Education without Borders

03/02/2026

Special Call for Indigenous Cartoonists!

Following the success of ‘Xwémalhkwu Hero Stories: A Graphic Novel’ (2024), Education without Borders, in partnership with the the UBC Comics Studies Cluster, Homalco First Nation, and Tchadas Leo, is launching a new community-driven Indigenous Comics Initiative.

Application submissions are open until February 15. You can find all the details on the project and how to apply here: https://pop-culture.arts.ubc.ca/homalco-heroes-tribal-journey/

02/12/2025

Hear from Owaziyo Rawe, a Grade 9 student, as she shares how receiving a school backpack supports both her and her family.

This , give the gift of a backpack filled with school supplies.

❤️ Canada: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141427
🧡 Australia & New Zealand: https://donate-to-ewb.raiselysite.com/
💙 USA: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4577082

02/12/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! 🎒

Last year you helped us provide filled backpacks to the delight of our students. This year lets provide these to another 100 students. For severely disadvantaged students, essential school supplies are out of reach. On this special day of giving, this can mean confidence, motivation, dignity, and the tools to succeed in school.

👉 Help us make learning easier.

Donate today and give a tax-deductible donation today!

❤️ Canada: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141427
🧡 Australia & New Zealand: https://donate-to-ewb.raiselysite.com/
💙 USA: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4577082

20/11/2025

Still buzzing from last night 💛
The world premiere of Mbira Talks at Innis Town Hall was full of music, laughter, tears, and such generous listening. Thank you to everyone who showed up, asked questions, and held space for this story of mbira, memory, and home.

Huge gratitude to Moyo Rainos Mutamba, Adrienne Amato, our partners, and the team at the South African Film Festival for making this night possible.

If you missed it, stay tuned - the journey of Mbira Talks is just beginning. ✨

17/11/2025

🎬 Last day to watch!
Time is running out ! Don’t forget to start watching now!
Today’s your final chance to stream our incredible lineup — from unforgettable characters to powerful, real-life stories that stay with you. This is your reminder to start watching any film you want to watch now. You’ll have 5 more days to complete any film you begin from the time you start watching.

Thank you for your support of SAFF and Education without Borders!
⏳ You have until 11:59pm PST, Monday, November 17th to watch — don’t miss out!
For tickets 🎟️ Head to SouthAfricanFilmFest.com and press play while you still can.

17/11/2025

🐍 Snake is a haunting tale of charm, control, and the quiet unravelling of a family.

When a mysterious stranger appears on the farm, hope flickers—until his dark past begins to surface. Stella must decide: stay silent, or risk everything to protect the ones she loves.

Today is your last chance to watch our films, start watching before 11:59pm PST, Monday, November 17th at 🎟️ southafricanfilmfest.com

17/11/2025

🎬 Last day to watch!
Today’s your final chance to stream our incredible lineup — from unforgettable characters to powerful, real-life stories that stay with you.

⏳ You have until 11:59pm PST, Monday, November 17th to watch — don’t miss out!

🎟️ Head to SouthAfricanFilmFest.com and press play while you still can.

12/11/2025

A journey home, a tribute to a life lived, and a story of love across generations.
Don’t Be Late for My Funeral is a deeply personal reflection on memory and connection.
🎟️ See it at the festival — tickets at SouthAfricanFilmFest.com

Unlock and start watching your films before the festival ends on November 17, to extend your viewing time by 5 days!

11/11/2025

Bringing you the best in South African Film, is a festival with a heart ❤️. All net proceeds support Education without Borders (EwB), a non-profit organization that funds educational programs in South Africa, Canada and Zimbabwe.
🎟️ Support EwB by streaming the South African Film Festival online in Canada and the U.S. from Nov 6 to 17. Get your tickets at: SouthAfricanFilmFest.com

Bringing you the best in South African Film, the South African Film Festival (SAFF) is a festival with a heart. All net proceeds support Education without Bo...

08/11/2025

🛑 Legacy confronts the question: what does freedom mean when the wounds of the past still shape the present?

Through powerful testimonies from both sides of Apartheid’s political divide — from descendants of its architects to the heroes who fought against it — Legacy: The De-Colonized History of South Africa unpacks the psychological, political, and economic scars still carried today.

🎬 A gripping, unflinching look at the cost of injustice and the ongoing fight for true equality. Don’t miss it.

🎟️ Watch now at SouthAfricanFilmFest.com

06/11/2025

🎬 CURTAIN UP: SAFF 2025 KICKS OFF ACROSS CANADA AND USA

The South African Film Festival launched this morning online, with our first in-person film screening tonight in Vancouver. From 06 to 17 November you can immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of South African storytelling, through the lens of the country’s filmmakers. With over 30 features, documentaries and shorts from which to choose, this year’s festival is a true smorgasbord of South African cinema. 🍿

Book tickets through the link in our bio or visit SouthAfricanFilmFest.com

06/11/2025

We’re thrilled to co-present Wild Coast Warriors: The Film at the South African Film Festival 🌊

The documentary follows the David vs. Goliath story of Indigenous communities in South Africa's Wild Coast who won a court case battle against Shell to stop oil and gas exploration, securing ongoing protection for their ocean and culture.

A necessary watch for climate justice.

🎟️ Get your passes & tickets at southafricanfilmfest.com/program/

Screening online November 6-17 across Canada and the USA.

All net proceeds support Education without Borders, a non-profit organization that funds educational programs in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Canada 💛