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Driving Change

NEPAL: Deaf individuals in Nepal struggle to obtain driver's licenses due to discriminatory laws. Advocates like Raghav Bir Joshi are pushing for change.

Filmmaker: Bishwamitra Bhitrakoti

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Bishwamitra Bhitrakoti is a communications officer at the National Federation of the Deaf, Nepal and president of the Annapurna Deaf Association.   Read more about Bishwamitra Bhitrakoti

‘I Feel Like an Outsider’

INDONESIA: For many Indonesians with psychosocial disabilities, access to mental health care remains a challenge. See why this film was an official selection in two international mental health film festivals.

Filmmaker: Kinanty Andini

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Kinanty Andini is a freelance graphic design and digital artist. She is affiliated with the Indonesia Mental Health Association (IMHA), also known as the Association of Healthy Souls.  Read more about Kinanty Andini

Salted Success

INDONESIA: DJP Fellow Naufal Asy-Syaddad shares the journey of Faisal, a 28-year-old autistic entrepreneur who produces up to 3,000 salted eggs per month, serving customers across Indonesia.

Filmmaker: Naufal Asy-Syaddad

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Naufal Asy-Syaddad is a disability rights activist with autism and chairperson of Yogasmara Foundation's youth group.  Read more about Naufal Asy-Syaddad

Dramatic Waves of Change

KIRIBATI: Kiribati native Ruby Nabetari has seen the rapid effects of global warming. Through theater, she hopes to make change. Watch why this film was a finalist in an international film festival.

Filmmaker: Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo

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Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo is the Program Officer for the Pacific Island Countries for the Disability Rights Fund and the Disability Rights Advocacy Fund.  Read more about Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo