Life Orientation resources for South African teachers

Palestinians in central Gaza have gathered at the inaugural Gaza International Film Festival for Women’s Cinema to watch Voice of Hind Rajab — an award-winning documentary about six-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli forces last year.

A thought-provoking journey into the intersection of Islamic teachings and contemporary mental health practice with world-renowned Rania Awaad.

What is REALLY causing the increase in autism diagnosis since the early 1990s? Is it pollution? Is it plastics? Is it Tylenol? Is it screen time? Today we explain the up to date science and research, because right now people are trying to claim that Tylenol use during pregnancy is the main reason.

Comedian Shalewa Sharpe recounts the hilarious tale of how capitalism broke her ankle, what’s going on with dive bar bathrooms and why she — a quiet soul who likes to sip chamomile tea — brings a tote bag to a wild night out. (Recorded at TEDNext 2024 on October 24, 2024)

Every year in Mexico, thousands of women are killed simply because they are women. Femicide rates in the country are among the highest in the world. Authorities often turn a blind eye, allowing perpetrators to go unpunished. But resistance is growing.

The pursuit of happiness is futile. And psychology suggests that identifying ways you are content is a better way to achieve well-being.

Ever wonder what actually happens inside your body when you start binge drinking? 🍻🤔 In this episode we break down the immediate effects of alcohol on your brain, your organs, and your decision-making! 

Unveiling the addictive potential of vaping and its effects 

Sometimes feeding just one child can seem challenging. Not for entrepreneur Wawira Njiru, who’s gone from serving lunch to 25 children from a makeshift kitchen to establishing her nonprofit, Food4Education, as a cornerstone of Kenya’s school meals system. Currently serving half a million meals to children every day, she’s now thinking even bigger. Hear about her incredible plan to serve delicious, nutritious daily meals to millions of kids across Africa by 2030.

Sarah, an Afro-German, wants Eduardo from Mozambique to fulfill his role as a father. Despite the distance and cultural differences that separate them. So, with her one-year-old daughter Luana, she travels from Berlin to Africa.

Without quality education, the world’s future is bleak. Here's what children are asking us to do to get their learning back on track.

Digital strategist Deja Foxx went viral for speaking up at a town meeting — and then learned the harsh cost of being in social media’s crosshairs. She welcomes us to the “girl internet,” a growing ecosystem of women-led platforms that prioritize privacy, community and respect. "We’re building a new, better way of being online, no matter your generation or your gender," she says. (Recorded at TED2025 on April 10, 2025)

In 2018, a nonprofit gave every adult in the Ahenyo village $500. Most families had lived in extreme poverty for generations, and this sum was roughly equivalent to their annual salaries. The money came with no strings attached to how it could be spent. Would this lift villagers out of poverty or be another failed philanthropic endeavor? Explore aid programs and how they address people's needs.

How often do you connect with different people each week? How many many close relationships do you aim to cultivate during those connections? And how long do these interactions last? Kasley Killam has the perfect guide to help you build better social connections – the 5-3-1 Rule. Kasley is a social scientist and the author of The Art of Science and Connection. Kasley joins Chris to discuss the future of social connection – why do we invest in physical health but not social health? And what happens when you substitute companionship for AI chatbots? Kasley shares tips on how to connect with your community and rethink social norms on technology.

In the heart of Hong Kong, Addy meets Allen, one of many residents living in tightly packed cage homes. These small spaces offer shelter in a city where affordable housing is incredibly hard to find. But with roughly six feet in length to play with, these homes are no larger than a cupboard – and are reflective of how sky-high prices in Hong Kong have led residents to squeeze into these box homes.

Good 🌏 = good 🧠? It turns out that going green might benefit more than just the environment – there are psychological benefits for you, too.

🤔How to actually form habits that stick? 👇
1. Make things as easy as possible for yourself. So make sure your actions can be easily repeated.
2. Find a way to repeat your behaviours regularly for *at least* 2-3 months. Sometimes it takes more than a year to successfully form a habit.
3. Remember habits don’t necessarily form because of willpower
4. Look to how you can tweak your context to help you repeat the behaviour

We dive into the immediate effects of smoking, revealing what happens to your body right after that first puff. We break down the science behind this habit. Whether you're curious or trying to quit, this is what you need to know!

Burnout shouldn’t be the price of success, but setting boundaries at work is easier said than done. Tarveen Forrester, who oversees workplace culture at Kickstarter, shares practical strategies for protecting your time and cultivating “sustainable ambition,” so you can crush your goals — without letting them crush you. 

In Brazil, more and more women are becoming victims of femicide. There are 1,500 cases per year — with most victims killed by a partner or ex-partner.

Our Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas on why every child needs and deserves access to quality education.