Subjects:
Communication and development | Access to knowledge
Local Voices Global Vision
Language: English
In Sierra Leone, a country devastated by years of brutal civil war, young people are using new technology to create music, make movies, and run radio programs. In India, youth are exploring how technology can be used to address poverty. Now these youth (at the forefront of the technology revolution but forgotten by decision-making, are joining forces to make their voices heard.
Featured on the DVD:
- 45 min. documentary featuring stories from seven countries
- Educational kit
- Production commentary, Behind the scenes feature and still gallery
Place/region:
Austria,
Haiti,
India,
Nigeria,
Sierra Leone,
Tunisia,
Africa,
Europe,
Caribbean,
North Africa
Type: Documentary
Extract: 4 min. Total length:
Production and personalities:
Director: Jarra McGrath
Participant: Alex Fielding, Andrew Benson Greene Jr, Gbenga Sesan, Jennifer Corriero, Marouen Maraihi, Rim Nour, Robert Sagun, Sonali Unkule, Sylvanus Murray, Titilayo Akinsanmi
Producer: Nick Moraitis, Alberto Nardelli, Michael Furdyk
Publisher: Youth Creating Digital Opportunities (YCDO); Takingitglobal
Coproducer/sponsor: Global Knowledge Partnership; UNESCO
Published in:
Type: Documentary
Extract: 4 min. Total length:
Production and personalities:
Director: Jarra McGrath
Participant: Alex Fielding, Andrew Benson Greene Jr, Gbenga Sesan, Jennifer Corriero, Marouen Maraihi, Rim Nour, Robert Sagun, Sonali Unkule, Sylvanus Murray, Titilayo Akinsanmi
Producer: Nick Moraitis, Alberto Nardelli, Michael Furdyk
Publisher: Youth Creating Digital Opportunities (YCDO); Takingitglobal
Coproducer/sponsor: Global Knowledge Partnership; UNESCO
Published in:
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