The Refugee Crises: Project for Awesome 2015
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In which John Green discusses the Project for Awesome 2015, the growing refugee population in Ethiopia resulting from the conflict in South Sudan, the Syrian refugee crisis, and the vitally important work being done by the United Nations' High Commission on Refugees (the UNHCR) and Save the Children.
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I would consider this an educational video about South Sudanese refugee conditions and therefore not punishable.
+Cheyenne Marie No, don't be nice. We always want to punish John.
+Cheyenne Marie I concur.
+Cheyenne Marie that's what I was thinking, why wouldn't it count as educational?
+Cheyenne Marie Shush!
+Cheyenne Marie Isn't there a standing suspension of the time limit for P4A related content?
HI! Thanks for watching! Happy P4A! You can always find the livestream at projectforawesome.com/live and the link to get great perks and donate to the P4A via our indiegogo is here: www.indiegogo.com/projects/project-for-awesome-2015--2/x/1911753#/
And the link to submit your videos, watch videos, and vote for your favorites is www.projectforawesome.com.
And no, you can't get perks by donating through the google donation card. That's just for people who want to donate directly with no transaction fee. Thanks again! DFTBA!!!!! -Overexcited John
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+vlogbrothers Thx for this Video. I don't know if you guys have read it, but some weeks ago i wrote you a message about exactly this topic - that people have to understand the concept of us-problems.
I suppose it will be a long way for us until we reach that goal but you guys make me believe that we can achieve it - together.
THX so much!
+vlogbrothers still dont belive you should be punished for the video
+Mr. Sparkledog One could argue it's educational
+vlogbrothers Are we doing the comments for pennies thing this year?
I feel like John doesn't deserve to be punished on this one. This has got to be educational
I agree, think it qualifies as educational 👍🏻
+Julia Smith 👍👍👍😊😊😊
It's a project for awesome video, it can be more than 4 minutes.
Ashley Meijer I agree with you. They were discussing punishments in the live stream tho. We shall see how this plays out 😊
Propaganda does it count as education
This surely qualifies as educational?
+Asongoficeand Gallifrey I don't see why not.
+Asongoficeand Gallifrey I said the same. This is highly educacional
Absolutely educational! I'm showing it my classroom all afternoon!
+Asongoficeand Gallifrey Even if it didn't, P4A videos definitely should be exempt from punishment by default.
+Lee Ann Spillane I wish my teachers would show me vlogbrothers videos in school 😞
I'm from Munich in Germany and thought that we need to help the refugees but that the problem is far away from us.
This summer I realized how small the world really is as each day thousands of Syrians, who left their countries just a few weeks ago, "suddenly" arrived at our Central Station where I used to pass by nearly everyday the last years.
It show's that there's nothing like their problems anymore in the world and we have to help these people as ONE world.
I think for his punishment he should have to watch all the presidential debates and record his reactions
+James Craver I'm pretty sure P4A, since it's for charity, is exempt from the 4 minute.
+CrimsonOtaku I didn't notice the time until he mentioned the punishment, so he kind of brought it on himself. Just wanted to say something funny regardless of whether it happens.
Fair enough
I'm not sure we're allowed to do that, you know, with the 8th Amendment and everything?
+giraffe89 lol
I freakin' love P4A season. Happy supporting/donating/livestreaming, everyone!!! :)
surely we should have some sort of p4a punishment exemption
+Maddi Page Maybe, but the punishments are so fun... :)
Lee Ann Spillane true
As a moderately lazy young adult, thanks for making it incredibly easy to donate.
I was moved to donate by your words and passion. I think it's awesome that you and your brother strive to make a difference in the world.
My uncle Christopher and his wife Karen moved to Croatia recently to help with the refugee crisis. I'm so proud to be a part of a family that cares so much
John, your reflection that "there is no such thing as other people's problems" continues to inspire me in how I live my daily life. Thank you for using your influence to help break down the "us versus them" mentality that divides us from our brothers and sisters around the world. DFTBA!
I wouldn't classify this as educational, but I still don't think John should be punished for this one.
P4A passes seem permissible.
+Ja-Shwa Cardell He educates people about a topic, so why not?
Dear John Green,
I know you will probably not get this, but I, for absolutely no reason, wanted to say that I just got the book Paper Town's at my local book store, and I turned to the second page, and it just so happens that you signed my book, that is not the only reason why I am writing this, I would like to take the time to tell you that you are the best author ever, the first book I read of yours was the fault in our stars, which is most likely the best book I have ever read, that book is so heart warming, and it makes you fell like a new person, I my self would like to give you a round of applauds, not only for your brilliant books, but because of who you are, you have inspired me and many others, you have this amazing gift, and you take the time to write books for other people's enjoyment. I hope you get this,
Sincerely,
your #1 fan.
