YES! Video

Watch our selection of clips telling inspiring stories of social change.

It’s Not Too Late

by Van Jones

posted Mar 10, 2008

The crises facing our planet can be overwhelming. But it is not too late for change, says Van Jones, a respected social justice leader. In this inspiring video, he shares that change begins with a world view that says we're not going to leave anyone behind.

Eco-Equity

by Van Jones

posted Mar 10, 2008

Van Jones offers a framework for building a just and sustainable world that centers around building a green economy that lifts people out of poverty.

Top 10 Questions

posted Feb 22, 2008

What are the 10 most important questions in the world right now?

Be the Change :: Tree

posted Feb 21, 2008

In celebration of India's 60th year of independence, the Times of India launched an initiative to inspire the search for hidden talents in everyday people. Among the results is this two-minute video, "Tree," which has become an anthem for India—and is a must-see for all of us.

Barefoot College :: The Night Schools

posted Feb 14, 2008

More than 250 night schools have been set up throughout India for the benefit of working children. Nearly 4000 girls and over 2,250 boys, who tend cattle during the day, attend these schools after dark, and the schools are powered by solar lanterns maintained by barefoot solar engineers.

The First Women Barefoot Solar Engineers of the Gambia

posted Feb 14, 2008

See the solar installation in process, start to finish: follow two rural illiterate women from The Gambia who learn how to become Barefoot Solar Engineers.

The First Women Barefoot Solar Engineers of the World

posted Feb 14, 2008

This 10-minute video tells the story of the first woman barefoot solar engineers in the world. “This is a true story about ordinary heroes. A story of very simple women who have made an extraordinary difference in their own community…”

Erica Fernandez :: Brower Youth Awards

posted Feb 04, 2008

16 year-old Erica Fernandez received a 2007 Brower Youth award for her campaign to stop the building of a liquefied natural gas plant.

The Story of Stuff

by Annie Leonard

posted Dec 04, 2007

The Story of Stuff will take you on a provocative tour of our consumer-driven culture—from resource extraction to iPod incineration—exposing the real costs of our use-it and lose-it approach to stuff.

Rebel Diaz :: Which Side Are You On?

by Rebel Diaz

posted Nov 09, 2007

See the music video "Which Side Are YOU On?" from social justice Hip Hop artists Rebel Diaz.

Live Earth - Jack Johnson performs

posted Aug 08, 2007

Musicians gathered at 7 locations worldwide on July 7, 2007. According to Al Gore, one of the event's organizers, the concerts marked 'the beginning of a three-year campaign worldwide to deliver information about how we solve the climate crisis.'

Live Earth :: Official Video

posted Jul 29, 2007

Musicians gathered at 7 locations worldwide on July 7, 2007. According to Al Gore, one of the event's organizers, the concerts marked 'the beginning of a three-year campaign worldwide to deliver information about how we solve the climate crisis.'

Yes Men :: Vivoleum

posted Jul 29, 2007

No Comment: Yes Men announce that Exxon Mobil plans to turn climate change victims into a new type of fuel called Vivoleum.

Affect Change: Go to the US Social Forum

posted May 08, 2007

People explain why they are going to the US Social Forum in Atlanta, Georgia, June 27-July 1, 2007.

101 Solutions to Global Climate Change :: Guy Dauncey interviewed by Peak Moment TV

posted Feb 16, 2007

Janaia Donaldson interviews author Guy Dauncey whose lively, optimistic solutions for Peak Oil and climate crisis are do-able here and now. Conservation, efficiency, proven technologies, and emerging innovations will take us through this critical planetary energy transition.