TED Talks
TED: How to fight for democracy in the shadow of autocracy | Fatma Karume
Democracy may be an abstract concept, but it holds the very essence of our autonomy and humanity, says lawyer and human rights advocate Fatma Karume. Sharing her journey navigating a tumultuous political transition in Tanzania that put...
SciShow
10 Science Superlatives of 2012
This year's end News episode wraps up with nothing but superlatives: the biggest, oldest, first, last, smallest and hottest developments in science from 2012.
Curated Video
BURUNDI: REFUGEES PERSUADED TO RETURN TO CAMPS
English/Nat
Thousands of Rwandan refugees have been persuaded to return to camps in Burundi.
But tens of thousands more are still hoping to get into neighbouring Tanzania - even though it has closed its border to them.
There presence...
Curated Video
Tanzanian president addresses Africa Union summit
Sharm el-Sheikh - 30 June 2008
1. Delegates arriving at summit, walking past flags
2. Various of African leaders during summit
Sharm el-Sheikh - 1 July 2008
3. Wide shot of Tanzanian President, Jakaya Kikwete, sitting down at podium...
Curated Video
Kenya FM says talks still ongoing, Opposition negotiator comment
1. Wide of Serena Hotel where the peace talks between former Secretary General of the United Nations Kofi Annan and Kenyan political parties are taking place
2. Mid of assembled media and reporters
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Moses...
Curated Video
UK: REACTION TO HORRIFIC BOMB ATTACKS IN KENYA & TANZANIA (2)
Nairobi, Kenya, and London U-K - August 7, 1998
Nairobi, Kenya
1. Tilt from bomb damaged building to ambulance
2. Various of people in ruins of building looking for survivors
London. U-K
3. Wide shot of Camille Tawil, correspondent at Al...
SciShow
The Unbelievably Tough Animals of Lake Natron
With its caustic red waters, Lake Natron doesn’t seem like the ideal place to call home. But some creatures have evolved amazing adaptations that help them survive and thrive in this alkaline lake.
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: The Birds and the Bees ... Literally
Matthew Gaydos, producer of Animal Wonders, The Financial Diet, and Sexplanations, faces off against Hank Green! Watch them show off their knowledge of the birds and the bees, literally!
TED Talks
Bill and Melinda Gates: Why giving away our wealth has been the most satisfying thing we've done
In 1993, Bill and Melinda Gates took a walk on the beach and made a big decision: to give their Microsoft wealth back to society. In conversation with Chris Anderson, the couple talks about their work at the Bill & Melinda Gates...
TED Talks
TED: The problem of vaccine spoilage -- and a smart sensor to help | Nithya Ramanathan
Refrigerators do much more than store your groceries -- they're also vital to preserving and distributing vaccines. Illustrating the realities of (and threats to) global vaccine supply chains, technologist and TED Fellow Nithya...
SciShow
The Dress: Now with Peer-Reviewed Science!
Researchers have an idea about how your lifestyle affects the way you see the dress, and we've identified a new ancestor to the dinosaurs!
TED Talks
TED: Why I study the most dangerous animal on earth -- mosquitoes | Fredros Okumu
What do we really know about mosquitoes? Fredros Okumu catches and studies these disease-carrying insects for a living -- with the hope of crashing their populations. Join Okumu for a tour of the frontlines of mosquito research, as he...
TED Talks
Insights on HIV, in stunning data visuals - Hans Rosling
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Hans Rosling unveils data visuals that untangle the complex risk factors of one of the world's deadliest (and most...
Curated Video
Rishi Sunak Family Tree | Britain's New Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak Family Tree | Britain's New Prime Minister
Curated Video
Landmarks - The Nile River
THE NILE RIVER THE MERE MENTION OF THE NILE RIVER EVOKES IMAGES OF ANCIENT WONDERS, THE PHARAOHS, THE PYRAMIDS, THE SPHINX, THE BIBLE AND FANTASTIC TALES OF WONDROUS TREASURES. BUT THE LONGEST RIVER IN THE WORLD ALSO REPRESENTS LIFE TO...
Curated Video
Courage: Conquering Fear and Embracing Change
In this video, Leo the lion, also known as the TV King, joins the host Jade to discuss the topic of courage. Leo shares the story of Amina, a Tanzanian girl who overcomes her fear of sleeping alone in her own room. Through their...
Great Big Story
Jooba's Journey, the plight of the Eastern Black Rhino
Meet Jooba, a majestic eastern black rhino, and learn about the critical conservation efforts to save this endangered species.
Curated Video
Sustainable Tourism on Cholé Island
On Cholé Island, Tanzania, Anne and Jean de Villiers built an off-grid eco-lodge using local materials and traditional techniques, integrating it perfectly with the environment. Despite lacking roads, electricity, and drinking water, the...
Curated Video
Empowering Women and Community Through Eco-Tourism on Cholé Island
Since its opening in 2000, the Cholé Island eco-lodge not only offers a unique and authentic experience for its visitors but also serves as a model for responsible tourism by supporting local resources and the community's development. It...
Curated Video
Reinvesting Tourism Profits into Local Programs
The eco-lodge on Cholé Island donates part of its revenue to the village, funding a solar-powered hospital and new classrooms. There is an assocation that supports children's education from kindergarten to university, providing...
Curated Video
Emphasizing Local Craftsmanship for Sustainable Building
Inspired by traditional East African dhows, Anne and Jean chose to use local materials and techniques for their eco-lodge on Cholé Island. This decision aimed to invest in the local community, providing jobs and supporting the economy by...
Curated Video
Preserving Native Ecology in Sustainable Living
Anne and Jean prioritized preserving the local flora and fauna while developing their eco-lodge on Cholé Island. They created a sanctuary for endangered fruit bats, growing the population from 300 to nearly 4,000, and are working to...
Curated Video
Powering Tourism with Solar Energy
Electricity was a complicated matter when building an ecolodge on Cholé Island. The goal was to provide some light while bleding into and not disturbing the natural habitat. Photovoltaics from solar energy powers the lodge's essential...
Curated Video
Building Sustainable Lodging
Learn about sustainable, low-impact construction methods used to build an eco-lodge on Cholé Island in Tanzania. Anne and Jean de Villiers prioritized preserving the site's natural beauty and historical features while constructing their...