The bitLanders Film Series to Support Women Empowerment: "Lucy"
The bitLanders Film Series to Support Women Empowerment: LUCY - Photo credit: youtube.com, Edition by Vimi……
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52 Films Directed By Women: 55. PARCHED (Director: Leena Yadav)
Set in a remote village in Gujarat, India’s western-most province but filmed in Rajasthan, the somewhat larger province in the……
WANDERFULSOUL’S REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE ON SPORTS, EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT
(Image by Wanderfulsoul) Hello there humans! I’m back! This blog is actually the sequel of my NBA CARES! DO YOU?……
Interesting things to know about NBA and NBA Cares
Hello Everyone , It's been a while since I created my first content blog. And now I'm back at blogging because I'm……
Women's #Education can help resolve #Religious #Fundamentalism and #Terrorism
Female students attending the Digital Citizen Fund classroom in Qowaye Chahar Zhahedar in Herat, West Afghanistan. ……
New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony Empowers Children and Families in Need
The NBA Cares Community Assist Award is given each month to a NBA player in recognition of his passion and work giving back……
My Higher Self
My higher self: Eats an organic plant-based diet, full of ormus, enzymes, probiotics, jing, vitamins, algae, and minerals. Is……
HUGS(Humans Unifying Global Solutions) has joined the Tribe of Awakening Sovereignty
HUGS is a new paradigm non-profit dedicated to facilitating the research, unification and sharing of non-violent solutions for global……
The Tribe of Awakening Sovereignty
We are a Global Network of Open, Beyond Sustainable, Co-governed Communities, New Paradigm Nonprofits, Cooperative Businesses, Sovereign……
Have You Seen Deepika Padukone’s Hair-Raising Girl Power Video Yet?
Deepika Padukone features in a new video called 'My Choice' which addresses women empowerment. Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone……
Empowerment projects
Inspiring #empowerment projects @AfricanBHoney *We have the power to change the world if we Believe & Do*https://t.co/JyaBMW04JT……
Win a Trip by Supporting Kindness!
Hi Fuel Kindness Supporters! We hope you are enjoying the holiday season and getting to spend time with family and friends.……
Women empowerment
Women empowerment is highly discussed these days. This discussion takes place for two reasons and that would be if a woman is extremely……
Women Empowerment will Improve the Lifestyle of Women
Women empowerment will definitely improve the lifestyle of women in such a society like ours. Women in order to be powerful should……
Women Empowerment
Freedom belongs to every human being. Not one person is bound to lead a lifestyle as dictated by someone else. But we often forget……
Leadership and a company's success
Good leadership has a key role in the success of an organization. Leaders are the professional mentors of their employees. It is the……
Empowering within to fight
It’s been a hard fight with one of the most elegant lady I happen to meet while went for an official trip to Pondicherry. At……
ADULT EDUCATION
1. Meaning of Adult Education: Adult Education means education for the adults. In Britain, france, Russia and the advanced countries,……
Give her wings to fly!!
Today’s society has moved a little ahead in terms of women empowerment than the yester years. But, to what extent? In many of……
The Two Souls : Hope and Grace
So now you embark upon a gentle song, A shallow whisper. . A sense of belonging is in the air. There is a feathery touch to a slithering……
Film Annex- An empowering foundation for Women
Film Annex a modern foundation that empowers the Women of developing countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan and India who have a talent……
Why Young Women Need to be Empowered
Although we have already started to see a rise of women in leadership positions, however studies increasingly show that there a lack……
LEAVING CHILDREN BEHIND
I want to thank all of you who have reached out to me since my last blog as a show of your support for the work I am trying to accomplish……
Jelly helping people around the world !