For his punishement John should overcome his hatred of pennies and go in a bank with a crisp, usefull 100 dollar bill and exchange it for as many pennies as possible.
+jannesboonk I'm pretty sure P4A, since it's for charity, is exempt from the 4 minute.
That would also punish the bank employees though.
Yessssss
+CrimsonOtaku SHHHHHH we know it's for a good cause, but punishing John is for a good cause, too! The cause being our entertainment. So everyone wins! :)
+jannesboonk Banks aren't going to have a lot of pennies. He should go to a Big Box store and clean them out of pennies instead (try every register until it's all pennies...)
This makes me so happy! I'm so glad to see some positivity online. There's a lot to worry about, for sure, in the world right now. But projects like P4A remind me that there is a lot to be happy about too. :) Definitely going to look at the website and see how I can support!
Thank you for bringing awareness to the plight of those in South Sudan. My surrogate brother, Jacob Atem, is one of the "lost boys" and is a public speaker. He has his Master of Public Health and opened a clinic in Maar, South Sudan. I'm so happy to see awareness spreading, my hope is that the people of South Sudan will know peace, and get the healthcare and social and economic stability they so deserve. xx
I'd totally host a refugee family at home and help them adapt and find their way in life
+Eddiethenotsogreat No you wont
Jonesfuture HWChamp I would if given the chance.
Rakermul You're welcome to stay at my place too, despite your hatred of other human beings.
You're amazing
Is that the back cover of the debut Bathory album that seems to be your profile picture?
So glad I participated this year-can't wait to do it again :)
I'm currently doing fundraising for the UNHCR so I'm really pleased to hear that Project for Awesome is supporting them. The work they do is absolutely crucial to not only the future of refugees but the future of the world.
Mr. John Green, I must thank you! You remind us on a weekly basis, that we can and should be doing more to help our fellow humans around the world, not just the ones near us. Keep being the amazing person that we see you to be. Together as a community we can help make this (our only home) a better and more wonderful place! DFTBA!!
Hoping to watch the first few minutes of the live stream before I have to go to class. I'm so excited for this!
I hope the livestream comes back soon, it's nice to have on in the background.
Donations to organizations such as Save the Children and UNHCR are not a gift but an investment. This is so true it hurts that I hadn't heard it said earlier.
All in favor of no punishment for this video say AYE!
Aye!
At first I felt like this shouldn't be a punishable video since, in a way, it’s educational; but we can also USE the punishment as a way to raise more money.
I'd argue that this is an educational video so does not require a punishment.
Oh man, the best nerdfighter holiday of the year is here!!! Happy project for awesome, everyone!
I'm a South Sudanesse refugee myself and I thank you John Green for shining a light on this and many more problems that the world faces today. I hope I can one day go back to South Sudan and make a difference. For now I'm continuing my education and I want to show that good can come out of this situation. I want to show that someone who can change the world can come from anywhere even a refugee camp.
Honestly, as much I love seeing John punished, I feel like P4A and charitable work should be an exception to the four minute rule.
I'm so happy to see so many youtubers participating
Man, those 48 hours sure flew by quickly. I'm not even tired yet!
Isn't the four minute rule suspended for educational videos?
+Marty Arrigotti Yes
? t+CrimsonOtaku BBB
"...no such thing as other people's problems." I love this. You're one of the good ones. Sharing, and visiting the fundraiser.
I donated 100 pounds to the UNHCR last month; unfortunately I do not have the means to give again. Good luck with this.
How do you continue to both inspire me and humble me? Best Wishes, John Green.
Great video, John! I always love this time of Project for Awesome.
I absolutely adore your view on helping those across the world and that boarders and politics don't keep the unpleasant problems at bay. I wish you could put out commercials on TV to spread your message, you word things very well.
I love that this community is not the type to jump on the opportunity for a punishment, but rather one that appreciates the educational quality of any video we are presented and the need to break the rules when a good cause arises. Well done, Nerdfighteria. I am proud to be a citizen of this beautiful nation.
I like how you put subtitles on the dude's English.
+Greg. Sym. The accent was thick so they wanted to ensure that the words were understood.
Such a great focus for Project for Awesome :)
Least year, my mystery package was a horse or giraffe picture from John! It was awesome!
