Solutions Inside Out

In a traditional weaving village in Rajasthan, India, Seema's quiet act of empowerment confronts generations of gender barriers — transforming her marriage, her identity, and inspiring the next generation of girls to lead their own revolution.

A migrant street vendor, Manoj turns his personal struggle into collective power, mobilizing Delhi’s street vendors to challenge systemic oppression in India’s informal sector.

In a remote village of Uttar Pradesh in India, where traditions overshadow maternal health, a pregnant woman’s silent battle with high-risk anemia transforms when ASHA workers intervene revealing a powerful fight for survival, awareness, and safe motherhood.

Bishnu and Jhupi inherited homes built on vulnerable terrain in Nepal, where generations lived with the constant threat of earthquakes and natural disasters. After experiencing the devastation firsthand, they’re determined to break that cycle by building safer, more resilient homes—so their children and grandchildren inherit security, not risk.

Every day in rural Rajasthan, India, Accredited Social Health Activist Tara Damor walks miles to care for her community’s mothers and newborns.

Tom Weerachat, a Thai social justice activist, joins forces with environmental defenders in southern Thailand to stop a destructive development project threatening their land and livelihoods. 

In Machar Colony, one of Pakistan’s most marginalised informal settlements, a dedicated principal and her team work to bring education to children. Despite many challenges, they make the school a place of hope and opportunity for children, while transforming the community at large.

In the Sawesuma village of Papua, a group of indigenous women from the Sawesuma village in Papua, Indonesia gathers to learn, empower each other to enhance their voices for protecting their territories, and instill love and care for nature in children and youth.

In rural Banyuwangi, Indonesia, where maternal mortality remains a quiet crisis, a farming family places their hope—and a mother’s life—in the hands of a devoted local healthcare worker as they welcome their long-awaited child.

In rural Bangladesh, where women have limited economic freedom and decision-making roles, Shellyna, a widow, overcomes social stigma to become a pioneer female entrepreneur, making bio-degradable sanitary napkins and empowering underprivileged women in her community.

The short documentary film is set in rural Rajasthan, India, and follows the lives of women and girls as they reclaim their rights to education, self-determination, and a brighter future. Young women in a remote Indian village who dropped out of school due to distance, early marriage, and patriarchy get an unexpected second chance to complete their education. These women are reclaiming their right to learn, to dream, and to belong.

From the dusty heartlands of India rises Babita, a girl determined not to let patriarchy ground her dreams. Pushing against early marriage and age-old expectations, she steps into work traditionally claimed by men. Her story becomes a gentle yet powerful portrait of a world in transition.

The film follows Faizul Hasan, a Banarasi saree weaver from the village of Mubarakpur in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district, near Banaras, as he navigates the challenges of preserving his craft and supporting his family in a rapidly changing industry. 

In the remote hamlet of Arubara, Indonesia, a fishing family’s bond with the sea is tested when coral reef damage threatens their livelihoods, leading to the closure of their fishing grounds.

In Eastern Indonesia, Joan Patricia (“Puput”), a female lawyer, defends survivors of sexual violence who are criminally charged with adultery for speaking out. Amid the harsh terrain of violence, poverty, and stigma, she fights to protect her community’s most vulnerable.

In a hospital in Cali, Colombia, an environmental administrator and a pathologist, supported by Health Care Without Harm and its Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network, are working to create a world where healing people does not harm the planet.

In the Huaricana Valley, La Paz, Bolivia, a dedicated Indigenous woman teaches computer skills to children in a rural school, transforming the way they view the world and their dreams for the future.

At the onset of the dry season, a young peasant farmer and a hard-working juçara extractivist strive to sustain their communities in a region deeply impacted by climate change.

Through a journey full of memories and reflections from Mexico City to Guanajuato, a courageous mother is determined to be an agent of change in her community.

Four Sururu fisherwomen in northeastern Brazil emerge as powerful activists, advocating for their rights and ensuring their voices are heard. 
 

A young Tzeltal man embarks on a fun journey to make a video about his community, overcoming the challenges of being an Indigenous communicator in the Mayan jungle.

In the jungles of Peru, Indigenous women face violence from extractivism, racism, and sexism. Despite these challenges, they lead efforts to protect sacred spaces and safeguard water sources for geographic sovereignty.

Carmen, a Honduran coffee farmer and member of the all-women cooperative AMPROCAL, tackles the impacts of climate change on her land with support from AMPROCAL and Root Capital.

An Indigenous Brazilian woman and her family are fighting to protect the Amazon from damage caused by exploitative tourism and environmental impacts. She joins the "Suraras do Tapajós" to unite their community for lasting change.

A community leader in a remote Guatemalan village is addressing clean water challenges, government neglect, and pollution with support from Water For People, aiming to improve the lives of 20 families.

Three Brazilian politicians, all at different stages of their careers, fight for positions in government while confronting gender-based political violence.