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ― Charles Dickens Helping others……
Hajer Naili on Social Media and Women's empowerment in the Middle East And Afghanistan
EDUCATION IS SO IMPORTANT FOR WOMEN’S AND GIRLS
Education is so Important for Women’s and Girls Education is a basic human right and a significant factor in the development……
PESTS - a play about female prisoners and British society
A few weeks ago I received a leaflet through the door about a new play called PESTS by Vivienne Franzmann. A raw and brutal portrayal……
Hello World
Hi there! I got introduced to Film Annex when a young person I met through Active Citizens social action programme told me all about……
Women empowerment in Afghanistan
In recent years, Afghanistan has been a difficult place for women to participate in civic matters.Afghan society is male dominated……
比特币之数位素养和教育！（BITCOINS DIGITAL LITERACY, NO SPECULATION BUT EDUCATION!）
在 Film Annex，我们创建了一个平台以教育年轻人撰写文章，博客和上传视频。此平台使用Film Annex 创建的“Buzz分数”（BuzzScore）演算法系统进行每日的财政分配，与其用户（电影制作人，作家／部落客，观众）共享收入。 ……
HEATHER BARR RIGUARDO AI DIRITTI DELLE DONNE E ALL'ALFABETIZZAZIONE DIGITALE IN AFGHANISTAN
Heather Barr è la ricercatrice per l'Afghanistan della divisione asiatica di Human Rights Watch. Prima di unirsi ad Human Rights……
Heather Barr on Women's Right and Digital Literacy in Afghanistan
Heather Barr is the Afghanistan researcher in the Asia division of Human Rights Watch. Prior to joining Human Rights Watch, she managed……
Economic development associated with women empowerment
A number of women around the world depend on the private sector to meet their economic needs. In case women were granted greater empowerment,……
WOMEN’S EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN, EMPOWERMENT AND THE ROLE OF FILMANNEX
Nowadays so many organizations are working for education and empowerment of women all over the world and are serious about this issue.……
#Building Schools for #Women in #Afghanistan cause #Women believe in #Education
In Afghanistan, Women faced many challenges and issues like fighting with Traditions, Arrange Marriages, Lack of Educations, Hidden……
Prospects of Women Empowerment
By “Empowerment” we mean boosting the status of a person or community with regard to social, political, educational,……
比特幣之數位素養和教育！（BITCOINS DIGITAL LITERACY, NO SPECULATION BUT EDUCATION!）
在 Film Annex，我們創建了一個平台以教育年輕人撰寫文章，部落格和上傳視頻。此平台使用 Film……
Differences between Past and Present #Situation of Women in Afghanistan #Development #Sustainable Education #Digital Literacy
Afghanistan is a Country which is Located in the Heart of Asia and has 30 Million Population, this Country has been witnessed……
为什么选择“Buzz分数”呢？因为我们#为内容付费（WHY BUZZ SCORE? WE #PAYFORCONTENT! #FILMANNEX #WOMENSANNEX）
Film Annex 的社群里积极参与我们的“Buzz分数（Buzz Score）”系统的成员有287,000名。但是您了解“Buzz分数”是如何运作的呢？事实证明，利用您的Buzz分数以获得报酬只需要一个非常简单的过程－……
FINANCIAL EDUCATION; ITS USE IN DIGITAL LITERACY, WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND PROJECTS LIKE WOMENSANNEX
Everybody I want to talk about financial education. Now I understand most people are adverse to discussing or even thinking about……
Women's Empowerment with #DigitalLiteracy and #SustainableEducation
Dear Students, This month is the month of Moharam-ul-Haram (Lunar month) which Muslims respect and celebrate in a special way. In……
Women’s Wrestling: Coaching
It seems like Colleges and Universities that offer Women’s Wrestling are springing up everywhere across the United States. ……
Pathways toward Autonomy
Writing article about women’s education role in improving the situation of women, is really beneficial subject for Afghans especially……
Expansion of Social Media Usage in Female Schools of Afghanistan
It is not a long time passing from Afghanistan Development Project, but still we see it is impressive achievement toward education……
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR AFGHAN WOMEN
We have heard and read many stories regarding the abuse of women in Afghanistan with unfortunate endings but that’s not……
Asian women!
Any society is only has strong as the women within it; empowering women, educating women, and making available equal opportunities……
Political empowerment of women in India
Some say that it will take at least 50 years for society in countries like India to achieve gender equality, especially in politics.……
The Sound Health Of Our Mind
The WHO relates mental health as 'a condition of being fit so much so that a given subject would feel a sense of empowerment on his……
'Tis the Season for Wrestling
Wrestling season is upon us now and Ben and I are busier than ever. Ben has taken a job at Galileo Middle School as the assisent……
Olympic Wrestling: Diversity and Inclusion
(http://streetetiquette.com/2013/01/24/project-etiquette-nike-be-bold-be-true) Evelyn and I set out this week to attend the……
Progress of our #DigitalPioneers and #DigitalCitizens who have now the freedom to raise their voice by creating quality content
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Dear Students, Happy Eid-al-Adha to all of you! As you all know, we had the Eid-al-Adha’s festival (our big Eid) last week and……
Lina Fouro Update: Afghan-Canadian Music Star Continues Journey to Top
Introduction: In our first interview with Afghan-Canadian recording artist and pop star……
Brita Fernandez Schmidt - UK Executive Director of Women for Women International on Empowering Afghan Women and Digital Literacy
Brita Fernandez Schmidt is the UK Executive Director of Women for Women International. Brita has a strong record of work on women’s……
How to bring Peace in Afghanistan?
