FEBRUARY 22 / AFTER SCHOOL

Join us for a short online
presentation & conversation…

We are releasing a new documentary — Not About Me — and a companion study guide for educators focused on international development and social justice issues.

Event Details

Who?
This event is for teachers/instructors/professors/career counsellors who focus on international development, social justice and volunteering programs in Canada and the USA. 

Overview
A short presentation by the filmmakers about the Not About Me documentary and study guide with insights on how students have responded so far. Morgan Wienberg, the subject of the documentary, will join us from Haiti for your comments and questions. 

Topics include:
>> Volunteering overseas
>> Advocating for children’s rights around the world
>> Rethinking history, power and privilege
>> Shifting behaviours and policies

Link to watch the film
When you register, you will get an invite-only link to watch the film 72 hours in advance. Run time: 1 hour 34 minutes with an option to watch in four Chapters (about 20 minutes each)

Register now! for the free online event
*There are two time slots available. You will be asked to indicate your organization when you register. Please indicate the school you are associated with.

>> February 22 @ 12:30pm PT/3:30 ET 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/253382543007

>> February 22 @ 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/254792510257

>> Learn more about the documentary

About the study guide
The guide is presented as a menu of options for discussion questions, activities and learning tools educators can pick and choose to fit their own classroom goals >> View a few Study Guide highlights

About the social impact initiative
In addition to the documentary, we have launched a social impact campaign to champion children’s rights and promote #InformedGenerosity — at home and abroad.

Despite good intentions, many people are often unaware about the reality of international orphanages and how our domestic support for them (through donations and volunteering) actually harms children.

Our campaign aims to start conversations that create awareness about the issues and encourage people to redirect their generosity towards more sustainable, locally-led programs that address the root causes of family separation instead of institutionalizing children in orphanages.
>> Learn more about the social impact campaign