Socialism nearly destroyed the beautiful nation of Venezuela. In this episode of Around the World (based on PragerU Kids magazines for advanced readers), meet Vivi and her family, who must live with the hardships that socialist policies have brought upon this once thriving country in South America.

Life in Cuba looks like paradise, but for young Tito, the truth is a crumbling façade. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), Tito dreams of becoming a champion boxer. But in a country where the government controls nearly everything, even dreams come with limits. With help from his sister Carolina, Tito discovers what it means to fight for freedom and family when you’re growing up under communism.

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Cuba: Tito’s Trouble with Communism

DEI is shaping your teen's classroom, for better or worse. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), young Felix is told that math, his favorite subject, is racist. He embarks on a challenging journey to overcome the "equity" in his classroom with some good old-fashioned hard work.

Chicago: Felix Fights Equity

Take your tweens on a journey to France to meet Andre, a boy growing up in the ethnically diverse suburbs of Paris. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), Andre learns how multiculturalism can lead to chaos and violence, while assimilation and patriotism foster cooperation and peace.

France: Andre Loves His Homeland

What is it like to live in a country dominated by racism and discriminatory policies? In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), Lwazi tries to navigate high school and the violent racial tensions in his home country of South Africa.

South Africa: Lwazi’s Hard Lesson

Take your kids on a journey with Sofia as she navigates Colombia's lawless border with Central America. This area is the beginning of a dangerous path called the Darien Gap, which many people use as a route to illegally enter the United States. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), Sofia learns why strong borders are essential for keeping communities safe and prosperous.

Colombia: Sofia Survives the Border

In 2016, the United Kingdom faced an important choice: remain in the European Union or leave it. In this animated video (based on a PragerU Around the World book for middle and high school students), Alistair hears the arguments surrounding this historic “Brexit” (British exit) decision and feels the consequences in his home city of London after the votes have been cast.

London: Alistair Understands Brexit

Taiwan, a capitalist democracy in the South China Sea, faces a very real threat of losing its freedom. In this animated video based on an Around the World book, your middle and high school students will meet Wei and discover how the People’s Republic of China threatens his freedom and the sovereignty of Taiwan.

Taiwan: Wei Wants to Stay Free

As Sudan suffers an ongoing cycle of political instability and violence, refugees flee for safety. These sudden population shifts create dangerous resource scarcity. In this animated video (based on PragerU’s Around the World magazine), young Idris finds himself in a refugee camp with little drinkable water, and he must finally choose between continuing to run or looking for solutions through innovation.

Sudan: Idris Takes Initiative

Young people are inundated with panic about climate change. Nobody knows this better than the Dutch, where farmers are under attack by their own government over nitrogen in their soil. In this animated video (based on PragerU’s Around the World magazine), your middle and high school students will learn how government regulations in the Netherlands endanger livelihoods and even the world's food supply. But Dutch farmers like Florian and his family are fighting back!

Netherlands: Florian Feeds the World

Teach middle and high school kids about income mobility with this animated video about Peru, a country rich with natural resources but plagued by political corruption and violent protests. Despite its valuable mining industry, moving up the economic ladder in Peru is fraught with difficulty, especially when compared to the freedoms we experience in America.

Peru: Carlos Climbs the Ladder

Young people may think that discrimination is worse than ever, but they'll gain perspective with this animated video about India. Through the life of Priya and her family, middle and high school students will learn how the British Empire lifted India out of a long tradition of caste discrimination.

India: Priya Overcomes Adversity

Do your kids understand the true cost of "free" healthcare? In this animated Around the World video for tweens and teens, they’ll follow Marcel and his family as they navigate Canada's universal healthcare system. When Marcel's father receives a frightening diagnosis, his options are limited. What will Marcel be willing to give up so that his father can receive immediate treatment?

Canada: Marcel Makes a Sacrifice

Teach middle and high school kids how the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and anti-police sentiment affected crime, families, and small businesses in American cities. In this animated video (based on PragerU’s Around the World magazine), your tweens and teens will meet Mateo—the son of Mexican immigrants who run a grocery store in Los Angles, California. Worried about his family's safety, Mateo learns from a local law enforcement officer what he can do to help and make a difference in his community.

Los Angeles: Mateo Backs the Blue

Teach your middle and high school kids about Israel, a young country that has flourished in technology and diversity while constantly fighting just for its right to exist. In this episode of Around the World, tweens and teens will meet Shira, an Israeli girl who will soon serve in the military to defend her country. She's proud to do so, but also prays for a day when it will no longer be necessary.

Israel: Shira Prays for Peace

Kids in America can easily take for granted the freedom of religion we have in our country. Some people in other parts of the world must risk their safety just to practice their religion. Based on PragerU’s Around the World magazine on Egypt, this episode will introduce middle and high school students to Bishoy, a boy who faces discrimination and potential violence for his Coptic Christian faith. Will he give up on his dreams or will he choose to be brave?

Egypt: Bishoy Chooses Bravery

Teach middle and high school students the truth about North Korea with this animated video (based on PragerU’s Around the World magazine). What happens when young Tae-song starts to discover the extent to which the communist government is oppressing him and his family?

North Korea: Learning the Truth

Most kids in America can only imagine what day-to-day life is like without affordable, reliable electricity that comes from coal, natural gas, and nuclear power plants. In this episode of Around the World (based on PragerU Kids magazines for middle and high school students), Niyah aspires to have a better life for her and her community but realizes that her country in Central Africa is held back by lack of access to energy.

Central Africa: Niyah Needs Energy

Are your children being taught the truth about Hong Kong in school? As a colony of Great Britain, it became a free and modern city in Southeast Asia. But in the last few decades, under the rule of communist China, a lot has changed. By watching this episode of our animated Around the World series (based on PragerU Kids magazines for middle and high school students), teenagers and parents alike will learn the truth about Hong Kong and the importance of freedom of speech.

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