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30/08/2025

It’s a wrap for the Lab 2025! This morning at Garissa High School, we celebrated the grand culmination of a journey powered by collaboration between Climate Story Lab Africa, Tunga Afrika, Docubox - The East African Documentary Film Fund, The Kitale Film Week, Ministry of Education - Kenya and the KENYA NATIONAL DRAMA AND FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL .

The program gave high school students the skills, courage, and vision to tell bold climate stories rooted in their communities—and the results were nothing short of inspiring.
🏆 Winners of the Climate Storytelling Awards 2025:
🥇 Garissa High School – Short Documentary
🥈 Wenje High School – Short Fiction
🥉 Ruaraka High School – Short Documentary

Each of these films powerfully spotlighted the climate challenges their communities face and the solutions within reach. 🌱From 3 labs, students walked away with knowledge, confidence, and the spark to keep storytelling for change alive.

A huge THANK YOU 💚 to all partners, and hearty congratulations to the film clubs whose creativity and impact are paving the way for a more climate-conscious future!

08/08/2025

Pure Cinematic Magic at YSK! 🎬From cool pop-up cinema vibes to bold climate conversations, African Films for African Schools lit up the Young Scientists Kenya 8th National Science & Technology Exhibition at Sunshine School!

Yesternight, 300+ brilliant young scientists — from junior to senior schools across Kenya — experienced two powerful climate-focused films:

The Chameleon Corridors 🦎 by Jigar Ganatra — a stunning journey into Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains, home to rare chameleon species, and the community regenerating nature.

Searching for Amani 📽️ by Debra Aroko & Nicole Gormley — the gripping story of a 13-year-old aspiring journalist whose search for truth in Kenya’s largest wildlife conservancy uncovers climate injustice.

These films sparked bold post-screening conversations on climate justice, forest restoration, and how science & tech can drive solutions for communities across Africa.

Big thanks to our collaborators: Tunga Africa, Docubox - The East African Documentary Film Fund, Climate Story Lab Africa and Young Scientists Kenya

07/08/2025

The 8th National Science & Technology Exhibition lit up with Echoes of African Films for African Schools! Hosted by Tunga Afrika, Docubox - The East African Documentary Film Fund & Young Scientists Kenya at Sunshine School, we brought bold, brilliant stories to life — from identity, insecurity & mental health to healing and hope. 🌍

The school film impact screening served pure cinematic magic that left hearts full and minds buzzing! And we’re not done yet! TODAY is the grand finale — and we’re dropping climate-centred film that will shake your spirit and spark your thoughts! 🌱

25/07/2025

The student-led film impact screening at Ruaraka High School was nothing short of transformational! Over two powerful days, students from the Film/Drama Club, Journalism Club & ICC Club took the lead—organising and hosting screenings of 3 award-winning climate storytelling films. 🌍🎥

Featured Films:
🏆 Garissa High – Winning short documentary
🥈 Wenje High – 1st Runners-up, climate-focused short fiction
🥉 Ruaraka High – 2nd Runners-up, short documentary

Over 1,000 students attended! With vibrant performances, eco-art from upcycled waste ♻️, and a special appearance by students & patrons from Baba Dogo Secondary, this wasn’t just a screening—it was a movement!

The 2-day Impact Lab – School Edition left students empowered, skilled & climate-conscious. 👣 Next Stop: The Alliance High School ➡️ Garissa High School. Stories that move. Impact that lasts. 🎬

24/07/2025

The Climate Storytelling Impact Lab – School Edition is now live at Ruaraka High School! This dynamic two-day training follows the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival 2025 , where Ruaraka High emerged as 2nd Runners Up in the Climate Storytelling category.

Students from the film, drama, journalism, and environmental clubs are being equipped with skills in:
✅ Authentic and powerful storytelling
✅ Designing impact strategies
✅ Building meaningful collaborations
✅ Learning through real case studies

The lab will culminate in a student-led impact screening and post-film discussion featuring the top 3 winning films. This moment not only deepens understanding but also prepares them to lead community-centred screenings of their upcoming documentary. We’re proud to see the next generation use storytelling to spotlight environmental challenges and drive meaningful change.

22/07/2025

It’s a wrap at ! 🎬🔥Four days of bold short films, powerful provocations, impact-driven conversations, and boundary-breaking collaborations — all leading up to a momentous finale: the Climate Storytelling Impact Award! 💥🌍
Huge congratulations to the Plastic Atlantis Documentary by Samira Vera-Cruz & Pedro Soule for bagging the $10,000 Impact Grant Award 🎉 — presented by Climate Story Lab Africa & Doc Society in partnership with UMI Fund.

