Voices
To mark Five Films for Freedom 2026, Michael Blyth spoke to the team behind the film Rag Dolls: director Amy Adler, producer Valeria López, and executive producer Ekiwah Adler-Beléndez.
AI is creating opportunities and risks for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Nadia Cooke shares a framework to help teachers get the most out of AI.
After ten years of success, the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund (CPF) has been extended to 2029. Stephanie Grant explains the work of the Fund and why it is important.
Drawing on our Next Generation research series, Rhea Bhandari explores the systemic barriers facing young disabled people and how they're redefining participation and leadership.
Michael Blyth spoke to filmmaker Ramon Te Wake, whose film Wait, Wait, Now! is part of Five Films for Freedom 2025, about celebrating her trans and Māori identities on screen.
Farhana Chowdhury reflects on how her upbringing and experience of youth work have shaped her approach to equality, and what makes her hopeful for a world that is fairer to all.
90 Youth Voices participant Geri Emeri from Albania looks at disability rights in Albania and talks to Jacqueline Cruz-Aguila from Mexico about her experiences.
The UK’s National Trust – Europe’s biggest conservation charity - is twinning some of its properties with cultural heritage sites in Africa and the Middle East. Dave Simpson explains why.
In a world affected by conflict, climate change and economic uncertainty, culture and cultural icons are under threat, but our Cultural Protection Fund is protecting heritage worldwide.
Ian Thomas, Head of Arts Research and Insight at the British Council, looks at how to realise the potential of culture and heritage for sustainable development.