Thread of Hope - the story of a refugee girl who discovers something transformative amidst turmoil

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Thread of Hope is an animated short film that sheds light on the #resilience, #creativity, and #hope of #refugee women. The short follows the journey of a young girl who discovers a transformative thread amidst the turmoil of #displacement. The film depicts the strength of the human spirit through the metaphor of craft and fabric, while highlighting the empowerment of refugees through craftsmanship. Created and written by BrandOpus and directed by award-winning collage artist Troy Browne, the film features the voice of British actress and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, along with a new track from musician Bat for Lashes. This film was created for MADE51, a global brand and collaborative initiative brought to life by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. MADE51 creates livelihoods opportunities for refugees in the artisan sector and changes the narrative about refugees by showing them as talented individuals with rich and #diverse cultural heritage. Director: Troy Browne Narration: Gugu Mbatha Raw Music: Bat for Lashes Creative direction: Brand Opus Sound design: Pitch & Sync Production studio: Hocus Pocus Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please visit our media page: https://media.unhcr.org --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.

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Published to Youtube on: 20/06/2024

Archived on: 11/07/2024

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=9wFYO-BgZv8