TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What caused the Rwandan Genocide? | Susanne Buckley-Zistel
For one hundred days in 1994, the African country of Rwanda suffered a horrific campaign of mass murder. Neighbor turned against neighbor as violence engulfed the region, resulting in the deaths of over one-tenth of the country's...
Curated Video
Human Rights Watch reax to conviction of 'Kingpin' of 1994 Rwandan genocide
1. Tilt down exterior of Human Rights Watch offices
2. Close up of "Human Rights Watch" sign
3. Set up of Reed Brody, European Press Director of Human Rights Watch
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Reed Brody, European Press Director of Human...
Curated Video
Polls close, vote count begins, soundbite from polling station official
1. Various of polling officials counting votes
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Francis Bayiwgana, polling station officer:
"The counting is still going on, still going on but what we are seeing now and what we are getting from the different...
TED Talks
TED: How quinoa can help combat hunger and malnutrition | Cedric Habiyaremye
On a mission to create a hunger-free world, agricultural entrepreneur Cedric Habiyaremye makes the case for cultivating quinoa -- and other versatile, nutrient-rich grains -- in places experiencing malnutrition, like his native Rwanda....
TED Talks
Jacqueline Novogratz: Invest in Africa's own solutions
Jacqueline Novogratz applauds the world's heightened interest in Africa and poverty, but argues persuasively for a new approach.
TED Talks
TED: How we're using drones to deliver blood and save lives | Keller Rinaudo
Keller Rinaudo wants everyone on earth to have access to basic health care, no matter how hard it is to reach them. With his start-up Zipline, he has created the world's first drone delivery system to operate at national scale,...
SciShow
Limnic Eruptions: When Lakes Explode
SciShow takes you inside a limnic eruption, a natural disaster that's as deadly as it is rare.
TED Talks
Janine di Giovanni: What I saw in the war
Reporter Janine di Giovanni has been to the worst places on Earth to bring back stories from Bosnia, Sierra Leone and most recently Syria. She tells stories of human moments within large conflicts -- and explores that shocking transition...
SciShow
Goodall, Fossey & Galdikas: Great Minds
Today we know that humans and chimpanzees share 99% of their DNA and that we have a lot in common. Not just how we look, but how we behave, form groups, defend our turf, and love each other. People didn't always see other primates this...
TED Talks
TED: How Africa can use its traditional knowledge to make progress | Chika ezeanya-esiobu
Chika ezeanya-esiobu wants to see Africans unleash their suppressed creative and innovative energies by acknowledging the significance of their indigenous, authentic knowledge. In this powerful talk, she shares examples of untapped,...
Crash Course
Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221
In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Congo Free State, which used to be the region surrounding the Congo River Basin...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Population pyramids: Powerful predictors of the future - Kim Preshoff
Population statistics are like crystal balls -- when examined closely, they can help predict a country's future (and give important clues about the past). Kim Preshoff explains how using a visual tool called a population pyramid helps...
Curated Video
Dian Fossey For Kids
Learn about Dian Fossey, the zoologist who gave her life to studying and helping protect the gorillas of Rwanda.
Curated Video
Football Files - Episode 78 - ANGOLA
BABIES THIS TEAM WERE ONLY AFFILIATED WITH FIFA IN 1980 AND AFTER 6 ATTEMPTS HAVE FINALLY QUALIFIED FOR THE FINALS. JOURNEY AFTER A SHOCK LOSS TO BEGIN WITH, THE COACH WAS SACKED AND THE CAPTAIN TOOK OVER AND LEAD HIS TEAM THROUGH A...
Jabzy
What happened to the many African Kingdoms? History of Africa 1500-1800 Documentary 1/6
What happened to the many African Kingdoms? History of Africa 1500-1800 Documentary 1/6
SWPictures
Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment in Rural Rwanda
This video showcases a low-resource alternative to high-tech screening for cervical cancer called C and treat, developed by American medical volunteers in Rwanda. The technique involves using vinegar to coagulate abnormal cells in the...
SWPictures
Revolutionary Healthcare Design in Rwanda's Barrera District
This video showcases the revolutionary design of the Barrera District hospital in Rwanda, which provides high-quality healthcare in even the poorest countries. The hospital's innovative and affordable design addresses the shortage of...
SWPictures
Rwanda: Improving the Health Infrastructure
This video highlights the efforts of the government of Rwanda and Partners in Health to improve access to healthcare in rural areas by building a flagship hospital and a network of health centers and community health workers. The...
Step Back History
How Did the Rwandan Genocide Happen?
Rwanda experienced one of the worst atrocities in human history in 1994. Here's what happened.
Next Animation Studio
Fears Lake Kivu could experience limnic eruption
After an eruption at the Democratic Republic of Congo's Mount Nyiragongo volcano, there are fears that a ‘limnic eruption’ could occur at a nearby lake, spewing out suffocating gas
SWPictures
Male Circumcision to Tackle HIV in Africa
This video discusses the use of a pre-packaged circumcision device as a simple and cost-effective solution to reduce the risk of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa. The device has been tested in Rwanda and has proven to be safer,...
Jabzy
First Congo War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the First Congo War
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Sharing the Burden in Detroit
Economist Lisa Cook discusses how unresolved racial tension remains an obstacle to putting Detroit’s economy back on its feet
AllTime 10s
10 Mythical Creatures With Scientific Origins
Everyone knows about Vampires, Dragons and Zombies, but how did those creatures actually come about? It turns out there's more to it than just imagination. Here's 10 Mythical Creatures with Scientific Origins.