Endurance Racing in the Wadi Rum Desert
Here's a short film we shot for Africa Development Promise. World Water Day is March 22nd. Keep those facing water shortages in your thoughts during this difficult time!
East Colfax Youth Center - Veko
Check out a quick preview of our new short film for the East Colfax Youth Center in Denver. Keep an eye out for Veko's full story this week!
Empowering Women In Sierra Leone
Our friends at Education Cures are headed back to Sierra Leone this week! This short video was filmed in Freetown - where their team works to improve education outcomes for the most vulnerable. Learn more about the work they do at www.bigpicturemediaco.com
Who Comes to an AHR Clinic in Jordan?
Volunteer medical teams provide critical services for refugees in the Middle East. Here's a quick look at the kinds of patients Atlantic Humanitarian Relief treats in Jordan. Great insight for those that want to get involved and volunteer!
Global Shapers:
The Global Shapers are a network of young professionals in more than 400 cities around the world. Each team has members dedicated to solving some of the planets biggest challenges. Our friend Mina J Hanna is part of the Austin Hub - and he's applying to sepak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland next year. Check out his video application we filmed in Denver last month!
How Access To Clean Water Can Improve Education Outcomes In The Provinces Of Sierra Leone
For many children growing up in the provinces of Sierra Leone, finding water can be a daily task that interrupts early education. When we visited Freetown last November, we sat down with Grace to talk about the sacrifices she made to overcome that obstacle and make it to college. Find more international short films and learn about our work at www.bigpicturemediaco.com
How Did Atlantic Humanitarian Relief Get Its Start?
Here's a quick cut from our interview with Dr. Humam Akbik - director of Atlantic Humanitarian Relief.
DRIVE Project - Colorado
Maytham Alshadood is the director of DRIVE Project Colorado - a nonprofit that promotes civic engagement in the refugee and immigrant community. He worked as a combat translator for the US military in Iraq, and now he's helping new citizens in Colorado get involved with local, state, and national issues that impact their families.
Intro to AHR
Have you ever thought about volunteering with humanitarian teams in the Middle East? Here's a short video we produced for Atlantic Humanitarian Relief that explains their focus 🇯🇴
Humanitarian Volunteer Talks With Big Picture Media About His Experience In Refugee Clinics Across Jordan
Mina J Hanna is a humanitarian volutneer from Austin, Texas. In this interview he shares his experience working in Jordanian refugee clinics as a translator for Atlantic Humanitarian Relief.
World Refugee Day. Denver
Displaced By The Conflict In Syria, Judy Describes How She Ended Up Working In The Relief Effort In Jordan
The medical clinics we visit in Jordan can host hundreds of doctors, nurses, and humanitarian volunteers from all over the world. However, many people may not realize how many Syrians work alongside the international teams of physicians and surgeons etc. Watch Judy's story below to learn about her motivation to give back!
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A Pastors Story in Sierra Leone About Civil War Driving Him to Find His Calling in Freetown
Amid the violence of the countries civil war, a unique path led Pastor Tamba Lebbie to Sierra Leone International Mission School. There, he worked his way up to National Director of the mission, and he's made a career from what began as a good deed. Watch his inspirational discussion with Big Picture Media!
The Impact of Education in Sierra Leone
This short interview covers the goals and accomplishments of a school tucked into one of the poorest communities in Sierra Leone. Watch international director Richard Wernick discuss the last 25 years - from civil war to ebola to a teacher shortage - and find out how SLIMS continues to thrive! How is education impacting your community?
Amman, Jordan. Formerly known as Philadelphia, the capital city is home to around 4 million people. Trained pigeons circle the skyline and Roman ruins dot the city. Great food, better hospitality! Can’t wait to share the stories from this great country! 🇯🇴
Resilient. Hopeful. Strong... Syrian.
**Upcoming International Project
BIG NEWS! Next week our team will travel to Jordan. We'll be covering the refugee relief effort in and around Amman, and we will also visit medical clinics serving displaced people in camps and settlements North of the capital. Follow us for updates!
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Education Cures & Sierra Leone International Mission School
Our friends at Education Cures are returning to Sierra Leone soon! We want to help them connect with others working in education in the region. Watch this short video about teacher training at Sierra Leone International Mission School in Freetown, and share our page with anyone working to educate others where you live!
We are proud to be based in Colorado! The Denver community supports their students and teachers calling for common sense gun regulations. Here’s a quick shot from today’s march at the capital.
50 / 50 in Sierra Leone with Nemata Walker
Nemata Walker is the President and Founder of the 50-50 Group Sierra Leone, dedicated to empowering women in the country. Watch her short introduction below!
Lobby Day with Moms Demand Action in Denver, Colorado
Colorado has seen more than its share of gun violence and high profile incidents involving fi****ms. After our team saw Moms Demand Action at the Women’s March in Denver, we decided to follow them to the Colorado state capital where their volunteers met with state legislators to talk about common sense gun reform that can help save lives. This state chapter is growing rapidly as the calls for meaningful gun reform mount across the United States.
Here’s a short video that explains what the organization does, and how you can help. Today, students across the country will be walking out of school to protest our representatives inaction. They need our support, and so do our teachers! Your voice matters. This impacts us all and we encourage everyone to get involved.
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2018 Elections in Sierra Leone
This will be the third election in Sierra Leone since the civil war ended in 2002. The incumbent president has served the maximum 2 terms - and the country will go to the polls on March 7th. Here's a quick video about the vote!
Sunrise over Denver on Tuesday.
