Tag: Education

KUWAIT

Education, Technology, Women in STEM

Akhil Konduri: Championing Neurodiversity Through Inclusive Tech Education in Kuwait

2025 SIMA Student Changemaker Award Special Mention, Kuwait-based student and young leader Akhil Konduri created DiversiCode, a student-led global initiative inspired by the SIMA Academy film Vibrations. By reimagining STEM and coding education for neurodiverse learners, DiversiCode advances inclusive learning proving that when technology education is accessible, neurodiversity becomes a powerful source of innovation rather than a limitation.
JAPAN

Education, Power of FIlm, Social Justice

Teaching Peace Through Film: Hiroshima Students launch letter-writing campaign and Take Action for Refugees

Tiffany Key, an educator in Hiroshima, Japan, used the film Fledgling to teach SDG 16: Peace and Justice. The story inspired her young students to keep learning English and to start a letter writing campaign to support refugees.
INDIA

Education, Media Literacy, Power of FIlm

Film as a Tool for Change: Educator, Rajvi Trivedi, Teaches Critical Media Literacy and the SDGs in Bengaluru

Rajvi Trivedi, an educator in Bengaluru, India, used SIMA films to explore SDGs related to education, gender, climate, and consumption, provoking critical thinking and emotional reflection on real-world issues, media consumption, and representation.
BRAZIL

Education, Empowerment, Gender Equality

Brazilian Changemaker Raises Awareness on Violence Against Women Through Film Screening

Brena Lacerda, a changemaker from Brazil, screened At Home, In Bed, and in the Streets to raise awareness on sexual abuse and exploitation, helping contextualize and prevent violence against women.
GHANA

Children's Rights, Education, Poverty

Ghanaian Educator Uses Film to Teach Students About Child Labor and the Value of Education

Joseph Whadji, educator in Ghana, screened Kayayo to help elementary students understand the harsh realities of child labor in their own country, and reflect on the risks girls face and the value of education and family support.