World Unwrapped exists because there is no shortage of beauty and inspiration in the world, especially when it comes to those who are using art and culture to combat social issues…

Christian Kochon in World Unwrapped

Jul 12, 2015

Dreamscaping Part 3: Soñamos El Mundo

One of my critiques on the way current development work is done is that it focuses very heavily on implementing projects and programs on people without working with the people. It treats them as subjects instead of as people with agency. The lack of effective…

Christian Kochon in World Unwrapped

Jun 30, 2015

Dreamscaping part II: The World

Dreamscaping, like teaching, is a collective endeavor. And when we come together, even we can’t imagine the possibilities.

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Teju Adisa-Farrar in World Unwrapped

Jun 18, 2015

That’s It! A Wonderful Video for a Musical Sensation

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is a vibrant amalgamation of traditional jazz music, contemporary funk, and their own unique musicality. I learned about them when I was visiting New Orleans in 2011, and have been hooked on their music…

Teju Adisa-Farrar in World Unwrapped

Dec 10, 2014

Positive News: Stories That Won’t Make You Hate Society

If you feel like many people, for the last few months (or last few decades) news has been infinitely negative and reminds us why we don’t actually like people and why the society we’ve created is horrible. But in the midst of the…