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A Brazilian rapper, a Japanese woman living in Tokyo who uses a wheelchair and a family of Sudanese farmers- now what could all these people have in common? They are part of the Global Lives Project, a growing video library documenting the human experience of individuals from all corners of the world. The nonprofit collects 24 continuous hours of raw footage, capturing the everyday lives of ten incredibly diverse people. All the footage is digitally archived and intended for free and public use on their site. It’s also available offline as the Global Lives Project hosts impactful video installations in cities all over the world.
The international collaboration of filmmakers, designers, architects, activists and institutions from around the globe work to spread cultural awareness and global citizenship by providing a window into the life of someone that you might never encounter. The interactive endeavor is made possible by the work of hundreds of volunteers worldwide, and offers numerous opportunities to participate. Global Lives Project has most recently received Kickstarter funding to embark on their next video series, Lives in Transit, documenting 24 hours in the lives of ten people who move people and goods throughout the world. [Source: Global Lives Project]
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