is holding a workshop on communication, documentation, and knowledge translation for operational and implementation research writing for the Zimbabwe Country collaboration team.
#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Happening this Week!
#IamAPHRC Countdown to 2030 Initiative is holding a workshop on communication, documentation, and knowledge translation for operational and implementation research writing for the Zimbabwe Country collaboration team.
#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
#IamAPHRC Countdown to 2030 Initiative is holding a workshop on communication, documentation, and knowledge translation for operational and implementation research writing for the Zimbabwe Country collaboration team.
#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
🗓️ One day to go!
🤝 Join us tomorrow, November 27 at 4:00 PM EAT, as we delve into Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) environmental pathways and innovative, context-relevant approaches to strengthen related surveillance across Africa.
🔗 Secure your spot: buff.ly/4pZ6t0N
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
🤝 Join us tomorrow, November 27 at 4:00 PM EAT, as we delve into Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) environmental pathways and innovative, context-relevant approaches to strengthen related surveillance across Africa.
🔗 Secure your spot: buff.ly/4pZ6t0N
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
November 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🗓️ One day to go!
🤝 Join us tomorrow, November 27 at 4:00 PM EAT, as we delve into Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) environmental pathways and innovative, context-relevant approaches to strengthen related surveillance across Africa.
🔗 Secure your spot: buff.ly/4pZ6t0N
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
🤝 Join us tomorrow, November 27 at 4:00 PM EAT, as we delve into Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) environmental pathways and innovative, context-relevant approaches to strengthen related surveillance across Africa.
🔗 Secure your spot: buff.ly/4pZ6t0N
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
🔊 Webinar Alert: Media–Research Dialogue
📅 Monday, December 1, 2025
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
Join us for the Media–Research Dialogue, an essential conversation designed to bring together journalists, researchers, and development actors.
🔗 Registration link: buff.ly/u2q4iHY
📅 Monday, December 1, 2025
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
Join us for the Media–Research Dialogue, an essential conversation designed to bring together journalists, researchers, and development actors.
🔗 Registration link: buff.ly/u2q4iHY
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🔊 Webinar Alert: Media–Research Dialogue
📅 Monday, December 1, 2025
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
Join us for the Media–Research Dialogue, an essential conversation designed to bring together journalists, researchers, and development actors.
🔗 Registration link: buff.ly/u2q4iHY
📅 Monday, December 1, 2025
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
Join us for the Media–Research Dialogue, an essential conversation designed to bring together journalists, researchers, and development actors.
🔗 Registration link: buff.ly/u2q4iHY
Did you know that some Kenyan adolescents start using tobacco products as early as age 5?
Kenya’s DaYTA 2024 survey reveal that peer influence remains a major driver; majority of youth report starting to smoke because a friend smoked, alongside curiosity and the appeal of packaging
#DaYTAKE
Kenya’s DaYTA 2024 survey reveal that peer influence remains a major driver; majority of youth report starting to smoke because a friend smoked, alongside curiosity and the appeal of packaging
#DaYTAKE
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Did you know that some Kenyan adolescents start using tobacco products as early as age 5?
Kenya’s DaYTA 2024 survey reveal that peer influence remains a major driver; majority of youth report starting to smoke because a friend smoked, alongside curiosity and the appeal of packaging
#DaYTAKE
Kenya’s DaYTA 2024 survey reveal that peer influence remains a major driver; majority of youth report starting to smoke because a friend smoked, alongside curiosity and the appeal of packaging
#DaYTAKE