Instructional Video7:33
The Guardian

The imams, the Taliban and the condom

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In Afghanistan, half of all deaths among women aged 15 to 49 are because of pregnancy and childbirth, according to Unicef – and most are preventable. But two imams, Mansour Mahsoom and Najiba Qureishi, are on a quest to educate men and...
Instructional Video8:21
The Guardian

Guantánamo Diary: rendition, torture and detention without charge

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Watch our exclusive animated documentary about Mohamedou Ould Slahi's declassified memoir, Guantánamo Diary, and its extraordinary eight-year journey from inside the US detention facility to worldwide publication. Mohamedou's brother,...
Instructional Video3:42
Jabzy

Division of Central Asia - Stuff That I Find Interesting

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Division of Central Asia
Instructional Video7:17
Step Back History

Al-Qaeda's Road to 9/11

12th - Higher Ed
Al-Qaeda had been born in the fires of war against the Soviets, but as the 80s turned into the 90s Al-Qaeda made the transition to a terrorist network. This is that story.
Instructional Video10:11
AllTime 10s

10 Ridiculous Ways Governments Wasted Your Money

12th - Higher Ed
"If there's one thing governments can do, it's waste your money. From the US air dropping in cashmere goats to Dubai's jetpacking firemen, here are 10 Ridiculous Times Government Wasted Your Money.
Instructional Video4:41
Curated Video

The war in Afghanistan, 1979

Higher Ed
The Afghan president calls for the Russian help to control rebels called Mujahideen which turned into a relegion war and the cost of huge civilian casualties.
Instructional Video9:43
Schooling Online

Nailing Non-fiction: I Am Malala - Prologue & Part 1 Summary: Before the Taliban (Chapters 1-8)

3rd - Higher Ed
On the 9th of October 2012, 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by a Taliban terrorist. But this is only part of her incredible story, which deserves to be told from the very beginning. Join us for the first part of...
Podcast3:49
NPR

Farming and Vets

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Nearly 4,000 Vermont veterans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11. Many veterans are still dealing with the invisible wounds of war. Some of them, however, have begun to find healing through farming. One veteran who is raising...
Instructional Video8:35
TLDR News

Withdrawing Troops & Making Allies Pay a 'Fair Share': Trump's 2016 Foreign Policies - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
When Trump was running for office in 2016 he made some big promises about foreign policy & international relations. He said that he'd end wars, withdraw troops and make NATO allies pay a fair share. So in this video we're going to...
Instructional Video7:11
Step Back History

The Death of Bin Laden and the Birth of ISIS

12th - Higher Ed
Within a week of 9/11, the United States announced a global war on terror which continues to this day and would spend every last dollar they had and sacrifice thousands of their young people to get their revenge. What was next for both...
Instructional Video1:52
The Economist

Where does foreign aid go?

12th - Higher Ed
Rich countries are giving more in foreign aid than ever before. But which countries are the most generous?
Instructional Video1:10
Next Animation Studio

Afghan commandos, Northern Alliance prepare to fight Taliban

12th - Higher Ed
Ancient enemies of the Taliban and elite Afghan commandos who were trained by U.S. Special Forces are regrouping in a part of Afghanistan that had always hated the Taliban. <br/>
Instructional Video9:30
TLDR News

September 11th 2001: The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
A list of charities committed to raising money and distributing support to the families of those killed or injured on September 11, 2001 and the first responders who were affected
Instructional Video4:47
Jabzy

The Great Game - 3 Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Great Game
Instructional Video6:25
ACDC Leadership

Which country has the worst economy?

12th - Higher Ed
Which is worse? Tuvalu has the lowest GDP, Burundi has the lowest GDP per capita, Venezuela has massive inflation and long lines for basic necessities, and the economy of North Korea is...well, broken. What do you think? Which country...
Instructional Video9:50
AllTime 10s

10 Most Corrupt Countries

12th - Higher Ed
Shady dealing, bribery and extortion. Those are just a few of the various underhand schemes that are taking place in these corrupt countries
Instructional Video1:53
Curated Video

Foreign aid: who gives the most, and where does it go?

12th - Higher Ed
Rich countries are giving more in foreign aid than ever before. We analysed the data to see which countries are spending and receiving the most
Instructional Video9:20
John D Ruddy

Cold War in 9 Minutes

12th - Higher Ed
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Cold War, Capitalism vs Communism, Red Scare, the Berlin Wall, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan etc.
Instructional Video6:58
Espresso Media

Inside the Taliban Leadership in Afghanistan

9th - 12th
Join journalist Mohsen Eslamzadeh as he travels with Hajji "Zeraa," the operations commander, to the devastated city of Bramcheh. Witness Eslamzadeh's pivotal role in capturing a special operations team on film as he prepares to meet...
Instructional Video5:13
Ancient Lights Media

Afghanistan

6th - 8th
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Afghanistan.
Instructional Video6:42
Geography Now

Geography Now! Afghanistan

8th - Higher Ed Standards
While Afghanistan may be known for its role in international politics, the lush farming country's other attributes are sometimes overlooked. For example, the country grows a large amount of pomegranates, apricots, and almonds for export....
Instructional Video6:24
Curated OER

War in Iraq

9th - 12th
The events leading up to war in Iraq are shown, starting with Desert Storm and President George W. Bush taking office. This news report is peppered with interviews with members of the cabinet and ends with President Bush's decision to...
Instructional Video
New York Times

New York Times: Held by the Taliban

9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Listen to an incredible story delivered by David Rohde detailing his experiences of being kidnapped along with two Afghan colleagues by the Taliban and held for seven months and ten days before he and...
Instructional Video
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Wide Angle: Video Bank: Shugufa: Struggle to Study

9th - 10th
Video excerpt [2:53] with learning material on the conflict Afghan women often experience when moving between tradition and the modern world.