Documentary Screening & Discussion at BRAC University

Global Street Connect invites you to a Documentary Screening & Dialogue at BRAC University.

Event: “Green Foot Soldiers: Homeless Children and Plastic World” – A film screening and critical dialogue.
Date: July 21, 2025
Time: 10 AM
Venue:  BRAC University Auditorium, Dhaka

Join us for a powerful evening exploring the intersection of child rights, labor, and environmental justice. We will screen the impactful documentary “Green Foot Soldiers: Homeless Children and Plastic World,” followed by a facilitated dialogue with experts and advocates.

Film Synopsis:
This compelling documentary reveals the hidden narratives of street-connected children who survive by collecting and sorting plastic waste in urban Bangladesh. It portrays their resilience, daily challenges, and unrecognized yet crucial role in Dhaka’s informal recycling ecosystem.

Dialogue Themes:
The post-screening discussion will engage participants in critical conversations on:
– Child labor within Bangladesh’s informal waste-picking sector.
– The dual role of children as environmental frontline workers and vulnerable populations.
– Integrating child protection rights into frameworks for environmental sustainability.
– The role of policy, academia, and civil society in creating protective and inclusive solutions.

Why Attend?
This event is designed to:
– Raise awareness about the complex realities of street-connected children within urban environmental systems.
– Bridge academic discourse with grassroots realities, inspiring advocacy and informed research.
– Foster dialogue on ethical, inclusive approaches to environmental justice that prioritize child welfare.
– Connect students, faculty, and professionals passionate about social justice, child rights, and sustainable development.

This screening is part of Global Street Connect’s 2025 Week of Action in Dhaka, a series of engagements focused on protection, health, and rights for street-connected children.

The event is open to BRAC University students, faculty, and the wider community. Seating may be limited.

Come watch, listen, and discuss. Be part of a conversation that seeks inclusive solutions for a sustainable future.