“Peace is the best phenomenon, the precious commodity, the greatest treasure, the bright notion, the happiness of life, the……
Chauncey Ross: Indiana Native Earns Accolades for Book
By Chauncey Ross | Gazette Staff Writer The eighth time is a charm — proverbially speaking. Edward Zellem, a well-traveled……
Olympic Wrestling for the Army
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the Army’s World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) for Olympic Wrestling. Most……
My Wild Imagination
I am one of those women with a wild imagination.I appeal for respect, and love.I imagine being free of harsh claws that hold my thoughts,Make……
خواتین اور خود مختاری: خواتین کو خود مختاری کرنے کےلۓ قوی کہاوتیں:
by Jasmine Davis ہالی ووڈ میں% 10 سے بھی کم خواتین ہے لیکن فیمیل فلم میکرز کے……
خواتین اور اختیارمیندی
اگر چہ روایات Disney prcincess ایک مشہور characterتھی لیکن آج کل سکرین پہ اُس……
افغانستان میں خواتین امپاورمنٹ اور بلڈنگ انٹرنیٹ کلاس روم
آج کا دن افغانستان کے لئے بہت عظیم دن ہےخاص کر خواتین کے لئے ۔ٹائم میگزین……
افغانستان کی باصلاحیت اور سنہرے خواتین
میری توجہ کا مرکز خواتین فلم میکرز ہے کہ کیسے وہ اپنے آپ کو بااختیار بنانے……
Olympic Wrestling: The Underdog
Everyone loves the story of the underdog. We love the little nobody that came from nowhere to accomplish something great. ……
Wrestling with the Devil
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It seems as though my body composition is changing, though the scale has been up and down this week. This morning Ben strongly……
Najia Khaan: Afghanistan In My Soul
Introduction: Some of Najia Khaan's fans and friends say she has the "face of an angel." ……
Afghan’s women empowerment through SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media could be an empowering tool for women, enhancing their participation in several views of their lives, including the social,……
Women empowerment through Women’s annex and Filmannex
In the recent years Afghanistan people could broke the figurative borders of this world and……
News Release: Film Annex and Women’s Annex Announce Opening of 10th Internet Classroom in Herat, Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY: September 15, 2013 – In a week when most international news……
Mariam Wardak and Masood Azizi Afghanistan Forward's Board Members on Afghan Youth Empowerment
Masood Azizi, born in Kandahar/Afghanistan, started his political career in 2004 when he became a special assistant to the Governor……
Education and Girls in Afghanistan
Education is another invaluable form of empowerment, and the progress made in women's education, even in far flung areas, is commendable.……
Ghoharshad Bighom: The Herat’s tenth school joined to the infinite virtual world
In the changing world, the education role is getting highlighted more and more every day. Stable Development needs knowledge and educated……
نیوٹن فزکس، گیلیلیو، فلم اینیکس اور افغانی محاورے
یہ پہلا وقت ہوسکتا ہے کہ سر اِساک نیوٹن، فلم انیکس، گیلیلیو گیلائلی……
عورتوں کی اختیار کس طرح مختلف فرقوں سے فائدہ حاصل کرتا ہے۔
جیسمین ڈیویس کی طرف سے خواتین تمام دنیا میں عورتوں کے اختیار سے فائدہ……
AN INSPIRING EXAMPLE OF WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT REMINDS ME OF THE PRECARIOUSNESS OF SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Imagine swimming for 110 miles, roughly the distance between New York City and Philadelphia, plus another 13 miles. Now imagine doing……
Olympic Wrestling: Cutting the Weight
The countdown is on for the Olympic Wrestling community. It’s five days before the International Olympic Committee renders its……
فلمیں، خواتین اور اختیار
جیسمین ڈیویس کیطرف سے میں نے ابھی بھی خلاف بات کرنے والے 2013 کے چھ رہنما خواتین……
