Contest ExtensionJan 13th, '10
 It is not too late to speak out against children's rights abuses around the world! The Directors of Change Break The Silence Contest has now been extended until Monday, February 15, 2010. Make an impact by sharing your videos, music, poems, or artwork. Highlight issues that are being ignored, propose concrete changes that can improve lives, or share your vision of a better world. We want to hear from you! Submit your entries here and win prizes!
Break the Silence Contest Now Offered to All Youth Under 25Jan 5th, '10
Great news! The Directors of Change Break the Silence Contest is now being offered to youth under the age of fourteen as well. In response to interest from youth across Canada, we are expanding the contest to include all those under 25 who have a message to share about the state of children’s rights around the world. All you have to do if you are under 14 is have your parent or legal guardian fill in this form and fax it back to Free The Children. Once this is done, enter to win! Those who are fourteen or over do not have to complete the form to enter. Good luck!
Break the Silence ContestDec 14th, '09
 DIRECTORS OF CHANGE BREAK THE SILENCE CONTEST
The Directors of Change Break the Silence Contest is challenging you to explore the issue of children’s rights. November 20, 2009 marks the twentieth anniversary of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Beginning November 13th, Directors of Change website will be accepting entries from individuals ages 14-24 that answer one of the following questions:
The Youngest Headmaster in the WorldOct 14th, '09
Around the world millions of children are not getting a proper education because their families are too poor to afford to send them to school. In India, one schoolboy is trying to change that. In the first report in the BBC's Hunger to Learn series, Damian Grammaticas meets Babar Ali, whose remarkable education project is transforming the lives of hundreds of poor children. At 16 years old, Babar Ali must be the youngest headmaster in the world. He's a teenager who is in charge of teaching hundreds of students in his family's backyard, where he runs classes for poor children from his village. read more » 'Growing Up in India' Win at the YoungCut Film FestivalOct 2nd, '09
 Congratulations to everyone involved in the making of the latest Directors of Change documentary, Growing Up in India, for winning 'Best Teen Film' at the YoungCuts Film Festival in Montreal on September 30.The documentary was filmed in Rajasthan, India last spring by a team of Canadian high school students. Along with a group of local Indian youth filmmakers, they explored the lives of four remarkable youth and their struggle to make the best of their respective situations. read more » "Crossing Borders" at the Commffest (Global) Community Film Festival!Sep 16th, '09
 The Directors of Change is proud to announce that Crossing Borders will be filmed at the Commffest (Global) Community Film Festival this Sunday Septemeber 20, 2009 in Toronto! Meet DOC's Frame It to Change It Contest WinnerAug 11th, '09
 Jessica Szeto is a youth activist and the director of Dreams Beyond the Border. An aspiring documentary-film maker. Her passion for volunteering began at the age of 13 when she first read about Craig Kielburger's crusade in India. Inspired by his journey of compassion and positive change, Jessica and a group of dedicated friends started a youth-in-action group called "Live2Give". Since then, Jessica went on to high school and has continued to contribute her time to Free the Children and to other charitable organizations. DOC Film Accepted in the Commffest Film Festival!Aug 5th, '09
 The Directors of Change are pleased to announce that the film Crossing Borders has been accepted into the Commffest (Global) Community Film Festival! Commffest will be taking place September 17-20, 2009 and is located at St Lawrence Market Old Town Toronto. read more » Have Your Film Screened at the YoungCuts Film Festival!Jul 14th, '09
 The Young Cuts Film Festival The YoungCuts Film Festival (formerly known as the Toronto International Teen Movie Festival, est. 2001) is North America's only international film festival whose mandate is to advance the careers of young filmmakers. The Festival was created to help launch talented young people's film and television careers, by providing exposure and recognition of their works. The annual event showcases the best emerging filmmaking talent 25 years old and under, whether students or not. Crossing Borders To Be Broadcast on the Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkJul 2nd, '09
 Congratulations to all the filmmakers who worked on Crossing Borders! The film will be broadcast in the United States on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network on July 13th and August 17th at 6pm. Directors of Change Films Broadcast on TelevisionJul 2nd, '09
 We are pleased to announce the Directors of Change films Harambee and Crossing Borders as well as the Kids for Kids film The Unknown China will be broadcast everyday on Valemount Community Television from July 6 to 12. Here is the schedule: read more » India Trip Filmmakers on CTV NewsJun 30th, '09
 On June 21, CTV News in Montreal aired an interview with DOC trip participants who went to India and created a documentary on social issues affecting young people in Rajasthan. Watch it here. Join the MobJun 29th, '09
 Join the Mob The Me to We (Mob)ilizers is a simple concept. We are people moving in unison toward social change in our world. Over the last five years the philosophy has taken on a life of its own. Now, we're seeing the birth of a grassroots movement that has spread across North America. The (Mob)ilizers actively hold campaigns, local city events and generally inspire the masses about the real issues. Poverty. Education. Injustice. Apathy. We are idealistic, we are dedicated and we are dynamic. We are the change we want to see in our world. read more » NEW CONTEST - FRAME IT TO CHANGE IT!May 15th, '09
 FRAME IT TO CHANGE IT CONTEST Ever dreamed of having your film featured at a festival?Well now is your chance! Document and submit a fiction or non-fiction film in English or French relating to any social justice issue you feel strongly about. The winning film will be screened at the Young Cuts Film Festival this September. Plus, the winner will receive Avid Xpress Pro editing software. Social justice issues surround and affect all of us every day. We want to see your perspective on a social issue that you are passionate about in five minutes or less. Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard. How: All you have to do is create a profile on http://www.directorsofchange.com/user/register. read more » ProjectsEssaysFilms
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