The 2026-2027 World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest is Now Open! Get Started!

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The Future of Housing

City Planning: An Introduction to This Year’s Global Topic

A crowded street. A packed bus. A full subway car during rush hour. This is daily life for billions around…

city planning

Fresh Water Use: An Introduction to This Year’s Global Topic

A turn of a tap. A cold glass of water. A quick flush of the toilet. These small moments are…

fresh water use

Extreme Weather: An Introduction to This Year’s Global Topic

Turn on the news or open your phone to check social media and you are likely to see a story…

extreme weather

Top Video Editing Tools: Find What Works for You

You have read the readings, looked at the effects of population growth, and come up with a fantastic solution to…

Students Editing Video on computer

What Happens After You Submit Your World of 8 Billion Video?

Congratulations! You just submitted your video for the World of 8 Billion contest. Many students have asked us about the…

world of 8 billion student video contest

Making an Impact as a Youth Activist

Throughout history, youth activists have played a large part in changing the world for the better. From groups at the…

Young activists taking part in a climate change protest.

The Importance of Youth Storytelling

In every generation, there are young voices that rise up and help us see the world not just as it…

Students winners from past W8B contest

The Power of Short-Form Storytelling: Get Inspired for Your W8B Video

The World of 8 Billion student video contest allows you to learn the art of short-form storytelling and how to…

multimedia sharing

Building Real-World Skills with the World of 8 Billion Student Competition

When students participate in the World of 8 Billion contest, they build invaluable real-world skills. Teachers have shared that the…

Group Of Teenage Students Collaborating On Project In Classroom