افغانستان میں تعلیم اور عورتوں کے اختیار پر افغانستان کے امریکن یونیورسٹی کے صدر ڈاکٹر C. Michael Smith۔
ڈاکٹر سی میکل امریکہ میں اور بین الاقوامی طورپر ایک شائستہ تعلیمی رہنما……
ویمیں بازار کا افغانستان میں تعیلم خواتین کی آزادی اور معشیت کے حوانے سےخدمات ـ
F کیا ہمیں اپنے اور اپنے Background کے حوالے سےبتائے گے؟ WB: توانائی سے بھر……
Women’s Role in Afghanistan’s community
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Women in different terms of history had different roles in various nations. Women as half of the community’s body should have……
دنیا میں عورتوں کی اختیارمندی اور فلم سازی
جیسمین ڈیویس کیطرف سے عورتوں کے بین الاقوامی دن اور تاریخ کا مہینہ اکثر……
نیویارک سے فیریشتھ ، استقبال فٹ بال ٹیم کیطرف سے عورتوں کے اختیار اور افغانستان میں سپورٹس
بین الاقوامی خواتین کے دن کے شروعات سے آج تک میں نے افغانستان میں خواتین……
Women’s Empowerment/Fawzia kofi a Good role model
If women be deprived of their social role in the society, their social growth will be decreased. The society, which women are deprived……
کیاافغان اور سعودی عرب کی خواتین ایک دوسرے کو Inspire کر سکتی ہےـ
سعودی عرب کا شمار دنیا کے آمرترین ممالک میں ہوتا ہےـ تیل ان کی 95% فیصد……
افغانستان میں افغان-امریکہ کے ٹی وی شخصیت ڈاکٹرفیریڈ یونوس جنسی برابری، اسلامی جمہوریہ اور سوشل میڈیا کے تعلیم پر
تعارف: ڈاکٹرفریدیونوس امریکہ میں ایک ٹیلی وژن کے شاعر اور ایک پروفیسر……
Olympic Wrestling: Road to Recovery
It’s been three weeks now since the birth of our daughter, Evelyn Rose. She is sleeping on my chest, listening to my heartbeat……
ہیلری کلنٹن اور خواتین کی آزادی بذریعہ موبائیل منی اور مستحکم معیشت ـ
میں نےہیلری کلنٹن کا مضمون پڑہا جس کا عنوان Helping Women تھاـ خواتین کی آزادی……
سکولوں میں افغان لڑکیوں کو آن لائن ایڈورٹائزنگ اورڈیجٹل میڈیا کےذریعےبااختیاربنانا، NYC سے فریشتہ
انٹرنیٹ نےلوگوں کےزندگی میں بہت بڑے پیمانے پرتبدیلی لائی ـ آپ بغیرجغرافیائی……
رویامحبوب ایک افغان تجارعورت میگزین کی دنیا کے 100 بااثرلوگوں میں
ٹائم میگزین نے دنیا کے 100 باآثر اور متاثر کن لوگوں کا سالانہ لسٹ جوتعریف……
انٹرپرنیورشپ افغانستان میں خواتین کی خودمختاری کا بانی ـ NYC فریشتہ
Wikipedia کےمطابق Entrepreneurship ایسا ہنریا آرٹ ہے جوکہ Entrepreneur نئی اورانوکھی چیزوں……
The Lord Speaker Baroness D’Souza: “Auntie Frances” to an Afghan High School
Introduction: At first, I wasn’t even sure the Baroness……
به تو ربطی ندارد
بعضی وقت ها خوب است آدم داد بکشد، بگوید:" تو ره چی به زندگی خصوصی من؟". می دانم ……
Ahmad Farhad Alkozay on Technology - Education and Digital Media in Afghanistan
Ahmad Farhad Alkozay is the founder of Heratweb Services. Below is an interview of him about the role of social and digital media……
The BuzzScore: How to Increase It and Earn Money on #FilmAnnex
Film Annex revolutionizes the way filmmakers and bloggers make money online with their content. They are rewarded based on their BuzzScore,……
Afghan Girls Earn Money with Film Annex by Generating Online Content - Supporting Women Empowerment
Thanks to the recent innovations and technologies that make life very easy and proactive, an unbelievable amount of information is……
حصہ دوم: افغانستان میں ایک افغان نوجوان، اُس کا موبائیل، سوشل میڈیا اور فلم بنانا۔
تعارف:- یہ محمد ساجد ارغندایوال کے ساتھ دو حصوں والی ملاقات کا دوسرا……
سوشل میڈیا کےذریعے آزادی اورخودمختاری کافروغ
سوشل میڈیا نےانٹرنیٹ کےذریعے کمیونیکیشن کی کایہ ہی یکسربدل دی ـ اب ہم بےشمار……
Empowering Developing Nations
Earlier this week I came across a video posted by Film Annex titled Soumitra Dutta on Technology and Digital Media in Afghanistan. It……
The Lady of the Land of Fire
I was wondering why most of my friends share the “The Lady of the Land of Fire” video clip on social media these days.……
مشکلات تحصیلی زنان در افغانستان
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تحصیلات یکی از ارکان مهمی زنده گی هر بشر بشمار میرود . و در زنده گی ……
