Stories of change from around the world
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Potential, not Poverty
What happens when young people take control of their stories? The result is a moving short film and campaign called ‘Potential, not Poverty’. The film was created by a group of teenagers in England with experience of the issues addressed, with direction from award-winning film maker Paul Holbrook.
Guatemalan Girls Standing up to Climate Change
I worked with award-winning Brazilian photographer Lusia Dorr, to document the resilience of girls overcoming climate change in Guatemala.
Storytelling in a disaster - the Nepal Earthquake
I caught up with freelance photographer and videographer Suraj Shakya over tea. We produced a short film together in 2016, after the devastating Nepal earthquake. In this interview, Suraj reflects on his experiences as a photographer during the disaster.
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Meet the young people ending gender inequality
From Nepal, where a young man has worked tirelessly to end harmful traditions in his village, to Zimbabwe, where girls are helping each other earn a living.
Festivals doing their bit for the world
How about festivals that combine having an amazing time with doing some good for the world? If you love music but also want to do your bit, here is a list of festivals to help you do just that.
Stand With Eva
“To my fellow young people, we should rise up and make ourselves heard.” - Eva Tolage, a young girl from Tanzania, advocated for clean water for her community with a 150,000 signature petition and endorsement from President Obama.
The Women’s March – did it change anything?
Over two million people marched in cities around the world, in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington. Despite the hype and turnout, I battled with a common question - will it actually change anything?
12 photos to leave you smiling
In Zambia and Zimbabwe, I collected images and stories from some of the people I met. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I’ll let these photos guide you through my vibrant journey.
5 reasons this Tanzanian village will change the world
If you had no running water in your village, so you had to walk 1km at least once a day to collect it, what would you do? Well, the students of Malanzinga decided to write a letter to their government asking for clean water.
16 things young people can celebrate from 2016
With the end of the year in sight, we want to celebrate 16 brilliant moments from 2016 – including some impressive young people who have been shaping the world.
5 Young Powerful Women from around the world
From fighting child marriage to holding leaders to their promises, they show how young women can lead in their communities and the world.