Dec 02 2024 27 mins
Guiding Question:
How might we create media, share stories, and create deep, personal connections to dispel stereotypes within our communities?
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of long-term, reciprocal community partnerships for schools
- The power of media to break down stereotypes as students take on the role of documentary filmmakers
- Using media to share stories of compassion and hope
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Episode Summary
On this episode, we are off to the International School of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia where I have the pleasure of connecting with some internationally acclaimed documentary filmmakers Yesugen, Khuslen, Saranzaya, Ariuna, and Victor. These amazing and talented students were recognized for their documentary film that they created based around their long-standing community partnership with the Dolma Ling Soup Kitchen. The Dolma Ling Soup Kitchen is situated in the Khan-Uul district, an area characterized by a mix of urban development and traditional Mongolian culture. The soup kitchen plays a crucial role in the community by providing warm meals and essential support to the city's most vulnerable populations, including homeless and low-income families. Watch the film first and then join us for a conversation about community partnerships and how we might dispel stereotypes through positive use of media.
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