خطیرہ یوسفی Khatera Yusufiکے ساتھ کےایک خصوصی نشست: افغان سماجی انقلاب کی عکس بندی بذریعہ TV سوسکےگی ـ
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تعارف: انٹرویوں کے حصہ اول میں ہم نے انکی بین الاقوامی میڈیا کیرئر، انکی……
کے چیف ایگزیکٹو افسر جینیفر ہیمن ، اک کامیاب بزنس من اور خواتین کے لئے رول ماڈل Rent Away
آج میری اور تھامس کورٹنےThomas Courtney کی ملاقات رینٹ آوے Rent Away کے چیف……
Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
Since women are in the back of a laptop or computer in an office where men are visible, it means Afghan women……
یوایس ایڈ افغان خواتین کی معاشی اور تعلیمی ترقی کے لئے کوشاں
آج میری نظروں سے یوایس ایڈ USAID کی چھوٹے پمیانے پر پرائیوٹ بزنسز سے متعلق……
فلم انڈسٹری اور سوشل میڈیا کے ذریعے افغانستان، وسطی ایشیاءاور جنوبی ایشیاء میں عورتوں کی خودمختاری
عورتوں کو خودمختاربنانے کےلیے ضروری ہے کہ آنہیں میڈیا کی تشہیرکا کنڑول……
Interview with Khatera Yusufi (Part 2): The Afghan Social Revolution Will Be Televised
Introduction: In Part One of our interview with Khatera Yusufi, we talked about her international media career, her fame……
Women's Empowerment in MTI USA
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MTI USA is a fashion business division and started back in 1995 when my brother Francesco asked me to join him in his adventure in……
The Johnson School @ Cornell University and Women's Annex - Empowering Women in Afghanistan
A few weeks ago, Mike Sweeney, who graduated from Cornell University's Johnson School, and I had a productive meeting with Ms. Nsombi……
Interview with Khatera Yusufi: A Modern Afghan Media Star
Introduction: Afghan media superstar Khatera Yusufi is a force for change in Central and South Asia, and is what……
Chick Wrestler: Hatching Soon! (Olympic Women's Wrestling)
See that in the photo? That is the most wonderful little girl in the world. This entire pregnancy I’ve been……
Part II: A Young Afghan, His Mobile Phone, Social Media and Filmmaking in Afghanistan
Introduction: This is Part Two of a two-part interview with Mohammad Sajid Arghandaiwal, a young documentary filmmaker,……
AMY HILL IS BACK!! And ready to embark on #thefilmannexphilosophy
GUESS WHO’S BACK!!!!! I have missed you people…3 months in Africa has left me with wide eyes, determination, self-belief and empowerment!!……
The Seeker is the Finder: A Young Afghan, His Mobile Phone, and Filmmaking in Afghanistan (Part 1)
Introduction: Mohammad Sajid Arghandaiwal is a documentary filmmaker from Kabul. He is becoming a prominent voice and……
USAID helps Afghan Girls in Education and Economy to be empowered
Today I read an article about USAID's recent activity on training and supporting small private sectors by means of Afghanistan Workforce……
TIME 100 Roya Mahboob and HuffingtonPost on Women's Empowerment in Afghanistan
As a traditional country, women in Afghanistan always have faced with challenges and problems on their way towards being more active……
SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN PROMOTE FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE
When social media first appeared on the Internet, communication between people changed forever. All of the sudden we could instantly……
Online Advertising and Digital Media with Empowering Afghan Girls at Schools, Fereshteh from NYC
Internet has changed people's lives increasingly. Within a second you can send a message to your family and friends wherever they……
David Culpepper, US Treasury's Resident Debt in Georgia on Afghan Women's Education and Empowerment
David Dulpepper was the US Treasury’s Resident Debt and monetary policies advisor in Georgia (the country, not the U.S. state) from……
منظمة نساء انكس (Women's Annex) تمكن النساء في اسيا الجنوبية و اسيا الوسطى .
