key_stages: Key Stage 3 (Age 11-14)

Norman Kember

Interview with former Iraq hostage Norman Kember who tells us his faith gave him the strength to put his beliefs on the line, thus risking death for what he believes in.

Norman Kember

Video length - 2.35

Making Waves

Whilst fundraising for the 2004 Asian tsunami victims, 17 year old Rhiannon Stuart travelled to Sri Lanka on behalf of CAFOD (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development) to see how the money is being spent, and how CAFOD is bringing joy to children’s lives in affected communities.

Making Waves

Video length - 2.39

Model United Nations

TrueTube travelled to Haileybury School to see how a Model United Nations conference works and why you should get involved. The MUN debates global issues by simulating the diplomacy and practices of the UN. The MUN is open to all schools and universities: in 2007, 515 delegates from all over the world attended the MUN conference at Haileybury School in Hertfordshire. Students explain how it can enhance young people’s personal development, confidence, and social and political awareness.

Model United Nations

Video length - 2.30

From England To Madagascar

Jenny shares her travels and experiences in Madagascar, highlighting the differences in lifestyle between busy, chaotic London and the laid-back remote Madagascan village. Thoroughly enjoying her time, Jenny leaves Madagascar contemplating her life back home, the lessons she’s learnt and reassessing what she values in life.

From England To Madagascar

Video length - 01.57

Akala on Black History Month

Akala – rapper, poet and journalist – shares his views on Black History Month and the general attitude towards Black History.

Akala on Black History Month

Video length - 01.39

Don’t Forget The Past

Alex Pascal Obe argues that the UK must pay more attention to Black history. He refers to the 60th anniversary of the Windrush arriving in Britain – a ship which brought Jamaican immigrants to the UK. The anniversary happened in 2008.

Don’t Forget The Past

Video length - 01.41

Dr Hakim On Black History Month: Part Two

Dr Hakim discusses the significance of Black History, and explains how the need to dedicate a month to this subject serves to demonstrate how forgotten it is during the rest of the year.

Dr Hakim On Black History Month: Part Two

Video length - 01.54

Cleaner Medina

The Cleaner Medina project is a clean-up initiative run by the Muslim Community in Birmingham. We hear their views and opinions as to why a cleaner community is a healthier community, the lack of attention from the council surrounding the issue and how it ties in with their faith during Ramadan.

Cleaner Medina

Video length - 02.13