TikTok begging in Syria
What happens to donations sent to displaced Syrian families who livestream on TikTok?
A 大象传媒 investigation has discovered that up to 70% of donations being sent to displaced families in Syria via TikTok was being taken by the social media platform. Families in camps in northern Syria said they only receive a fraction of the donations, as 大象传媒 Arabic's Mamdouh Akbiek reports.
Bangladesh鈥檚 matriarchal Garo people
The Garo people are one of the largest of Bangladesh鈥檚 indigenous communities. Their traditions are unique, and based on a matriarchal society. Shahnawaz Rocky of 大象传媒 Bengali recently visited the Garo people to find out about their culture, which is now under threat.
Kenya's divisive curriculum changes
A viral video clip showing two Kenyan primary school children killing a chicken caused uproar, and some hilarity, about the country's new school curriculum. From 大象传媒 Nairobi, Evelyne Musambi tells us about a new focus on practical skills, and the controversy it is causing.
Afghan women at university
Women applying to Afghan universities this term have discovered that their course choices have been severely restricted. 大象传媒 Afghan鈥檚 Sana Safi explains what is known about the changes, and their impact on women.
El Kul: bringing Libyans together
As Libyans continue to struggle after years of insecurity and hardship, a social media platform run by the 大象传媒's international charity 大象传媒 Media Action is trying to bridge the divides. The project began in 2014 and is called El Kul - 'For Everyone'. Editor Libya Idres El Mesmary tells us about the challenges they face.
(Photo: A displaced Syrian mother and daughters livestreaming on TikTok. Credit: 大象传媒)
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Fifth Floor
Global stories from the 大象传媒鈥檚 40 Language Services, with Faranak Amidi