John, for a school project we had to pick a global political issue and write and present a report on it. I chose the refugee crisis. I am very passionate about helping and welcoming refugees into our country as they are just helpless people fleeing for their lives. I find it quite horrifying that I was the only one in my class who had this perspective, most of my class mates wanted them to "piss off back to their own country" and asked "what're they gonna do for us if we let them in?" For most of the past few weeks I've been almost in tears trying to explain to them the idea of compassion and what these people are going through, but they just brush it off like it doesn't matter. Because this issue doesn't exactly affect them directly (as in they're not refugees) they think its just another crisis and people will get over it. They don't seem to get that these are real people that are suffering, its like they just see the people as data, just numbers that don't mean anything. Its times like these when I feel scared for humanity, when a group of 14 year old kids don't get that this stuff does affect them, that these people do need help, they are welcome into our country. They all laugh at me when I'm in tears, completely infuriated trying to explain to them that, no, not all of them are terrorists, and no, they won't give us all diseases, and yes, they are humans just like us. Trying to survive, escaping their life- threateningly unsafe countries for refuge, its not as if they had a choice, they're are JUST PEOPLE.
Excited to do some watching and voting for P4A. I'm always extra interested in the videos john makes with information on Ethiopia specifically. That's where my boyfriend is from and one day I'm going to travel over with him to visit his family. What he describes is nothing like the poverty shown in your videos so I'm sure his life was very different but it's still an entire new world for me. His name is also Yohannes, like the great children's care man you showed. Since that specifically effects me I can absolutely say "those boys are my boys too, just like my boyfriend." But I shouldn't care just because I have a personal connection. I should care because they're people.
You're always able to put fantastic messages in such a beautiful way
Hi John,
Someone may have already pointed this out, but I just thought I'd mention that the acronym "UNHCR" actually breaks down to "United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees," referring to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees--not "United Nations High Commission for Refugees." Just thought you might want to know! Great choices this year for the P4A--thanks for being awesome!
John, you are a wonderful human being. Children are super important, and helping them is a wonderful cause.
John (and Hank), thank you for choosing the UNHCR as one of the charities for the project for awesome
WHY IS P4A ALWAYS DURING FINALS
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Where do I go to watch the live stream?
+FabulousNeasax4 projectforawesome.com/live!
+FabulousNeasax4 Link in description.
it's on now btw...
I can't afford a lot, but I gave what I can. Think about how powerful it will be if everyone who watches this video gave at least a dollar! Even the people who think they can't give enough to help will totally have an impact. That's so awesome and the influence of Nerdfighteria is mindblowing.
the live stream is back I'm so relieved
. Thank you John for your good work. My heart is broken for all refugees around the world The South Sudanese has been suffering and misplaced since 1955. They deserve to live a valuable life and be treated as human. I am so ashamed to be of the group of people who contributed to their suffering. Love from Sudan
Yay, punishment! Is that some kind of p4a-present to the nerdfighters?
+Anni we I hope so! I mean, in the spirit of P4A, most nerdfighters would be willing to let him off, I think, but man oh man do I hope we get a punishment video.
+Anni we Can you imagine if "Choose a punishment" was a P4A perk?
StalePhish Missed opportunity there.
loving this, thank you for making a difference!
Not sure if anyone else is having this problem, but the livestream isn't working on mobile for me. It just keeps starting over at the beginning.
I can't donate, but I always send my Tab For a Cause earnings to the FTDW... will those also be split among these organizations?
So excited for p4a!! but first I have to pass today's final... I'll be back later!
+Lumos Best of luck on your Final!!!!
+SincerelySnape thanks!
Happy project for awesome everybody!
Fantastic work - Of course I already gave at the office... no, really. I actually did. I took a break, got on my phone and donated to the UNHCR (so I'm kinda tapped) but thanks for doing what you're doing. And keep on making amazing videos cuz I'm selfish and find them really helpful for my classes, so like, less work for me. Yay. But really, you guys are awesome!
Side note, the stories of Canada accepting Syrian refugees (only 25000 but it is a start) and how the Prime Minister himself met some of them personally as they came off the plane is worth the glance if you haven't had the chance.
And now, back to being virally-nerdy, and virally-awesome. Is virally a word?
trillion? sorry buddy, check that math. (over 6-10 years it will be approximately 1.2 Billion - that's B - and that's likely offset by the fact that new citizens pay taxes... and in canada, a fair amount, so that 1.2 billion ends up being significantly lower, especially considering that over time those citizens create more citizens which together have a collective input into the society (to say nothing that their value goes far beyond simplistic monetary value!) but even from that limited scope of dollars and cents these choices will more than certainly offset the initial costs. 25000 people paying 30% tax throughout their lives, and then their offspring paying 30% tax, and so on. And should you attempt to say they'll be a drain on welfare, social services, etc. sure, some may be, but most won't.
