Angelina Jolie, Laurence Fishburne, Meg Ryan and other celebrities take audiences on a journey into the lives of children in crisis. We see them fight in wars, battle HIV/AIDS, cope with discrimination and work hard for a living. "What's Going On" is a 10-part documentary series produced by the UN Works Programme that introduces us to real kids, in real places, letting us share in their struggles and dreams.

Episode Listing

• Intolerance in Northern Ireland
• Indigenous Children in Australia
• Child Soldiers in Sierra Leone
• Street Children in Mongolia
• Girls' Education in India
• AIDS in the Caribbean

• Refugees in Tanzania
• Landmines in Cambodia

• Child Labour in Brasil
• Poverty in America

Educational Resources

• Links for Teachers
• Lesson Plan: AIDS in the Caribbean
• Lesson Plan: Child Labour in Brazil
• Lesson Plan: Poverty in America
• Lesson Plan: Refugees in Tanzania
• Lesson Plan: Child Soldiers in Sierra Leone
• Lesson Plan: Girl's Education in India
• Lesson Plan: Homeless Children in Mongolia
• Lesson Plan: Indigenous People in Australia
• Lesson Plan: Intolerance in Northern Ireland
• Lesson Plan: Landmines in Cambodia
• Links for Students
• Briefing Papers for Students: Child Labor
• Briefing Papers for Students: Child Soldiers
• Briefing Papers for Students: Children's Rights

Available on VHS/DVD

• Click here to order the series

Join In!

Are you helping change the world for the better? Is your family, community or school making a difference? Are you trying to do something about climate change, child labour, endangered species or other issues? Have you benefited from the UN's work? Inspire others and share your experience. Email us your story in 500 words or less and it may end up on our site.