Join Dr. Lynn Murphy Michalopoulos and David Robertson on the Social Work Is Everywhere podcast as they explore the Moving Well Project—a groundbreaking initiative delivering mental health and HIV prevention support to long-distance truck drivers in Zambia and beyond.

In this episode, you’ll hear from:

• Sabeen Ahmed, clinical social worker and curriculum developer for the Moving Well app
• Munsaka Mubela, coordinator with the Truck Drivers Association of Zambia
• Gracious Witola, social scientist and public health researcher

Discover how the team:

• Identified the unique mental health and HIV risks faced by truck drivers
• Developed and adapted a mobile app to deliver accessible, culturally relevant support
• Overcame challenges in reaching a mobile population through creative solutions like WhatsApp groups
• Engaged local communities, government, and private sector partners for sustainable impact

Learn about the project’s successes, lessons learned, and hopes for scaling up to reach more drivers across Africa and the world.

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