في مقطع فيديو , تحدثت الانسة فرشته فروغ……
كيف تحصل على دخل من الموقع ؟كتابة المدونات المباشرة
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Afghan women are escaping marriage by committing suicide
It is sad but true, Afghan women are committing suicide to escape marriages that they don’t wish to enter into. A staggering……
TIME 100 Influential Pioneer, Roya Mahboob on Afghanistan Education and Empowering Women
This week was a great week for me and with wonderful news about my partner Roya Mahboob in Afghanistan. She was selected by TIME Magazine……
TIME 100 POINEERS Chooses the Qualifieds
Roya Mahbood as originator of the ACSC (Afghan Citadel Software……
Dare to Soar: Reclaiming Happiness
empower |emˈpou(-ə)r| verb [ trans. ] give (someone) the authority or power to do something : nobody was empowered to sign……
Roya Mahboob, an Afghan Business Woman in Time 100 Most Influential People in the World
Time Magazine just released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, people we admire, people who impress……
Afghan development projects
In this article I am going to write about the keyword given by filmannex regarding Afghan Development Projects which have been already……
Women Empowerment and Building Internet Classroom in Afghanistan with TIME Influential Pioneers - Roya Mahboob
Today is a great day for Afghanistan and especially for Afghan women. TIME magazine published its list of The 100 Most Influential……
Women's empowerment in Afghanistan
Girls’ education and the inclusion of girls and women back in the mainstream of Afghan society are ways that can help empower……
Women Drivers in Heart City
As it's obvious for everyone war is bad phenomena which destroy Spiritual and material values of a country and Afghanistan is one……
The Lady of Myanmar
Photo Courtesy of MovieSpirit.com The Lady of Myanmar Written by Nikki Shaver Continuing with my research into Myanmar……
Hillary Clinton and Afghan Women Empowerment with Secure Economy and Mobile Money
Yesterday I read an article about Hillary Clinton: Helping Women Isn’t Just a ‘Nice’ Thing to Do in The Daily Beast. Depriving……
The Future of the Film Industry - Film Annex Newsletter
Last week, one of Film Annex's editors, Semyon Maltsev, blogged about online film production and how it will shape the future of the……
MALALA YOUSAFZAI STARTS A FUND FOR FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
After she survived being shot in the face by a Taliban militant on October 9th, Malala Yousafzai - the Pakistani activist school girl……
A Night With Buddha Festival in Bamiyan
Once a friend of mine and I went to visit our professor who teaches us anthropology at the university and we had a nice chatting together.……
Jennifer's Recap - Anderson West's Short Film Premiere and How Filmmakers Use Social Media
This week we premiered another short film, also by one of our filmmakers and members of Eren's Picks, Anderson West. He released Rest,……
Women: The newest edition to the world's oldest sport!
It has been an emotional roller coaster since the moment we got the ball rolling with working with the U.S. Women’s Freestyle……
Target Thinking for Afghanistan, Women Empowerment and Education for Boys and Girls
Real estate prices fluctuate upon demand. The same concept works for World Wide Web real estate. Today, the first page of a……
Online Film Premieres, Women's Empowerment With Films, Theater and John Kerry - Film Annex Newsletter
It seems that Spring is the time for film premieres. Last week, Film Annexer Mark Kuczewski released Falling, his new short film,……
Dr. Charlotte Cole, Sesame Workshop’s Senior Vice President on Education in Afghanistan
Dr. Charlotte Cole is the Senior Vice President of Global Education in Sesame Workshop. Below is an interview of her about Sesame……
Women empowerment in Afghanistan
Since the last ten years, Afghan women have been empowered in different fields, such as education, attending in social media and tens……
Fereshteh from NYC, Entrepreneurship leads Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
According to Wikipedia's definition, Entrepreneurship is the act and art of being an entrepreneur or one who undertakes innovations……
Dr. Farid Younos: Afghan-American TV Personality, Author and Thought Leader
Introduction: Dr. Farid Younos is an Afghan-American television personality, author, professor, and prominent figure……
Women's Bazaar on Education, Women Empowerment and Economic Sustainability in Afghanistan
FA: Can you please tell us about yourself and your background? WB: A high energy, fiscally conscious, and goal-driven Real Estate……
Online Film Distribution and Women's Empowerment - Film Annex Newsletter
Women's empowerment and online film distribution were at the core Film Annex's activities last week. Francesco Rulli, Founder and……
Promotion of Freestyle Females
A photo shoot for the U.S. Women’s Wrestling Team has now commenced and the first official project for Chick Wrestler is now……
Fereshteh from NYC, AUAF with USAID Director Dr. Rajiv Shah, Maura O’Neil on Afghanistan Education and Women Empowerment
This week was a special one for me. First of all, our new year started on Wednesday, 20th of March, the first day of spring, that……
Hairdressing is a solid career for Afghan women
Hairdressing is a solid career for Afghan women because minimal training is needed and there is a consistent demand. All of the women……
