Resource Type: Teachers notes

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

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

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