In order for development to occur adolescents involve themselves in a number of positive and negative risk taking activities. This program is an excellent way to begin the discussions that are necessary with young people with regard to the many issues/problems that they sometimes face. Issues discussed by a teenage boy and girl include values, drugs, sex and road trauma.
Languages: English
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The African Savannah: Animals in Their Habitats 1
This program explores the open savannahs of Africa, particularly the mammals that inhabit them and the trees that border these grasslands. It shows how the different animals interact with each other and the non-living elements of their habitat to maintain a healthy balance. The threat from an increasing human population for homes, food and other resources, and the resultant threat to the survival of many animal groups, is also investigated. The program looks at international breeding programs around the world which were established to protect these animals and enable them to reproduce in captivity so their gene pool is preserved.
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Taking Control: Strategies for Coping with Stress
Stress is something we can learn to cope with. In this video, we explore some of the types of stress encountered in secondary school, their main causes and how adolescent people can identify and cope with them. We look at various ways young people can learn to manage their stress, minimizing distress and preparing themselves to survive anticipated stressful situations, such as Examinations. Looking at positive and negative attitudes to coping with stress expressed by those who have successfully learnt how to accomplish this.
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City of God – Mos Def
In 4REAL City of God, host Sol Guy takes rap superstar and actor Mos Def to meet Brazilian hip hop heavyweight MV Bill. Born and raised in the infamous favela (slum), City of God, MV Bill uses his talent and influence to empower the children of Brazil’s favelas. He has dedicated himself to documenting the lives of children caught in Brazil’s brutal drug trafficking trade and he helped establish Central Única das Favelas (CUFA), a community organization that focuses on providing alternatives for children living in favelas. Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: Poverty, Racism, Children’s Rights, Youth Violence and the Drug Trade, Global Hip Hop as a Tool for Change.
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Liberia – M.I.A.
In 4REAL Liberia, host Sol Guy takes music artist M.I.A. to Liberia to meet child rights advocate Kimmie Weeks. Weeks is the founder of Youth Action International (YAI), an organization that helps alleviate the suffering of children affected by war and empowers them to reach their full potential. Kimmie’s group provides educational opportunities and employment and is building some of the first playgrounds in post-war Liberia, among other projects. For Sol and M.I.A., their adventure takes them from jungle-gym painting to a visit with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to a dance party in a Monrovian neighbourhood. Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: Messages through Music, Child Soldiers and Conflict Diamonds, Access to Education, International Aid, and Leadership.
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Kenya – K’naan
In 4REAL Kenya, host Sol Guy takes international hip hop star K’NAAN to Kibera, the largest “slum” in East Africa, to connect with local youth leader Salim Mohamed. Salim helped found Carolina for Kibera, an organization that focuses on community empowerment. Salim takes Sol and K’NAAN into the heart of Kibera, where he shows them Carolina for Kibera’s medical clinic and the community development soccer program he coordinates for more than 4,000 youth. During the adventure, K’NAAN and Sol find beauty and dignity in the most unexpected place and they are forever changed by Salim’s incredible spirit. Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: The Power of Music to Create Change, the World Water Crisis, Quality of Life, and Community Leadership.
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Haiti – Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers
In 4REAL Haiti, host Sol Guy takes the bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers (Flea) to meet rural health aide, Camseuze Moise, who provides medical care and health education to thousands of people in the hills of western Haiti. Sol and Flea join Camseuze as she travels to villages across the countryside, educating, empowering and saving lives. During his visit Flea gets right in on the action, weighing babies, mashing breadfruit and rocking a health fair with an amazing bass solo. Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: Poverty, Global Inequality, Access to Health Care, and Community Leadership.
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Peru – Cameron Diaz
In 4REAL Peru, host Sol Guy and actress Cameron Diaz trek high into the Andes Mountains of Peru where young medicine man, Puma Singona, of the Quechua people, is keeping his people’s ancient traditions and wisdom alive. As a young person, Puma sits on a council of elders, runs a youth cultural group and is recognized worldwide for his healing work. Sol and Cameron join Puma to participate in cultural ceremonies, to learn about Quechua traditions and to share a passion for protecting and respecting the environment. Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: Colonization, Cultural Traditions, Gratitude, Media and its Role in Social Change, and Environmental Stewardship.
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Pawnee – Casey Affleck
In 4REAL Pawnee, host Sol Guy takes actor Casey Affleck to the Pawnee Nation reservation in Oklahoma to meet Native leader Crystal Echo Hawk and her NVision crew. NVision, a collective of Native men and women, uses hip hop, popular culture, visual and performing arts to create a dialogue with youth about ways to realize their vision for leadership and success. Sol and Casey witness the challenges of reservation life and are inspired by the overall resilience of the Pawnee community. Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: Colonization, Residential Schools, Aboriginal Stereotypes, Respect for Elders, Media Arts for Empowerment and Social Change.
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Vancouver – Eva Mendes
In 4REAL Vancouver, host Sol Guy brings actress Eva Mendes to his hometown to connect with community advocate Liz Evans and her organization, the Portland Hotel Society (PHS). Liz and her staff are on the frontlines of lending dignity and stability to the lives of the people living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a neighbourhood rife with homelessness, addiction and disease. By spending time with individuals at PHS, both Eva and Sol begin to understand and develop compassion for the people living in what is known as Canada’s “poorest postal code.” Includes Educational Guide. Themes explored in Guide: Substance Misuse, Stereotypes, Homelessness, Poverty and Active Citizenship.