Dana Brandes-Simon
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
PartnerCitizenshipThis UC Berkeley Student's Life Changed After She Went to Puerto Rico to Rebuild Houses
Hasti Ahmadi went on a service trip to Puerto Rico — and stayed longer to have a greater impact. Read more
Argentinian Police Officer Celebrated for Breastfeeding a Crying Baby
A female police officer was embraced — and praised — for her efforts. Read more
Animators Have Long Used Their Work to Educate About Malaria
In 1943, Walt Disney made an animated short to educate the public about malaria. Read more
Scientists Are Using In Vitro Fertilization to Save Coral Reefs
The tactic has become necessary in the face of a deadly coral disease. Read more
This Floating Wildlife Park Is Made From Recycled Plastic
Rotterdam has just created the first floating park made of plastic. Read more
Chile and Argentina Want to Kill 100,000 Beavers
The productive beavers have become an environmental menace. Read more
Device to Clean Up Great Pacific Garbage Patch Will Soon Be Deployed
A huge contraption will be launched in September to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Read more
A Potentially Deadly Tick From East Asia Found Its Way to the US
Although the tick is not currently carrying human diseases, it does pose a threat to livestock. Read more
Postal Worker Reunited With Teen He Saved From Sex Trafficking
The story brings attention to the problem of sex trafficking in the US. Read more
RewardsCitizenshipThis Broadway Play Is Changing Minds on LGBTQ Rights
Prom can be a catalyst for social change. Read more