FilmAid has used the magic of cinema to support marginalized communities for 25 years, starting with screenings to address psycho-social needs of those fleeing the Kosovo War in 1999. Shortly after, FilmAid discovered the true power of storytelling lies with local filmmakers. By investing in their voices, we unlock potential and bring hope, and resilience to those facing forced displacement, climate disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
In 2021, FilmAid joined Internews, a global leader in lifesaving information. With Internews’ reach, programmatic expertise, and longstanding local partners FilmAid projects make a global impact.
Since 2002, FilmAid has partnered with HFPA and is thrilled to continue with the Golden Globe Foundation on our longest-running program, FilmAid Kenya. This year’s grant will support FilmAid Kenya’s INUKA program for refugee and host community youth in Kakuma and Dadaab Refugee Complexes and will support their 9-month training program, fall film festival and ongoing media and entrepreneurship program. The 17th Annual Film Festival ran from 10 September in Kakuma and Dadaab and continued through 20 September in Nairobi, Kenya. The filmmaker training program in Kakuma and Dadaab will commence in November 2024.
FilmAid democratizes storytelling, putting cameras in hands, no matter who or where they are.