New Movie Explains How to Empower Women Through Education
by Jasmine Davis “One girl with courage is a revolution,” says the tagline of Girl Rising, a new movie from 10x10, a project……
Fahim Fazli: Hollywood Actor, Author, War Veteran and Afghan-American
Introduction: There is a famous Afghan Proverb that says, “Sar zenda baasha, kolaah besyaar ast.” (If there……
Super Women and Empowerment: Bringing Heroes to the Big Screen
by Jasmine Davis A recent article published on The Week discusses how even the most qualified women in Hollywood have yet to direct……
Afghanistan Film and Cultural Inspiration by Director and Animator Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez
Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez is a film director and animator from Chile. He has been part of Film Annex for quite a long time. His work on……
The Life of Afghan Women
Photo Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons: Photo by The National Guard. Being a woman is not easy in Afghanistan. Most are illiterate,……
Fereshteh from NYC, Sports in Afghanistan and Empowering Women by Esteqlal Football Team
Starting from International Women's Day since today, I have read many good news about women in Afghanistan and their great achievements.……
Women and Empowerment: Women Taking the Screen
by Jasmine Davis Although the traditional Disney princess is a well-worn trope, there are plenty of strong female characters taking……
Dr. C. Michael Smith, President of the American University of Afghanistan, on Education and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
Dr. C. Michael Smith is an accomplished educational leader in the United States and internationally. In August 2009, he was named……
How to Earn With Blogging: Formatting Your Blog Posts
by Jasmine Davis Wondering how to write a blog and get paid? One of the very first steps is building up your blogging ability. Writing……
THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPIC FOREIGN FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN ECONOMY: WHEN BUSINESS BECOMES SOMETHING BIGGER THAN ITSELF
Creating, developing and managing businesses give birth to the global economy. It's because of those three essential bricks - repeating……
“The Quan” for Female Empowerment and Women’s Annex
by Jasmine DavisWriting for Women’s Annex has been an eye opening experience. For example, I recently read an article talking……
How Women's Empowerment Benefits from Diversity
by Jasmine Davis Women around the globe can benefit from women's empowerment. No matter where you live, there are ways that the lives……
Films, Women and Empowerment
by Jasmine DavisI recently read a fantastic article over at the Harvard Business Review about the six paradoxes women leaders face……
Wadia Samadi, Editor in Chief at Wadsam-Afghan Business News Portal about Social Media and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
Wadia Samadi is thePolicy Administration Manager-ICA; Editor in Chief at Wadsam-Afghan Business News Portal. Below is an interview……
Fashion Show Seeks To Empower Afghan Women
In a society where women are still forced to wear head to toe burkas to avoid unwanted attention, a fashion show seems a risky endeavor.……
Newtonian Physics, Galileo, Film Annex and Afghan Proverbs
This may be the first time that Sir Isaac Newton, Film Annex, Galileo Galilei, and Afghan Proverbs……
Women and Empowerment: Powerful Quotes for Empowered Women
by Jasmine DavisWhile fewer than 10% of filmmakers in Hollywood are women, female filmmakers still have a lot to offer the world.……
Jennifer's Recap - Women's Day with Films and Social Media
Happy International Women's Day! Before I get to that, let's start with how I tried to help our filmmakers with social media promotion……
Fereshteh from NYC, International Women's Day with Women's Annex in Afghanistan by Building Internet Classrooms
This Friday is a special day. Today is the International Women's Day, a day that is the result of struggles and sacrifices of women……
Inspirational Women from Afghanistan: Our Bloggers
by Jasmine DavisAlthough I normally focus on women filmmakers and how they stand up for women’s empowerment, today, I want to……
SXSW, Tribeca Film and Herat Women's Film Festival On Women's Day - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Now that Sundance and the Oscars have passed, it is now time for SXSW to kick off, followed soon by the Tribeca Film Festival. SXSW……
Science in Film: Seeing Future Horror
Mary Shelley could not know, while she was writing the tale of Dr. Frankenstein’s monster one night in 1816, that she was seeing……
What Is Women Empowerment? Learning About Women Empowerment
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by Jasmine Davis Female empowerment, or women’s empowerment, is a somewhat nebulous concept for many people. The idea of “empowerment”……
Fashion Shows in Afghanistan
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Women’s Empowerment and Filmmaking Around the World
by Jasmine Davis International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month often offer unique celebrations of women and empowerment……
Women and Empowerment: The Best “Man” for the Job
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by Jasmine DavisPeter Guber, CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, recently wrote an article on LinkedIn that outlines why “the best……
Are Critics Missing the Point About Women Empowerment?
