Changemakers explores BC's culture of innovation by profiling leading edge thinkers, entrepreneurs, artists, educators and activists who are working to create a better world.
Where to Watch Changemakers • Season 1
6 Episodes
Steel Warriors
E1
Steel WarriorsBen Wintour created Steel Warriors to counter the rising culture of knife violence on the streets of London by melting them to build outdoor gyms to offer youth a healthy community.
Beats, rhymes and life
E2
Beats, rhymes and lifeIn Oakland, California, Rob Jackson uses the power of hip-hop to encourage young people of colour to engage in therapy. It's a second home for local teens who are vulnerable to mental health problems.
SheFighter
E3
SheFighterLina Khalifeh started SheFighter, the first self-defence studio for women in the Middle East, to help end the problem of abuse against women. Since its founding, it’s now in 35 different countries.
Africa Yoga Project
E4
Africa Yoga ProjectPaige Elenson created the Africa Yoga Project in Nairobi to provide leadership opportunities for young people in struggling communities by making the practice of yoga more accessible.
B-360 Baltimore
E5
B-360 BaltimoreBrittany Young started B-360 Baltimore to change negative perceptions of dirt bike culture by teaching science, technology, engineering and maths to help kids secure meaningful career opportunities.
Refettorio Felix
E6
Refettorio FelixMassimo Bottura opened the community center Refettorio Felix in London to provide free therapeutic services and three meals a day to people struggling with poverty, hardship, sickness and distress.
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