SIMA MOVIE NIGHT + SDG CHALLENGE

Get inspired and create lasting impact in your school and community.

By bringing the SDGs to life through global short documentaries + impact activations, SIMA empowers changemakers to create the change they wish to see in the world.

Impact starts with one thing: inspiration

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Experience the power of authentic storytelling with 3 films from SIMA Academy.

Words of a Changemaker | Denmark, 4 min

This film features inspiring stories from individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the world. Through their narratives, viewers gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of changemakers dedicated to creating positive social impact.

Detroit Hives | USA, 5 min

Detroit Hives explores the transformation of vacant lots in Detroit into thriving urban bee farms. This initiative not only revitalizes the community but also promotes environmental sustainability and education, highlighting the intersection of urban agriculture and social entrepreneurship.

Cross World | South Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, USA, 6 min

Cross World delves into the lives of individuals who bridge cultural divides through innovative projects and collaborations. The film showcases how these efforts foster understanding, unity, and progress across diverse communities, emphasizing the power of cross-cultural exchange in addressing global challenges.

TO EXPLORE MORE FILMS LIKE THESE

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USE ACCESS CODE: SIMA4BTF (case sensitive)

SIMA Academy is an award-winning collection of meticulously curated and vetted short documentaries designed to bring the SDGs and global learning to life. Sourced from 140 countries through the annual Social Impact Media Awards, this streaming platform, often referred to as the “Netflix for changemakers,” provides unparalleled access to diverse cultural perspectives and innovative solutions to global challenges, narrated through the personal stories of those on the frontlines. With a strategic focus on Global Citizenship, Education for Sustainable Development, and Social Innovation, each documentary serves as an educational catalyst for critical discussions, perspective taking, enhanced critical thinking, and inspired action.

JOIN THE SIMA SDG CHALLENGE

GET STARTED

Join the SIMA SDG Challenge with the following steps:

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Utilize the SIMA SDG Challenge GUIDE to deep dive into the SDGs you care about, and follow a path of inquiry, film viewing, collaboration and reflection, as you plan and implement an impact project for your school or community.

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REPORT YOUR IMPACT by November 15, 2025 via this form. We will ask you about the film(s) that inspired you, the planning resources you used, the impact of your project and what lessons you learned. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 15, 2025

WINNERS PRIZE

Year-round access to SIMA Academy

Impact Story Features on SIMA Academy and social media platforms

1:1 virtual mentorship about the power of purpose, authenticity and global impact storytelling to create positive change in the world.

Special Student Guest at the Future Learning Design Podcast hosted by Tim Logan

Global Citizenship Foundation Student Certificate