Films
Breaking Free
UGANDA: Angela Nsimbi shares her story of living with bipolar disorder, reflecting on the challenges of her diagnosis and the transformative power of family support.
Filmmaker: Esther Suubi
Esther Suubi is an advocate for young girls and women's voices and a peer educator at Triumph Mental Health Support. Read more about Esther Suubi
Together, We Can Make a Better World
NEPAL: In the remote districts of Humla and Mugu, Nepal, a community's concerted efforts toward disability inclusion are transforming lives through grassroots advocacy.
Filmmaker: Chhitup Lama
Chhitup Lama is the founding executive director of Himalayan Education and Development (HEAD) Nepal. Read more about Chhitup Lama
Crossroads
NEPAL: DJP Fellow Sita Sah explores the challenges and societal barriers faced by blind women in Nepal, highlighting both their personal struggles and the collective activism aimed at systemic change.
Filmmaker: Sita Sah
Sita Sah is a project assistant at the Blind Women Association Nepal (BWAN) with over five years of professional experience across various sectors and NGOs. Read more about Sita Sah
An Essential Benefit
SAMOA: The first disability benefit scheme in Samoan history offers monthly payments to residents with disabilities. DJP Fellow Ari Hazelman interviews Samoan advocates pushing for the strengthening of this essential program.
Filmmaker: Ari Tommy Hazelman
Ari Tommy Hazelman is a blind 34-year-old Samoan man posted as the disability inclusive officer for the Samoa Blind Persons Association (SBPA). Read more about Ari Tommy Hazelman