Open

“Open source technology lets us build collaboratively with African developers in the lead, designing programs to meet the specific needs of our people. If we invest in open source development training in Africa we will be supporting a new generation of self-sufficient health professionals able to use technology and customize programs to meet the most urgent needs. Better organized, efficient, affordable and sustainable systems save lives.” – Youssou N’Dour

Bringing the brightest stars in music and technology together to save lives.

Youssou N’Dour, Grammy Award winning artist, worldwide recording star, and internationally acclaimed humanitarian ambassador has partnered with the global nonprofit IntraHealth International to put the latest advances in open source technology into the hands of local practitioners, decision makers and young professionals across Africa to solve the most critical public health issues of our day.

Youssou and a select group of recording artists will join together to digitally release a series of songs, raising funds and visibility for the highly anticipated IntraHealth OPEN initiative, changing the way people think about health, technology and the developing world. The worldwide campaign will launch in November, 2008 with a full page ad in Time magazine and full court multimedia press including targeted blog and social networking campaigns, grassroots outreach, and partnerships with leaders in the fields of music, entertainment, public health and technology.