Ana Paula and Vanessa are two mothers who have radically transformed their lives, with help from Dara Institute. After years of perseverance, they now have financial autonomy and a fulfilling life amidst the poverty of Rio de Janeiro.

In the Colombian Amazon, the Curare Los Ingleses Indigenous community fights to protect the Intangible Zone, a thriving territory inhabited by isolated Indigenous peoples, from the perils of the outside world.

A passionate psychologist and her team at Línea Libre do everything they can, via a dedicated phone hotline, to support hundreds of Chilean young people during their mental health crises.

In Buenaventura, the main port city of Colombia's Pacific coast, a young Afro-descendant leader uses rap as a tool to confront violence and build peace.

Two veteran school coordinators are breaking long-held cycles of violence within the community of El Mezquital, Villa Nueva, one of Guatemala’s most dangerous cities, where gangs have taken over the streets.

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A poignant journey through Zokutu, a remote community grappling with the relentless burden of contaminated water. Witness the heart-wrenching repercussions as illness and the loss of precious lives pervade the very fabric of their existence, and immerse yourself in their unwavering resilience as they confront this overwhelming challenge head-on, fueled by a collective determination to carve out a brighter future.
 

Embark on an inspiring journey alongside Mulei and his family in “The Promise of Rain" a short documentary that chronicles their pursuit of prosperity and the power of innovation in the arid landscapes of Eastern Kenya.

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Sammy Safari challenges traditional beliefs on environmental conservation in coastal Kenya and remains on the lookout for those who are poaching.
 

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Meet the rats saving lives across the world! Over 100 million land mines have been buried underground across the world, and giant rats from Tanzania are being trained to sniff them out and save lives — and so much more.

In the heart of the Congo's remote Idjwi Island, Dr. Jacques Sebisaho fulfils a childhood promise by spearheading the transformation of the local healthcare system.

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Oxygen isn't as free or accessible as one might think. Follow one woman as she forges an innovative path in Kenya, with the vision of giving oxygen as a medical right for all.

In a world in which African-led social impact organizations are often overlooked, Atti Worku and Teresa Njoroge scope the systemic inequities that exist in global philanthropy — and call for change. 
 

The story of Somalia continues to be defined by stereotypes of conflict, poverty, disease, corruption and poor leadership. But look beyond the headlines, and you’ll find a country that’s creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. This is the story of Somalia, told better.
 

Amidst a resurgence of the wild polio virus strain, health workers in the Tete province of northern Mozambique work to save lives by improving the efficiency of polio sample transport. See how they’ve reduced the time it takes to move a sample from communities to the laboratory from three months to 72 hours — the difference between devastating outbreaks and eradication.

In northern Côte d'Ivoire, newly pregnant Machiami Coulibaly is accompanied on her journey to care by Muso, a global health organization that has just started working in her village — with some challenges along the way. 
 

Get a rare glimpse inside the lives of the Ogiek Indigenous People of Western Kenya who have struggled for decades to reclaim their territory. A recent court ruling has edged their dream closer to reality.
 

In southern Senegal, Daga Kande, a local leader in her community, is a passionate advocate for girls’ and women’s education. Denied the opportunity to complete her own education when she was a girl, Daga is now on a mission, with the support of Tostan, to ensure that children in her community can stay in school and have access to all the opportunities that she missed — and that they all have a right to have.
 

Land is life. Watch to understand the ongoing struggle of land rights around the world — and here, on the Maji Moto group ranch in Kenya. Supported by the Rights and Resources Initiative and Indigenous Livelihoods Enhancement Partners (ILEPA), this community is taking back the land that rightfully belongs to them.
 

In Mathare, an impoverished community on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, accessing vital health services is often a struggle. Wilbroda and a team of mothers, employed as community health workers by the African nonprofit mothers2mothers, are working tirelessly to change that.
 

Ezekiel takes us along his journey as a farmer, as he and his team work hard to feed those around them. With the help of mPedigree, which spreads innovative technologies that secure communities from the harmful effects of counterfeiting, Ezekiel is able to purchase seeds that generate bountiful crops and expand his operations, inching him closer and closer to his goals of larger harvests, an efficient home delivery system, and healthful fruits and vegetables to nourish his community.
 

See how Living Goods saves lives at scale by working hand-in-hand with the government to build strong community health systems.
 

Workinesh Getachew, a community health worker employed by the Ethiopia Ministry of Health, provides life-saving care door-to-door for her neighbors in her rural community. With support from partner organization, Last Mile Health, she can access high-quality training and digital tools that enable her to hone her expertise and skills. But the needs of one patient motivate her to dream of moving up the career ladder: her mother.

Steve and David work as traveling biomedical engineers to hospitals throughout the world to fix broken oxygen plants, ensuring that every patient has access to lifesaving medical oxygen medicine.
 

In Tanzania, a young widow discovers the power and potential to change her life and protect the planet — in the land beneath her feet.