Socially Minded Documentaries

A documentary about the current situation in Northern Uganda and the Acholi Tribe. Leaving the IDP camps and moving home, while telling the story of a former child soldier.

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The beginning of the Acholi Beads story. Our Ugandan partners had their lives upended by Africa's longest running war. See their backbreaking work in the stone quarry, and watch their eyes light up as our partnership gives them hope for a better life. For more info visit acholibeads.com

Massawoud, 10 ans, est né avec un handicap. À Accra, au Ghana, il fréquente une bibliothèque installée dans son quartier grâce au travail d'une coopérante étrangère, Kathy Knowles. Il y puise la force pour affronter son destin.

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Réalisation et caméra : Arnaud Bouquet.

Prise de son : Gilles Matte. Montage : Mélanie Chicoine. Montage sonore : Bruno Pucella. Production : Marcel Simard et Monique Simard.

Pour en savoir plus et soutenir un organisme qui vient en aide aux enfants du Ghana :
osuchildrenslibraryfund.ca

Public Service Announcement
Newark, NJ



Who: FP Youthoutcry (a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help youth and families in need)

What: Our 1st Annual Breaking Bread with You Ceremony

Where: Military Park, Downtown Newark, NJ

When: November 26, Thanksgiving Day at 11am (volunteers should be there by 10am)

How: FP and volunteers will bring, serve and eat a Thanksgiving meal (family style) with those individuals who are less fortunate. Volunteers are encouraged to bring at least one dish/tray of food as well as help set up, serve and clean up that day.


About the Organization:

FP YOUTHOUTCRY, a non-profit entity with 501c3 status formed in 2006, is comprised of members who share a common love and desire to improve communities around the world, starting with our home, Newark, NJ.

For more information: fpyouthoutcry.wordpress.com

Are you outraged by the reality of extreme poverty? Watch this video and then ask yourself "Do I have the hunger?" Courtesy of Willow Creek Community Church.