"Explore is a multimedia organization that documents individuals who have dedicated their lives to improving the human condition. They provide an online portal that archives non-profit work, including more than 250 original films and 30,000 photographs from around the world, to educate, entertain, and inspire people to “never stop learning.” A variety of educational resource in multimedia format encourages lifelong learning.

"Indeed, Explore features a wide range of topics—from animal rights, health and human services, and poverty to the environment, education, and spirituality. Delivered in short, digestible bites, explore films appeal to viewers of all ages, from children learning about other cultures for the first time to adults looking for a fresh perspective on the world around them.

"Among the Education section in Explore portal, you can find lesson plans along with multimedia resource written for use in the K-12 classroom and are connected to grade level national standards. Background information about the non-profit organizations is provided along with questions for guided discussion about the films. The questions are intended for students to connect to the people and issues profiled by exploring and developing their own viewpoints and opinions. Also, in the Minds section, you can find a collection of interviews with the non-profit leaders who contributed Explore’s rich library. Through Explore web portal, people share thoughts, engage in dialogue, view and email multimedia contents, and embed their favorites on blogs and social networking sites."

[Original Article from UNESCO]