This stunning film reminds us that climate stories aren’t just about the future — they’re about the past that still lives within us. It’s a cinematic bridge between memory, injustice, and collective action.

To all who joined our Climate Story Lab journey at — thank you. 💛 Together with Durban FilmMart SA, Sunshine Cinema, Tunga Media Afrika, Docubox - The East African Documentary Film Fund, and Surge Africa — we created space for meaningful storytelling, powerful connection, and daring visions of change.

Here’s to more African stories, more climate justice, and more impact! ✊🎥 Let’s keep building bridges. 🌍🌿

21/07/2025

The Distribution for Impact & Income session at the during sparked game-changing conversations! Hosted at the 2025 Durban FilmMart SA and powered by Climate Story Lab Africa, Tunga Media Afrika, Sunshine Cinema, Docubox - The East African Documentary Film Fund & Doc Society & Surge Africa — this was not your average panel!

🎤 Moderated by Miki Redelinghuys, a documentary filmmaker and co-founder of Plexus Films, the Fireside Chat brought together powerhouse voices:

🎬 Pete Murimi– Co-director, The Battle for Laikipia

🌍 Rodrigo Díaz Díaz – Director of Community Distribution, Brazil

💪 Nasreen Al-Amin – Climate justice advocate & founder, Surge Africa

🎥 Cindy Makandi & Susan Mbogo – unpacked the Get Reel Films Impact & Distribution Model

Then came the interactive hackathon: teams tackled a real-life impact case study, crafting bold distribution strategies that marry social change with revenue generation. From grassroots cinema to digital platforms — we reimagined where powerful stories meet real impact.

19/07/2025

It’s officially underway — has kicked off, and we’re thrilled to be part of it! We’ve proudly collaborated with Durban FilmMart SA, Sunshine Cinema, Climate Story Lab ZA, CSL Lagos, and Tunga Media Afrika to co-curate a compelling Climate Story Lab experience that puts climate storytelling at the heart of the conversation. Expect powerful programming, including:

🎬 Pop-Up Climate Cine-Bar – immersive outdoor screenings

💡 Distribution for Impact & Income – strategies for storytellers to scale reach and revenue

🏆 Climate Story Lab DFM Impact Award – celebrating storytelling that drives change

These sessions are designed to captivate, agitate, and activate — because we believe in the power of film to spark real, measurable action on climate.

Join us in Durban, or follow the conversation online. Let’s ignite change together.

05/07/2025

A powerful fusion of community pride and student brilliance at Wenje Secondary School! 🎬🌿The award-winning climate justice film by the Wenje Film Club, crowned 2025 Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, took center stage in a special impact screening that brought together students, parents, and community leaders, including the area chief.

Their bold short film exposed how corrupt industries grab riparian land, wrecking ecosystems and livelihoods. It’s storytelling with purpose—raw, real, and rooted in the community. From school grounds to the coast and beyond, these young filmmakers are ready to spark change across Kenya!

The film is now set to tour festivals, power learning on the Tunga Afrika Platform, and ignite nationwide climate action.👏 Hats off to Wenje Secondary School for proving that stories can shift systems. Doc Society

04/07/2025

What a transformative time at Wenje Secondary School! From powerful climate film screenings to hands-on impact labs, students immersed themselves in the art of storytelling for climate action. 🌿🎥

Guided by top film impact producers, Wenje’s Film Club explored how to craft bold, relevant, and community-driven climate stories. This wasn’t just about film—it was about shaping future changemakers. Wenje was among the Top 3 winners at the 2025 Kenya National Drama and Film Festival (KNDFF) for their compelling climate film. Their creativity, passion, and purpose lit up the screen—and now, the journey continues!

Tunga Afrika in is proud to walk with them as they scale up their storytelling and impact in their community.Now, with support from Tunga Afrika, these young storytellers are set to take their voices even further into the community.

📍 Next stop: Garissa High School and Ruaraka High School. Let’s keep the cameras rolling and the climate conversations alive. 🌱🎬

18/09/2024

🌍🎬 CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL FILM PATRONS & STORYTELLERS! 🎬🌍

Are you ready to turn your passion for storytelling into action? We’re thrilled to announce the Climate Storytelling Competition, a powerful platform for young filmmakers to showcase their talent and create impactful films addressing climate change in the 63rd Kenya National Drama and Film Festival! 🌱🎥

This exciting initiative is brought to you in partnership with and ,offering a unique opportunity for students to use their voices to spark change. 🌍✨

This competition is YOUR chance to inspire audiences, drive awareness, and be part of Africa’s climate story!

📅 Submission Deadline: 30th September
👉 Ready to get started? Sign up now! The link is in our bio!

Let’s bring the power of film to the climate conversation! 🌍🎬

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