We are very excited to start producing a documentary series on education in challenging and unique environments.

Here’s a polished synopsis for Simon Lister’s new documentary series What We Learn:

What We Learn is a compelling new documentary series by photographer and filmmaker Simon Lister that explores the power and diversity of education in some of the world’s most unique and challenging environments. The series follows real stories of children and communities for whom learning happens far beyond the conventional classroom — from forests and oceans to remote cultural landscapes — revealing how resilience, creativity, and human connection shape education everywhere.

Each episode offers an intimate look into how young people access and experience education under extraordinary conditions. The premiere episode, “Nature Is My Teacher,” set in Raja Ampat, West Papua at the Child Aid Papua Foundation School, showcases how learning is interwoven with the natural world, tradition, and community wisdom. Through evocative visuals and personal narratives, the series captures the joy, obstacles, and transformative potential of education where resources are scarce but spirit and ingenuity are abundant.

Guided by Lister’s empathetic lens, What We Learn celebrates the universal human drive to understand and grow, illustrating that education — in its many forms — is a foundational force for hope, identity, and future possibility, no matter the setting.