Reports & Programs

Drought and Extreme Climate: Indian Farmers at Breaking Point
VideosDrought and Extreme Climate: Indian Farmers at Breaking Point

Between 2022 and 2024, around three farmers took their own lives each day in India, according to the local Minister of Agriculture. This staggering figure reflects a deepening agricultural crisis driven by climate change, crushing debt, lack of institutional support and increasingly barren land caused by extreme weather conditions.

The Cabriolet Film Festival Spreads Its Wings Across Lebanon
VideosThe Cabriolet Film Festival Spreads Its Wings Across Lebanon

The Cabriolet Film Festival returned on Friday evening to the Saint Nicholas Stairs in Gemmayzeh. Forty-two short films are being screened across various regions of Lebanon through June 8. For the second consecutive year, the festival will take place in several regions of Lebanon, from Beirut to Jounieh, passing through, Byblos, Baalbek, Saida, ...

In Lebanon, Male Dance Between Taboo and Assertion
VideosIn Lebanon, Male Dance Between Taboo and Assertion

Long stigmatized and gendered, male dance in Lebanon is gradually stepping out of the shadows. Thanks to social media, urban culture and the progressive opening of the artistic world, more and more men dare to dance, express themselves and assert their identity. They challenge norms, break taboos and redefine the codes. Mentalities are ...

Eid al-Adha: A Holiday of Faith, Family and Heritage
VideosEid al-Adha: A Holiday of Faith, Family and Heritage

Eid al-Adha is the most important and cherished celebration for Druze community. In the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah, Druze observe fasting, prayer, charity, and visits to shrines and respected sheikhs. It's a time for spiritual reflection and a deep connection to faith. But Eid is also about community  – a time for “Mujabara” as ...

Saudis Use AI, Drones and Thousands of Cameras to Keep Hajj Pilgrims Safe
VideosSaudis Use AI, Drones and Thousands of Cameras to Keep Hajj Pilgrims Safe

In Mecca, a large-scale technological system operates around the clock during the Hajj. With more than 15,000 smart cameras, drones, and AI-powered software, authorities monitor crowd movements and coordinate the transport of 1.6 million pilgrims in real time using over 23,000 buses. The goal is to prevent incidents, avoid human bottlenecks, and ...