About Dana Brandes-Simon

Dana Brandes-Simon is an Editorial Intern for Global Citizen. In addition to being a writer, she is also a photographer and documentary filmmaker. She is a 2018 NeXt Doc Fellow. Her most recent documentary, No Such Sunrise, was awarded the Jury Award at the Ohio Shorts Festival and was also shown at the Ivy Film Festival, MDOCs, and the Roxbury International Film Festival at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Stories

  1. Article: This UC Berkeley Student's Life Changed After She Went to Puerto Rico to Rebuild Houses
    PartnerCitizenship

    This UC Berkeley Student's Life Changed After She Went to Puerto Rico to Rebuild Houses

    By Joe McCarthy  and  Dana Brandes-Simon|Nov. 26, 2018

    Hasti Ahmadi went on a service trip to Puerto Rico — and stayed longer to have a greater impact. Read more

  2. Article: Argentinian Police Officer Celebrated for Breastfeeding a Crying Baby
    Girls & Women

    Argentinian Police Officer Celebrated for Breastfeeding a Crying Baby

    By Jana Sepehr,  Erica Sanchez  and  Dana Brandes-Simon|Aug. 22, 2018

    A female police officer was embraced — and praised — for her efforts. Read more

  3. Article: This 75-Year-Old Disney Animation of Malaria Is Super Relevant Today
    Health

    This 75-Year-Old Disney Animation of Malaria Is Super Relevant Today

    By Dana Brandes-Simon|Aug. 21, 2018

    In 1943, Walt Disney made an animated short to educate the public about malaria. Read more

  4. Article: Scientists Are Using In Vitro Fertilization to Save Coral Reefs
    Environment

    Scientists Are Using In Vitro Fertilization to Save Coral Reefs

    By Erica Sanchez  and  Dana Brandes-Simon|Aug. 15, 2018

    The tactic has become necessary in the face of a deadly coral disease. Read more

  5. Article: This Floating Wildlife Park Is Made From Recycled Plastic
    Environment

    This Floating Wildlife Park Is Made From Recycled Plastic

    By Dana Brandes-Simon|Aug. 14, 2018

    Rotterdam has just created the first floating park made of plastic. Read more

  6. Article: Chile and Argentina Want to Kill 100,000 Beavers
    Environment

    Chile and Argentina Want to Kill 100,000 Beavers

    By Erica Sanchez  and  Dana Brandes-Simon|Aug. 13, 2018

    The productive beavers have become an environmental menace. Read more

  7. Article: Device to Clean Up Great Pacific Garbage Patch Will Soon Be Deployed
    Environment

    Device to Clean Up Great Pacific Garbage Patch Will Soon Be Deployed

    By Dana Brandes-Simon|Aug. 8, 2018

    A huge contraption will be launched in September to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Read more

  8. Article: A Potentially Deadly Tick From East Asia Found Its Way to the US
    Health

    A Potentially Deadly Tick From East Asia Found Its Way to the US

    By Dana Brandes-Simon|Aug. 7, 2018

    Although the tick is not currently carrying human diseases, it does pose a threat to livestock. Read more

  9. Article: Postal Worker Reunited With Teen He Saved From Sex Trafficking
    Girls & Women

    Postal Worker Reunited With Teen He Saved From Sex Trafficking

    By Dana Brandes-Simon|Aug. 6, 2018

    The story brings attention to the problem of sex trafficking in the US. Read more

  10. Article: This Broadway Play Is Changing Minds on LGBTQ Rights
    RewardsCitizenship

    This Broadway Play Is Changing Minds on LGBTQ Rights

    By Dana Brandes-Simon|Aug. 2, 2018

    Prom can be a catalyst for social change. Read more

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