World Hope Project

12/27/2023

Happy, Happy Holidays! It is my honor to share the most recent video release of the World Hope Project - "Flex Your Joy."

https://youtu.be/n1AaHxSDNy8?si=qE-gkBMzt5MEAflP

This beautiful project began in March, 2019 at the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic. My mission was to bring together children from around the world to instill a little hope in one another and the greater world. It seemed like an impossible feat but before I knew it, we had become a team representing 27 countries. Through the worst of the pandemic we gathered together in zoom meetings, learned from each other and created.

A few months ago, I came to the realization that we did it. Our team accomplished our goal. We did everything we set out to do and so much more. Our videos have been shown in schools, businesses and conferences around the world. We have done podcasts, presentations, panel discussions and were even presented with a global awareness award through the National Association of Gifted Children. Most importantly, we supported one another and gave our viewers hope when they needed it most.

This project has been my pride and joy; each child so dear to my heart. It could not have happened without my co-producer and beloved friend, Rosa Medina, who has been by my side through it all. Today I declare this chapter of the World Hope Project to be complete. The need for hope is fueled by the presence of hopelessness. That no longer needs to be our story. To a brand new chapter which does not require hope. Cheers.

This video is a gift from the World Hope Project - an international video troupe comprised of youth ages 8-18 from 27 countries. In celebration of the ordin...

04/17/2023

I have seen too many children become prey to social media societal conditioning which disconnects them from their true selves. It is encouraging to see a company using their influence to change this. I invite you to watch this video and join me in taking a stand by signing the petition which can be found at this link: https://www.dove.com/.../campaigns/kids-online-safety.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ngESNoacxM

CW/TW: Sensitive content. This film features real stories about body appearance that may be upsetting to some viewers.New research by the Dove Self-Esteem Pr...

02/02/2023

You are invited to the G Word's GTChat on Twitter tonight! This episode is focused on “Talking to Gifted Kids about Giftedness” and features 7 of our dear World Hope Project teens! ❤️

Last year, Marc Smolowitz, Producer and Director of the G Word, chatted with this group from six countries about their experiences with being gifted. The conversation was so inspiring. They didn't want to sign off and neither did we!
Here it is: 👉 https://vimeo.com/763955652

Gifted children in other countries have similar experiences to those in the U.S. Recently, a collaborative effort between THE G WORD and the World Hope Project (WHP)…

10/26/2022

Recently, a collaborative effort between the THE G WORD and the World Hope Project (WHP) opened a window into the experiences of seven gifted children from six different countries who conversed in a panel discussion moderated by Marc Smolowitz. 🌏
Watch: 👉 http://bit.ly/3gI1gJf
This was pure joy for all of us! ✨

By Rosa Medina & Tina Harlow, Co-Producers of the World Hope Project Gifted children in other countries have similar experiences to those in the U.S. Recently, a collaborative effort between the THE G WORD and the World Hope Project (WHP) opened a window into the experiences of seven gifte

08/26/2022

"Ubuntu" - I am because we are.

08/23/2022

Hope comes in many forms.
In May, I left my hanging flower baskets out and the poor things froze. We contemplated throwing them away, but decided to see if we could bring them back. It took all summer but now they are flourishing.

08/14/2022

Powerful video of art creating hope.

Famed for enormous black-and-white portraits that are pasted on surfaces ranging from the Louvre to the US-Mexico border wall, multimedia artist JR continues to tackle ambitious projects. In this powerfully moving talk, he shares how he made a giant mural on the courtyard floor of a maximum-security...

08/14/2022

Roadside art. Intention: Joy. Grand Marais, MN.

07/08/2022

GO TEAM!

07/03/2022

05/14/2022

Music is medicine...

Translated, “Pasoori” can mean “difficulty,” "conflict" or “difficult mess.” At first glance, the song appears to be a classic tale of star-crossed lovers, with lyrics like “If your love is poison, I will drink it in a flurry.” However, the way it expertly weaves Indian and Pakistani...