Ethnographic filmmaker David MacDougall was interviewed by EarthSayers.tv in April 2014, focusing on children in Indian institutional settings. His projects include films from

Ethnographic filmmaker David MacDougall was interviewed by EarthSayers.tv in April 2014, focusing on children in Indian institutional settings. His projects include films from The Doon School, such as "Doon School Chronicles" (2000), and work at Rishi Valley School. His experimental film "SchoolScapes" (2007), made at Rishi Valley, won the Basil Wright Film Prize. His latest film, "Gandhi's Children" (2008), focuses on a New Delhi children's shelter.

MacDougall authored "Transcultural Cinema" (1998) and "The Corporeal Image: Film, Ethnography, and the Senses" (2006). Educated at Harvard University and UCLA, he has resided in Australia since 1975. A more complete biography is available here.

This short documentary takes you into the lives of four young Afghan children—Omid, Sanabar, Yasmina, and Fayaz. Devastated

This short documentary takes you into the lives of four young Afghan children—Omid, Sanabar, Yasmina, and Fayaz. Devastated by war and economic hardship, these children are their families' breadwinners, working jobs like washing cars, picking garbage, and selling food. Their first-hand accounts reveal an uncertain future for the country.

A DVD of this powerful film is available here.

Love Canal, a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, became a national story in the late 1970s. Lois Gibbs organized residents to protect children from the 20,000 tons of toxic waste buried in

Love Canal, a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, became a national story in the late 1970s. Lois Gibbs organized residents to protect children from the 20,000 tons of toxic waste buried in the ground.

This excerpt is from "American Masters: Fierce Green Fire," which aired on PBS. A 90-minute version of the film is available via Netflix, iTunes, and on DVD. Learn more at www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters.

David Helvarg's "50 Ways to Save the Ocean" program, from the Blue Frontier Campaign, empowers individuals to protect our oceans. We've developed teaching guides for grades 9-12, featured on

David Helvarg's "50 Ways to Save the Ocean" program, from the Blue Frontier Campaign, empowers individuals to protect our oceans. We've developed teaching guides for grades 9-12, featured on National Geographic's Ocean Education website, to inspire the next generation of activists. His book is available on Amazon.

We are creating K-2 lesson plans, and funding is vital to complete them, expand educator outreach, and enable presentations by Helvarg and cartoonist Jim Toomey (creator of Sherman's Lagoon).

The Blue Frontier Campaign leads efforts to protect our oceans, coasts, and dependent communities. Support our mission via our crowdfunding page.

Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from

Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from her challenging upbringing and education, she founded Just Be Friends Network Inc.

This pioneering social network aims to reduce bullying, cyberbullying, and unhealthy relationships among children and youth aged 4-13. Taylor has also delivered a TEDx Kelowna speech.

Indoor cooking with open fires in the developing world affects three billion people, leading to devastating health consequences. This indoor air pollution causes more deaths annually than

Indoor cooking with open fires in the developing world affects three billion people, leading to devastating health consequences. This indoor air pollution causes more deaths annually than AIDS.

Ethan Kay discusses improved cookstoves that eliminate smoke and reduce fuel consumption as an ideal solution to this global health crisis.