by Jasmine DavisA recent article at The Nation’s website discussed one of my favorite topics: film criticism. Turning a critical……
Jennifer Brofer, Video Production Specialist on Social Media and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
"I would advise Afghan teenage girls to follow their dreams, no matter what obstacles may be in their way. Having a career in film……
AFGHAN WOMEN AND MEN LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF AFGHANISTAN
The war in Afghanistan has been going on for 11 1/2 years. Before the US entered the country looking for Osama bin Laden, Afghanistan……
Buzkashi Boys with Sam French at the Oscars 2013 on Free Films, Free Movies and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
It was Sunday night, February 24, and I was waiting to watch the Academy Awards or Oscars. I was extremely excited about Buzkashi……
Social Media Week in NYC with Women's Annex on Women Empowerment and Girls Education in Developing Countries
This week is Social Media Week in NYC. A lot of people from different industries and organizations are participating in this event……
Fereshteh from NYC, Afghan Youth Orchestra and I.O.C. Decision to Drop Wrestling on Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
It is another Friday of my life in NYC with all the incredible moments and memories it brings. On Tuesday night, I saw the Afghanistan……
رئیس دفتر خاورمیانه تایم آرین بیکر در مورد تحصیلات و به قدرت رساندن زنان در افغانستان
هیچ راه میانبری وجود ندارد، مستقیم به چشمهای افراد نگاه کنید، انتقاد را……
TIME Middle East Bureau Chief Aryn Baker on Education and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
"There are no short cuts. Look people in the eye. Stay positive, don't take criticism personally, and always treat people the way……
Montreal-based Animation Filmmaker Jonathan Ng on Women's Annex, Afghanistan, and Filmmaking
"Women working in film and animation are intelligent, technically precise, capable and hard working. Furthermore, I've had the privilege……
Lauren Lovelace and Fereshteh Forough discuss women's empowerment
Fereshteh Forough interviews Lauren Lovelace in this video. Lauren is the Executive Director of US-Afghan Women’s Council at……
143 Band-Paradise and Diverse on Social Media and Music in Afghanistan
"The message that “Hamvatan” has is to gather the people of my country to be unique and forget about the tribes and cities that……
New York City Lisa Stock Independent Filmmaker about Women's Annex and Afghanistan Filmmaking
"I think filmmaking and social media can break down a lot of barriers and clear up a lot of misconceptions quite quickly." Lisa Stock……
Evie Evangelou, President and Founder of Fashion 4 Development on Women Empowerment and Fashion In Afghanistan
Evie Evangelou is the President and Founder of Fashion 4 Development. She is the spokesperson, entrepreneur, philanthropist,……
Women Empowerment with Online Film Distribution and Social Media, Starting From Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
The key to women empowerment is to provide women media distribution control. This includes social media, film and news production……
Mari Lyn Henry speaks on Women's Empowerment
Mari Lyn Henry, the VP of Programming at League of Professional Theater Women, talks about women's empowerment especially in countries……
Women Empowerment in Afghanistan with Politics, Military, Internet Classroom
Reading news about women and their activities give you a pleasant feeling and it makes you more hopeful when it is about women in……
Sem Maltsev: Movie Production
Friday, January 25, 2013. My week recap. Shooting Jobs: 1. Today was a big shooting for Cupcake Digital. We welcomed guests from……
Women's beauty from Afghanistan.
First of all want to congratulate Film Annex team with launching their new online platform "Women's Annex". Women's Annex promotes……
INTERVIEW WITH FERESHTEH FOROUGH, SUCCESSFUL FEMALE AFGHAN ENTREPRENEUR
Meeting a successful female entrepreneur doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary, but when this person comes from a country……
Female Directors Take Sundance Film Festival by Storm, Plus GIRLS RISING - Film Annex Industry News
Today marks the end of Sundance Film Festival's first half. The good news is that there are 5 more days of fun and movie-watching……
Citadel Initiatives to Educate Afghan Women Students
When I was an undergraduate student in High school of Herat, there were not any opportunity for me to enhance my computer or internet……
Jennifer's Recap - Women In Business and Social Media
If I had a word for this week at Film Annex it would be Women. But of course, why would we reduce it to a single week?... We launched……
Film Annex Launches Women’s Annex, A Digital Platform to Empower Women in Afghanistan, South and Central Asia
New York, NY, January 10, 2013 – Film Annex has launched WomensAnnex.com as a self-sustaining digital platform and ecosystem……
2013, Films, Education, Afghanistan - Central and South Asia, Women's Empowerment, Fashion
Yesterday, Mike Sweeney sat down with me at a local restaurant and pulled a small piece of paper reminding me of the 5 topics for……
Interview with Journalist, Angela Shah - Social Media, Afghanistan, Women's Empowerment
Recently, we had the opportunity to meet freelance journalist, Angela Shah, via our initiative, The Afghan Development Project. Shah's……
The Influential Generation Y Movers and Shakers: Roya Mahboob
On March 5th this year, the infamous 'Kony 2012' video went live on YouTube. Within 24 hours the video had already made……
Giving Up My Right to Be Me: Young Afghan Girls Pose As Boys to Gain Social Acceptance
Imagine donning short hair and wearing clothes traditionally worn by a man...as a female. How far could someone go to achieve their……
She's from the Bronx!
Many of us may pine to go home again. But is home a real place, a not-be-messed with memory,……
