MULTIMEDIA

Telling stories with videos, photos & podcasts

Global development initiatives result in positive, and sometimes dramatic, changes in the lives of people. Through video and other multimedia methods, Creative tell their success stories and how the results were achieved.

 

Washington, D.C.: #PeacehackDC – Behind the scenes of a hackathon for peace

Digital Development

For 36 hours, nearly 20 peacebuilding experts and technologists huddled around laptops in a rush to hammer out new games, applications and tools to counter violent extremism. Hosted by Creative Associates International in partnership with International Alert in Sept. 2015, #PeacehackDC joined a global #Peacehack effort to develop tech solutions to promote peace and mitigate violent conflict. Get an inside view of the process behind "hacking" for peace.... Read More

 

 

Morocco: Creating a culture of reading in middle school

Education

Middle school is a key time to master critical reading skills, but reading comprehension has been low among Moroccan students. The RASID project has started to reverse this, empowering teachers and coaches with the skills they need to bring effective reading instruction to students and spark a love for reading.... Read More

 

 

Nigeria: Education Crisis Response Program Community Engagement

Education

With more than 2 million people displaced by insurgents in northeastern Nigeria, it takes a community effort to meet the needs of internally displaced children. USAID's Education Crisis Response program works closely with communities that host internally displaced children and youth, relying on Community Coalitions to support teachers and champion continued education.... Read More

 

 

Nigeria: Instructors Meet Unique Needs of Displaced Children

Education

Teachers working with Nigeria's internally displaced children and youth, many of whom have been traumatized by insurgent violence, are called upon to do far more than teach. USAID's Education Crisis Response program provides teachers at non-formal learning centers specialized sensitivity training and guides them in creating a friendly, welcoming and supportive learning environment.... Read More

 

 

Nigeria: Providing Hope to Displaced Children

Education

Ten-year old Dinah's mother was killed by insurgents. Her home and village were destroyed. She is one among hundreds of thousands of Nigerian children and youth whose lives have been derailed by violence. Fortunately, through USAID’s Education Crisis Response program, internally displaced children like Dinah have the chance to continue their education in one of the program's community based non-formal learning centers.... Read More