Noble Exchange
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“Noble Exchange” is a Halogen original TV series which explores what the West can learn from other cultures. Discover how the beauty, innovation and verve of people around the world can inspire and help you make a difference in your community.
The first season focuses on the inspiring stories of African villagers and social activists as well as economic and political leaders. It includes interview with Africans about core issues Americans grapple with (i.e. money and credit, education, culture, environment and health), and discovers how people throughout the continent wrestle through common hopes and challenges.
The second season captures young North American celebrities on a journey of discovery, learning and inspiration as they get to know some of South America’s most creative people and innovative social-entrepreneurs. The question that drives the series is: Can five days with a South American change your life and help you change the world?
Noble Exchange Episode 1
Learn more about the work of creative social entrepreneurs in Africa featured in episode 1 of “Noble Exchange.”
Noble Exchange Episode 10
Meet African men and women who are creatively facing the economic challenges of their day and working for economic justice for others.
Noble Exchange Episode 11
Despite the challenges, we meet Africans who are courageously dealing with epidemics and creatively tackling health cost and care options.
Noble Exchange Episode 12
Meet African men and women who are well versed leading in the high stakes game of real life.
Noble Exchange Episode 2
Meet four such Africans profiled in episode 2 of “Noble Exchange” and learn how you can get involved in the battle for urban progress and environmental preservation.
Noble Exchange Episode 3
“I’m so grateful that the images that once haunted me of northern Uganda have been exchanged with stories of hope.”
Noble Exchange Episode 4
Many African artists create in the midst of literal war. Those we spotlight on “Noble Exchange” are true cultural entrepreneurs.
Noble Exchange Episode 5
In the fifth episode of “Noble Exchange,” airing tonight, we explore the African concept of Ubuntu. This ancient philosophy of relating to one another says, “I am because we are.”
Noble Exchange Episode 6
Meet four African designers who are using fashion to help their nations reconcile, re-establish their identity and reclaim their resources.
Noble Exchange Episode 7
How does religion impact cultures? We explore the questions and beliefs that emerge out of some of the thorniest situations in Africa.
Noble Exchange Episode 8
Youth of today are often underestimated. Yet there are youth all over the world setting transformation in motion. Meet some of those extraordinary youth in Africa.
Noble Exchange Episode 9
We meet a few African educational entrepreneurs who recognize the stakes and realize that if they succeed not only does Africa succeed but also those beyond its borders.
Behind the Scenes of "Noble Exchange" Episode 2
Tamara Park, co-producer of “Noble Exchange” shares some memories from shooting on location for episode 2 about the environment: “My ‘This is Africa!’ moments were all outdoors. One of those first moments came when Tyler and I traveled with Could You (www.couldyou.org) to the village of Gubane, Mozambique. Few Westerners have ever visited this collection [...]
Behind the Scenes with “Noble Exchange”
A new Halogen original series called “Noble Exchange” takes a look at the creativity, verve and resilience of Africans – and what their Western neighbors can learn from them.
