Beyond Awesome

Season 1

Travel to Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Fiji and Samoa to meet eight Beyond Awesome change makers. Each of them saw a big problem and did something about it, their solutions are now changing the world.

Where to Watch Beyond Awesome • Season 1

10 Episodes

  • Indonesian waste warrior
    E1
    Indonesian waste warriorWith single-use diapers choking Indonesia's rivers, Celia Siura found a solution that could turn this major source of plastic pollution around. Now she must convince parents to support her idea.
  • PNG art activists, finding healing on the stage
    E2
    PNG art activists, finding healing on the stageAfter the death of his sister, Nelson Kokoa sank into depression. This experience inspired him to start a dynamic youth group, which uses art to spark conversations about often taboo social issues.
  • Sri Lanka s snake man fascinated by power of venom to harm and heal
    E3
    Sri Lanka s snake man fascinated by power of venom to harm and healA childhood love of snakes allowed Kalana Maduwage to become one of our region's leading snake experts. Today, he is fascinated by the power of snake venom to harm and heal humans.
  • Meet Indonesia s first female Muslim stand-up comedian
    E4
    Meet Indonesia s first female Muslim stand-up comedianIndonesia's Comedy Campaigner: Sakdiyah Ma'ruf, Indonesia's first female Muslim stand-up comedian. She uses humor to dismantle stereotypes and challenge fundamentalism. Off-stage, she helps women find their voice.
  • Fiji s ping pong pioneer breaks down barriers for disabled people
    E5
    Fiji s ping pong pioneer breaks down barriers for disabled peopleFollow one of our region's top para table tennis champs as he goes through his paces and smashes down barriers that people living with disabilities face.
  • Meet the amputee from PNG working to help others to walk
    E6
    Meet the amputee from PNG working to help others to walkPNG's Mobility Maestro: After losing her leg at age 11, Almah Kuambu became fascinated by how artificial limbs were made. Today, she and her team are determined to reach everyone in need and dispel stigma along the way.
  • Samoa s geek girls are busting the myth of boys better at science
    E7
    Samoa s geek girls are busting the myth of boys better at scienceSamoa's Geek Girls: Cybersecurity expert, Tagilima Neemia, is determined to bust the myth that boys are better at science and technology. With the global technology sector booming, she helps Samoan girls get tech-savvy.
  • Sri Lanka's Blue Giant Guardian
    E8
    Sri Lanka's Blue Giant GuardianSri Lanka's Blue Giant Guardian: A pile of floating whale poo launched Asha de Vos's career. As global shipping lanes around Sri Lanka get busier, she is on a mission to protect the blue whales that call these waters home.
  • Asia
    E9
    AsiaWe visit Sri Lanka and Indonesia to meet scientists saving some of our amazing animals, go behind the scenes with a plastic pollution warrior, and hit the stage with a fearless woman using humor to make a positive impact.
  • The Pacific
    E10
    The PacificWe visit Samoa, Papua New Guinea and Fiji to meet a tech trailblazer, as well as a mobility maestro, see how art can be used to heal, and we'll train with a table tennis champ.

 

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