Archive

Apple Fields Forever, Kashmir

 
/ August 26, 2011

New technology brings new hope to Apple Farmers in Kashmir.

Mobile Users Hassled By Security Measures

 
/ May 12, 2011

In the name of national security, mobile phone users in Assam were forced to re-submit their identity documents.

Closing the IndiaUnheard training camp with a powerful sharing session

 
/ March 13, 2011

It is the last day of the training, and everyone is given an opportunity to share what they learned from the training. The Community Correspondents (CCs) now all have excellent journalistic skills, they are able to report unheard stories and to handle videos. For many, what they have learned goes...

IndiaUnheard Training : from discussing practical details to debating environmental issues

 
/ March 13, 2011

The morning session usually balances technical advices and larger debates, on the themes covered by the Community Correspondents (CCs). Video Volunteers is not merely training good filmmakers, but attempting to raise awareness among  its CCs on issues crucial in contemporary India.   The IndiaUnheard process Stalin starts the day with...

IndiaUnheard Training Camp 2011 – First Day

 
/ February 21, 2011

Today is the first day of the IndiaUnheard training camp and we are so excited! 16 community correspondents who have all been producing videos for the last one year have all been streaming in today and yesterday. They are here to both celebrate their achievements, brush up on training, and...

Avatar Star Endorses Video Volunteers: Actor Stephen Lang Films Video Supporting Global Media Initiative

 
/ January 31, 2011

 You may know Steven Lang as the villainous colonel Quaritch in Avatar, but in reality he believes the camera is a stronger weapon than the gun. He’s become a champion of using cinema for the empowerment of the most disadvantaged, and has recently made a video endorsing the global...

Solar Technology Secures Crops

 
/ January 3, 2011

In a remote  village of Goa, farmers use solar technology to safeguard their crops from wild animals.

Innovation Agent: Jessica Mayberry, Founder of Video Volunteers

 
/ October 26, 2010

The following article,  by Lydia Dishman, was published in the October-‘2010 issue of Fast Company magazine – the International business publication. We are re-publishing the content  from the original article. Imagine giving a village full of people who have never seen a film, barely ever watched television, much less have access to...