EP 1: Media - A Kenyan woman starts a film school in one of Africa’s largest slums, and for the first time these talented youth get to tell their own stories. A doctor in South Africa produces TV soap operas to deal with health issues and they become one of the nation’s most watched shows. A young entrepreneur starts a free newspaper in Mozambique that’s changing his society. Watch now »
EP 2: Environment – Africans’ connection to their land runs deep; their very identity is often tied to it. Despite massive challenges, Africans are creatively protecting and enriching their environment. We meet a Kenyan Game Park warden, a Rwandan coffee grower, an Egyptian tour guide and a Mozambiquan farmer as we explore the environment in Africa. Watch now »
EP 3: Healing a Community After War – Northern Uganda has been in the throes of Africa’s longest running war. As the conflict has died down, how does this community recollect and heal? Meet three leaders from the non-profit organization Invisible Children, who intimately know the effects of war and are passionately committed to seeing their community be brought back to life. Watch now »
EP 4: Culture – A new generation of African men and women are not only pursuing their passion for the arts but doing it in a way that benefits others. They are pioneers with a cause. As we travel across the continent we meet a collection of these cultural entrepreneurs: a filmmaker in Rwanda, a model in Mozambique, an artist couple in Kenya and an aritsan in Morocco. Watch now »
EP 5: Ubuntu – In Africa there is a philosophy called Ubuntu. It says, “I am because we are.” This commitment to community and collective identity drives Africans to do amazing acts for others. Meet two very different South Africans who have started Ubuntu clubs, along with a woman in Burundi who is working energetically for her Twa community, and a young poet in Rwanda fighting for justice and forgiveness in his country. Watch now »
EP 6: Fashion – Fashion tells stories. For centuries it has made political, economic and social statements. Perhaps unlike anywhere else on earth today fashion’s story is dramatically being told in Africa. And it’s a story powerful enough to transcend its borders. We meet four African designers who are using fashion to help their nations reconcile, re-establish their identity and reclaim their resources. Watch now »
EP 7: Religion - How does religion impact cultures? We explore the questions and beliefs that emerge out of some of the thorniest situations in Africa. We trek with four religious leaders who are not only engaging the issues of their day but are desiring to do so in a way that contributes to their broader communities. Watch now »
EP 8: Youth – Youth of today are often underestimated. Yet there are youth all over the world setting transformation in motion. We meet some of those extraordinary youth in Africa – youth who are turning the most challenging situations into opportunities to pursue what they love and help the communities around them. Watch now »
EP 9: Education – What happens when colossal challenges threaten the very basics of an educational system? Africa has had to face HIV/AIDS epidemic, multiple wars and limited resources. Yet, in the midst of this dicey situation, there is a new generation of educators determined to see Africa excel. We meet a few of these African educational entrepreneurs. These men and women recognize the stakes and realize that if they succeed not only does Africa succeed but also those beyond its borders. Watch now »
EP 10: Economy - What happens when you can’t make a living? What if you didn’t get a good enough education? Or you can’t obtain financing for your business? Or you just can’t get a job? This is a problem that haunts millions across the globe, and more disproportionately in Africa. However, we meet African men and women who are creatively facing the economic challenges of their day and working for economic justice for others. Watch now »
EP 11: Health - No matter who you are or where you live eventually you have to face questions about your health. How much is your health worth? What kind of care do you need? And…what healthcare can you actually get? These questions haunt men and women worldwide. But in Africa – where diseases are abundant and resources are limited – these questions can feel all the more daunting.
Yet, despite the challenges we meet Africans who are courageously dealing with epidemics and creatively tackling cost and care options. They are working not only to improve their own health, but also helping raise the level of healthcare for their communities and their countries. Watch now »
EP 12: Leadership – As we’ve entered into the Technology Age communities are turning more and more virtual. So, in the 21st how do real world communities form? And…what kind of leader does it take to hold them together…especially when a crisis comes? We travel to Africa to meet men and women who are well versed leading in the high stakes game of real life. Each has faced extraordinary challenges and could have easily abandoned their communities and dismissed hope…but they didn’t. They now lead with determination, creativity and vigor. And as they do, they’re not only transforming their communities, they’re demonstrating leadership qualities that are sure to benefit those beyond their borders. Watch now »
I was pleased to find your station on a local cable network here in Sonoma county. The time has come to shine light on these issues. This network gives voice to women and children in developing countries.
I am one of the founders of Ah Shayh Natural Skin Care Company and the President of Ghana Women/Children of North American Collective.
In January 2010 we raised money to bring electricity to two schools in the village of Jissonayil, located in Tamale Ghana. One of he issues that speaks to my heart is the young girls in the village speaking out against the gender inequalities that exist in Northern Ghana.I would love to document these young girls as they talk about the challenges they face due to the fact that they were born female. Keep up the good work. I can be reached at ahshayh@ahshayh.com
I was pleased to find your station on a local cable network here in Sonoma county. The time has come to shine light on these issues. This network gives voice to women and children in developing countries. I am one of the founders of Ah Shayh Natural Skin Care Company and the President of Ghana Women/Children of North American Collective. In January 2010 we raised money to bring electricity to two schools in the village of Jissonayil, located in Tamale Ghana. One of he issues that speaks to my heart is the young girls in the village speaking out against the gender inequalities that exist in Northern Ghana.I would love to document these young girls as they talk about the challenges they face due to the fact that they were born female. Keep up the good work. I can be reached at ahshayh@ahshayh.com