UNLIMITED INSTITUTIONAL ACCESS + CUSTOM PROGRAMMING
Harnesses the power of award-winning global storytelling to advance your mission
Inspiring Learners and Leaders Worldwide
Initially created as a global educational resource for schools and universities, SIMA Academy now serves organizations, leadership programs, and professional development networks globally.
Our platform provides high-quality, carefully curated global stories, themed collections, and lessons that offer unparalleled insight into today’s global challenges and the social innovations addressing them, all through the personal experiences of those on the front lines.
CURRENT MEMBERS INCLUDE
High schools, universities, changemaker networks, professional development and training programs, conferences, CSR initiatives, social enterprises, after-school programs, curriculum designers, and leadership advancement programs.
In addition to unlimited annual access for your program participants, your optional add-ons include: a branded group registration page | branded film playlist | branded lesson plan | private or public Film Club/Event Page, and ongoing promotion to the entire SIMA network.
“Our mission is to inspire a more just and sustainable world and we believe partnership is the key to the future success of our world and generations to come. No idea is too bold. Reach out, meet our team, and let’s build a better world, together.”
— Virginia Pittaro, Director or Global Partnerships, SIMA Academy
“Films can often say more than a thousand words. SIMA worked with us at the Ban Ki-moon Centre to enrich our online courses on global citizenship, sharing their interesting films illustrating action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global citizen values. Thank you SIMA!”
— Dr. Hyun Mook LIM, Director, UNESCO-APCEIU
Lasting Impact
SIMA Academy has proven to:
- Combat Disinformation & Strengthen Media Information Literacy (MIL)
- Develop Global Citizenship Skills
- Nurture Global Competency & Leadership
- Advance Climate Literacy and Education for Sustainable Development
- Increase interest in global current affairs
- Increase interest in learning and collaborating across cultures
- Increase interest in social innovation
- Increase desire to proactively participate in changemaking efforts.
The SIMA Academy Platform
Authentic and engaging
Cinema-quality global short documentaries create deep engagement —inspiring cross cultural understanding, critical thinking and action.
Great for blended learning
Enables flexible face-to-face instruction and integrates seamlessly into remote learning and virtual exchanges.
Fast, accessible and secure streaming
Custom-designed by Vimeo Inc., the platform is fully responsiveness, accessible via web or mobile app, and streaming with or without Wi-Fi.
Award-winning
human stories
Jury-curated from over 140 countries the collection of powerful global perspectives, engage and connect viewers through personal and current stories that resonate with their lives.
Hyper-curated and professionally vetted
Our content team maintains a comprehensive subject-matter taxonomy covering 25 distinct areas of study, 40+ core thematic and regional playlists and collections highlighting timely global themes and events.
Time-tested and loved
Winner of two EdTech Awards and a subscription retention rate of 97%, SIMA Academy has been a leading name in Global Learning, serving subscribers in over 100 countries since 2015.
How it works
On-boarding Your Organization and Members
As a Program Partner, you receive a REGISTRATION LINK and a unique ACCESS CODE to share with your members or participants. Once they register with your custom ACCESS CODE, they will instantly receive a Welcome Email granting full access to the platform.
SIMA Academy is also accessible through Apple iOS and Android Apps. After registering via a web browser, participants can use the same credentials on smartphones and tablets to stream SIMA Academy anytime, anywhere. Films can also be downloaded via the App for offline viewing without a Wi-Fi connection.
GET STARTED
Book a Discovery Call
Please complete the form below, and our Director of Global Partnerships will reach out to schedule a meet and greet. We’re eager to learn about you, your organization, and explore how SIMA Academy can best support your needs. We look forward to connecting with you!