Hardest hit: Survival strategies from the frontlines of climate change

Hardest hit: Survival strategies from the frontlines of climate change



Viewer (optional): Brian Rawson

How to view: Request a free DVD from Oxfam America (while supplies last)

Or click here for the films online:

Global Crisis (10 minutes) - overview of climate change effects on people


US Gulf Coast (6 minutes) - Hurricane Katrina and building back stronger


El Salvador (6 minutes) - Safer source of drinking water to endure hurricanes



Ethiopia (6 minutes) - Innovative early warning system based on interviewing women in the community


Vietnam (6 minutes) - Farming families adapting to climate change


Director: Alan Grazioso.  Narrated by Majora Carter 

Produced in the US.  Countries featured: Ethiopia, El Salvador, Vietnam, US (Gulf Coast)

Run Time: 34 minutes to show all segments

Language: English

Year: 2009

Synopsis: 

Recommendation:  This is an excellent choice for events focused on climate resilience.

Africa's Last Famine

Viewers: Brittany Collins, Will Fenton, and Clara Herrero

Stream for free: http://www.viewchange.org/videos/viewchange-africas-last-famine

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Run time: 25:16 | Language: English

Synopsis: This World Food Day is marked by one of the worst famines in recent history.  But, with the right planning a few new ideas, it could be the last.  Get the latest from the Horn of Africa and beyond in this special report from Oxfam America and ViewChange.org.

Opinion:

• Great introduction to Oxfam (at least our international work)
• Could be perceived as an advertisement for Oxfam
• Effectively addresses small-scale farmers, work for insurance, managing risk, Rural Resilience Initiative

• No consistent narrator/titles
• Jumps from famine to Vietnam-- slightly disjointed

Recommendation: 

• Show for: People not yet familiar with Oxfam's work
• Use as auxiliary component to events
• Break down the video into parts
• Perhaps end with "Is microinsurance the silver bullet..." to lead into a discussion of how it is not a silver bullet