HUMAN POSTCARDS

Want to hear the story behind the hundreds of portraits of our webseries @humanpostcards , watch this talk. Link to our TEDx talk in our bio #humanpostcards #storyteller #tedxtalks

Warso lived on the street with his family when we met him. He loves skating but prefers working whenever he can since the age of 9 to help support his mother, little sister and brother. We spent the day with him and the group of kids the organisation @pushingmyanmar helps. If you feel like helping Warso or other children consider donating to this little organisation that helps directly kids with food and lodging whenever possible. Human Postcards is an ongoing one minute video series portraying everyday people around the world. We spent a month in Myanmar one year ago. Today, Myanmar is under a military coup and youth is more in need than ever. Look at this hashtag to see what is happening in Myanmar: #whatshappeninginmyanmar • • • #myanmar #humanpostcards #everyoneisastory #humanstories #childrenoftheworld #childhood #streetlife #streetkid #oneminuteportrait #oneminutevideo #myanmar🇲🇲 #lifeexperiences #becurious #documentary #reportage #shortdocumentary #shortdoc #60seconds #videoportrait #femalefilmmaker #travelportrait #travelseries #traveltheworld #travellervideo #portraitoftheday

Human Postcards is an ongoing series of 60 second video portraits, capturing the inspirational and often powerful messages of everyday people from around the world. Since starting in 2015, we have produced over 150 unique postcards in multiple countries. Each postcard is one minute long and focuses on a single idea or aspect of a person’s life. One of the most incredible life lessons through out these years is the one Iñaki gave us! When Iñaki was 8-years old we asked him, What’s the most beautiful thing that happened in his life? Here is his amazing answer in one minute. • • • #lifelesson #kidswisdom #existing #presentmoment #humanpostcards #oneminutedocumentary #oneminutedoc #documentaryfilm #videoportrait #videoportraiture #philosophy #inspiringvideos #inspiringquotes #inspiringvideo #humanrace #beingachild #learnfromothers #oneminutewisdom #meaningoflife #lifemeaning #whatslifeabout #beingalive #beingpresent #philosohyoflife #childrenarethefuture #thereishope #realstories #everyoneisastory #shortdocumentary

Masha is a young girl whose childhood was shaped by the war in Ukraine. In her own words, she reflects on resilience, loss, and what it means to keep going. This portrait is part of a special season of @humanpostcards created by @nora.jaccaud and made in co-production with @ukrainevolyafoundation , supporting children navigating the realities of war. #humanpostcards #ukraine #voicesofchildren #griefjourney

Maksym’s life shifted abruptly with the invasion, forcing him to leave behind his home and the sense of safety that once defined his childhood. Living through occupation, and losing his father in the war, shaped his understanding of how fragile normal life can be. His reflections carry both anger and clarity, grounded in what was taken from him and from others his age. Yet within this, he recognises the danger of hatred, describing it as something that can consume from within. His story remains suspended in that tension, between loss and the effort to hold on to a sense of humanity. This portrait was made in co-production between @nora.jaccaud & the @ukrainevolyafoundation , caring for children experiencing the war in Ukraine. #ukraine #teenager #mentalhealth #ukaine🇺🇦

Angelina grew up under occupation in Ukraine, in a world where childhood gave way early to responsibility and fear. Surrounded by loss and separation, she learned to navigate life with a guarded distance, building walls to protect herself from further hurt. Within this, art became a vital space, a way to give form to her thoughts, her fears, and her sense of self. It offers her not only expression, but direction. At the same time, she holds onto a fragile understanding of trust, something both necessary and difficult after her experiences. This portrait was made in co-production with the @ukrainevolyafoundation , caring for children experiencing the war in Ukraine. #ukrainegirl #ukrainewar #ukraine #teenstories #humanpostcards

Portraits from Ukraine : Since the age of 11, Kostya grew up with war as a constant presence, shaping his childhood through loss, displacement, and uncertainty. When violence reached his home, it forced his family to leave and left him grappling with anger, sadness, and moments of deep despair. Over time, he arrived at a quiet but decisive understanding: that survival itself can be an active choice. On the football field, he finds a brief escape, a space where the weight of war recedes and another life becomes imaginable. From this, Kostya draws a simple conviction, that the meaning of life lies in finding something that allows you to move forward. This portrait is a collaboration between @nora.jaccaud and the @ukrainevolyafoundation #ukraine #childrenofukraine #mentalstrenght

Fawaz is a Syrian musician who arrived in France in 2012 after a long trail of losses, unable to return home. The war stripped away everything he thought mattered; career, money, a sense of future. What remained was the simple demand to stay alive. Through these experiences, he discovered something quietly powerful: happiness isn’t a project, it’s a decision made in the present moment. This Human Postcards was made in co-production with @francetvslash #syria #syrianartists #lifelessons #humanpostcards #shortdoc #videoportrait

Elisabeth shares her journey from a childhood surrounded by fashion to her growing awareness of the industry’s impact on people and the planet. Through learning about ethical challenges and sustainability in fashion production, she reflects on the urgent need to consume consciously and support fair working conditions worldwide. Her story invites viewers to consider the true consequences of their choices and the power of mindful living. This episode was made in co-production with FRANCE TELEVISION @francetvslash #humanpostcards #ecologicas #sustainablefashion

Abdoulaye, a volunteer welcoming new migrants, reveals the hidden truths behind the perilous journey to Europe, truths rarely spoken by those who arrive. He warns that the dream of Europe, often sold back home without the harsh realities, drives many young people to risk life-threatening crossings. His story is a sobering call to those still dreaming, urging awareness of the real cost and dangers that silence too often hides. #humanpostcards #immigrationstories #immigration #shortdocumentary #humanstories

Yann, a beekeeper, reflects on the delicate miracle of honey production, where a single bee creates less than a spoonful in its lifetime. He marvels at how this tiny drop connects the animal and plant worlds through pollination, symbolising an ancient cycle of life. His story invites viewers to appreciate the profound beauty and interconnectedness found in nature’s smallest details, while pondering how our work shapes and expresses who we truly are. This episode was made in co-production with @francetvslash #Beekeeper #honey #humanpostcards #provence #luberon #oneminutefilm #apiculteur

Lamis, originally from Raqqa, shares her profound journey of identity and belonging as she navigates life far from home. Living far from her homeland, she discovers how the distance deepens her connection to Syria and strengthens her sense of self. Her story reflects the universal search for belonging amidst upheaval. Watch to feel the powerful blend of loss, identity, and resilience through Lamis’s eyes. This portrait was co-produced by @francetelevisions and the only portrait from our series with a talented guest cinematographer: @julienteissier HUMAN POSTCARDS is an ongoing series of 60 second video portraits, capturing the inspirational and often powerful messages of every-day people from around the world. #raqqa #syria #identity #senseofbelonging #humanpostcards #everyoneisastory