StorytellingStories inspire us to be more empathic and generous. They help us connect with others and understand new perspectives. Storytelling can build bridges between communities, as they can help positively alter our attitudes and opinions.
When hungry people see food, no instructions on social-distancing or making queues work on them. The fear of going hungry simply takes over their primal brain. As soon as our van stopped, we were surrounded by hundreds of kids. Within 8 minutes.
A philanthropist and changemaker whose generosity is driven by a deep belief in shared prosperity and human dignity. Through his support, he empowers individuals and communities to access opportunities that create lasting change.
KAHANI MERI is our first in-house endeavour at UMANO.ORG to highlight the story of animal exploitation, primarily focusing on the plight of millions of animals worldwide in captivity. You can play your part to become a voice for those who have no voice.
An Award Winning Animated Short Film, which have been appreciated globally across many National and International Film festivals. This film is about the protection of the wildlife, resulting in which wild species are deprived of there natural habitat
Meat production is estimated to double by 2050. 80 billion animals are currently slaughtered every year. This number does not include sealife. How will we feed 160 billion animals per year? By clearing forests. But we've already cleared 50% of the world's forests.
A short documentary by Shaun Monson that tells the story of abandoned chimpanzees left after the closure of the Wildlife Waystation. Narrated by Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara, the film highlights the urgent effort to rescue and rehome them in safe, accredited sanctuaries.
From Mano Animation Studios and director Usman Riaz comes The Glassworker, an original hand-drawn animated feature film. A young Vincent and his father Tomas, run the finest glass workshop in the country and find their lives upended by an impending war in which they want no part. The arrival in their town of an army colonel and his young, talented violinist daughter, Alliz, shakes their reality and tests the relationship between father and son.
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