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Bring the data to life with this collection of videos, photos, and articles. All of these stories are drawn from real people and programs, to deepen your understanding of the map’s four broad themes – education, gender, climate, and health – and the SDGs. Use the integrated filters to find resources by type, SDG, and/or by theme.
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A cut above: Education in Syria
Syria’s civil war left 90 percent of the population living under the poverty line. In this short film, learn how Areej and other young Syrians are gaining new employment opportunities through training courses for in-demand skills like cosmetology, leatherwork and design.
A desktop and a dream: Closing the digital divide in Pakistan
Digital technology has transformed the ways we live and work, providing new pathways for social and economic opportunity.
A tale of two gardens: Growing solutions in Tanzania
Like thousands of other primary students in rural Tanzania, 12-year-old Sharifa was often in-and-out of school.
Banking on community: How two entrepreneurs are challenging inequality in Pakistan
Access to financial services like savings accounts and loans can be challenging in remote and rural communities.
Beyond the clinic: Mobile health care in Kenya
This short film follows doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals from Kenya’s public healthcare system, who travel to remote regions of the country to provide care — with a focus on the needs of women and children.
Beyond the conflict: How education is unlocking hope in Syria
Globally, an estimated 222 million children and youth living in situations affected by conflict do not have access to education support.
Digging deeper: School gardens in Uganda
In this short video, meet one of these refugees, Esther, and learn how she leads a school garden to feed students, help pay school fees, and learn about agriculture and climate at the same time.
Every last drop: Connecting communities to water in Syria
Syria is currently facing its worst drought in 70 years as a result of unseasonably low levels of rainfall since autumn 2020. Over 60 percent of Syria’s land is vulnerable to drought. Many households must buy their water from private trucking services: expensive, unsustainable and of variable quality.
Finding her voice: How youth performers are promoting change in Pakistan
In global gender equality ratings, Pakistan ranks near the bottom. But adolescents are a powerful force for change, not only to influence their peers but older generations as well. Meet Adiba and other youth advocates in Pakistan as they use community theatre to deliver their message of equality.
Game to learn: Harnessing the power of the world’s most popular sport
In rural Uganda, a group of dedicated teachers are using soccer to transform their school. Leveraging the power of sports, this playful solution is inspiring attendance and fostering a love of learning amongst students at Rodo Primary School in Moyo, Uganda.
Homage to Water: Shrinking water resources in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan
In this episode from season 2, fishing and farming communities in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan face a looming threat to their culture and survival as water resources in Central Asia dry up dangerously fast.
In safe hands: Holding space for gender equality in Mozambique
In Mozambique, internal conflict has displaced more than a million people. In this short film, meet Awa and Zura as they participate in a program to help young women and teenaged girls process the conflict and overcome its effects, particularly on their health and well-being.
More than a room: Safe spaces for girls in Mozambique
In areas affected by conflict and displacement, women and girls face exacerbated patterns of discrimination that affect their wellbeing. In these settings, safe spaces provide emotional, psychological, and physical security.
No water, no village: Shrinking water resources in the mountains of South Asia
In this episode from season 1, meet the scientists and activists in India, working on solutions to the threats posed by low snowfall and receding glaciers.
Not just a pastime, but a lifeline: Weaving identity, artistry, and optimism in Madagascar
How one woman is weaving together identity, artistry, and optimism for a brighter future.
On the road to save lives: Mobile health clinics in Mozambique
In the lush landscapes of Cabo Delgado access to quality healthcare is one of the main challenges facing rural communities in Mozambique’s northernmost province.
One tune-up at a time: Equipping young women in northern Uganda with the tools to a build brighter future
A wrench, a tire pump, a jug of motor oil. In northern Uganda, these are tools for women’s empowerment.
Periods, poverty, and a business plan: How a young entrepreneur is supporting sustainable menstrual health in Tanzania
In many countries, barriers to menstrual health mean missing out on life opportunities, including rights to education, employment, and gender equality. But that is changing in Mwanza, Tanzania, thanks to people like Iddah.
Planting seeds: Cultivating education in Uganda
For communities like Moyo in northern Uganda, poverty and entrenched gender inequalities prevent many children from getting an education. In this short film, meet Christopher, who helped raise funds for school fees and improve nutrition for local children by donating his land for a community garden.
Remote connections: Redefining “women’s work” in Pakistan
In northern Pakistan, remote geography, limited infrastructure, and lack of access to training make it difficult to launch a career - especially for young women who want to enter male-dominated fields like technology. Meet Nadia and Shahzia, who are blazing a trail for other women in the region.
Reshaping tradition: Community leaders in Tanzania breaking cycles of harm
In many rural Tanzanian communities, deeply rooted gender norms continue to limit women’s economic and social agency
Rhythm and roots: Music as an instrument for change in Pakistan
In this short film, meet Kashif, a musician and entrepreneur in Pakistan who is harnessing the cultural power and economic potential of music to create new opportunities in the region — especially for girls.
Ripples of change: Women’s change groups in Mozambique
Women in northern Mozambique face daily challenges due to gender inequality, often rooted in harmful sociocultural norms.
Running in the family: Shaping generations of learning in East Africa
Established in the 1980s, MECP has shaped generations of learning across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Snapshots of inclusion: How changemakers across Africa and Asia are breaking gender barriers
This short photo series celebrates changemakers who are driving social, economic, and political empowerment for women and girls.
The beautiful game: Meet Josephine
Whether you call it soccer or football, the beautiful game is uniting Canadians across the country. But sport can unite us for even bigger purposes.
The carry all: Tailored solutions to keeping children in school in Uganda
Girls in conflict-affected areas are more than twice as likely to be out of school than boys. The factors that prevent children in Uganda from attending school are numerous and complex. Learn how Richard, a local teacher, took part in a community process to define these factors — and take action to solve them.
The colour of smog: Art and air quality in Pakistan
In this episode from season 1, travel to Lahore, which often has the world’s most polluted air, and learn how local artist Irfan Dahri is raising awareness through his art.
The entrepreneur: Opening new economic opportunities for women in Pakistan
Ainee runs three businesses, yet she still finds time to mentor and support other local women.
The graduate: From ABCs to university in Kenya
Early childhood is one of the most critical stages of a child’s development, as the brain and body rapidly develop. But globally, 175 million children do not have access to pre-primary education. In this short film, meet Mwinyi, who reflects on the importance of his early years in setting the stage for his success today.
The island doctor: Better care for women and babies in Tanzania
On Ukerewe Island in Lake Victoria, lack of healthcare services is a major concern in pregnancy and childbirth. Join Dr. Simiyu, the head of maternity at one of the few medical facilities on the island, as she does her rounds and explains the challenges they face — and how she’s addressing them.
The mobile clinic: Bringing care to communities in Mozambique
A shortage of healthcare facilities and workers make it difficult for many people in Mozambique to get care.
The volunteers: In East Africa, good health starts at home
Community health volunteers can play a vital role in the healthcare system by sharing health information with their neighbours. In this short film, tag along with Nelly in Kenya and Joyce in Tanzania, as they educate their communities and connect them to the care they need.
The world has changed: Melting glaciers in Tajikistan
In this episode from season 1, learn how glaciers at some of the highest mountain ranges of the world are melting rapidly — and what this means for survival in the Pamirs of Tajikistan.
Threads of empowerment: How one woman is supporting economic livelihoods in rural Pakistan
In mountainous and remote areas like Chitral, there are limited employment opportunities due to factors like low levels of industrialization and inadequate transportation infrastructure.