Ah, I see, I misunderstood. I believed (not surprisingly) that you meant the decision to bring in refugees would cost us 1.2 trillion. Understandable given the touted price-tag of 1.2 billion. However you meant our total national debt to pay for everything from education, national defense, healthcare, etc. is around 1.2 trillion. I see. fair enough. lots of debt isn't good. I still believe that bringing in refugees and immigrants is generally a positive that can't be weighed merely in terms of dollars.
I have been subscribed for 6 years today thats cool never missed a video
"Disease and poverty and violence are shaped by political borders , but they cannot be controlled by them ." - That sir , is one of the most intelligent things I've heard in a while.
Goodness, the p4a is lovely.
Just gave my donation! Thanks for making it so easy to donate :)
I don't know how to thank you and your brother enough. You are wonderful human beings.
such great charities John! You do such good work in the world and I hope you know how much we appreciate you and Hank for that DFTBA!!
I found the movie The Good Lie to be very helpful in better understanding the Syrian refugee crisis. Even though it is a drama it gave some good info and personified the refugees that I think so many people forget are humans.
Excellent video John
I've been fretting/crying about the refugee crisis for a few weeks now. Thanks for pointing out a way to actually help rather than just worry.
Dude! What is that beer can cross thing in the background? I stare at it during every video.
What higher law do you refer to?
P4A took place over my birthday and I missed it?! I've never been so disappointed with myself. Hopefully, I'll be caught up by this year's Project for Awesome, so I can go around liking, commenting, and watching a ton of P4A videos :)
Saying DFTBA on a P4A video is just unnecessary for obvious reasons, so everyone continue with your awesomeness and generosity!! :)
I've been watching your videos for a couple years now but haven't been able to donate. I don't feel like I'm a nerdfighter but I just donated some money. Not much and not nearly enough but it's a start. You guys are awesome :)
Just donated. You guys do great work!
The livestream is down! It went down when Hank signed off
just so you know, the featured video page on the p4a site isn't working
John, thank you. With all of the hate in the news it is easy to think in terms of "us" and "them". However, while there is some sense in thinking that way (we shouldn't act like people who hate us are our friends for instance; not making a political statement about any particular group there just an observation) it is important to remember that we are all more alike than we are different and great people and thinkers throughout history have come from all over the world. They still could if given the chance. Therefore, it is important to consider any random person, or group of people, as "us" until they prove otherwise. It is easy to hate "them", but easy to love and help "us". Thank you again.
Random question but when did the bunny disappear from their video bios? I miss it!:(
So excited!!! Too bad I have to go back to class in 5 minutes. But not without watching this first!
I love P4A!! So excited to watch in for thee second year in a row:)
How do I vote!?!? I don't see it on the website
I'm astonished how easy donation was-- on mobile, even! Cheers, Google
Thank you so much for a fantastically put together and informative video John! DFTBA!
The United States have more than 300million people living in the country. If everyone donated 1 dollar, that's a total of 300million dollar that can go toward saving an entire population.
Excellent, excellent video. Happy P4A, everyone!
Where is the Livestream Part 1? I want to rewatch Hannah Hart.....
How do we get the live stream back?!?!
could not click on the video card! (even with the added instructions!)
The card is not working, please check
To all the people claiming educational or P4A exemptions to the 4 minute punishment rule, fair enough but consider a few things: 1. John knows how to make and edit videos under 4 minutes. He's been doing this since 2007 and has to deliberately stuff up in order for his video to be too long.
2. John knows that punishment videos are some of the best videos of vlogbrothers and nerdfighteria wouldn't be where it is today without them.
3. John actually enjoyed the last punishment (getting an inkless tattoo) and knows nerdfighteria will set an interesting challenge.
4. By mentioning punishment in the video, John is basically waiving his right to exemptions.
So come on guys, let's get creative and suggest ways for John to be punished!
so Hank keeps saying "In the chat" does he mean the livestream chat? cause I wanna take part in the chat chat but we always used to comment on videos andI am very confused now
I made the campaign go to $103,822! Mystery Packages all the way!
Where do we post our charity videos?
+Summ125 as far as i know simply on youtube with the tag p4a 2015 in the title or something along those lines and on the p4a website... more info can be found here: www.projectforawesome.com/
Thanks for making this video
Thank you for this wonderful video! Happy P4A!
One day I will donate as much as I can to your projects
+vlogbrothers I'm in Ghana and my internet is too slow to see the P4A livestream!
Can some of the P4A livestream get saved in some 10min parts, so I can let them load and watch them? I can see these videos after about 5mins.
I want to take part - loads of people are talking about Africa but we can't see it!
I think it says a lot about John that this video was uplifting and hopeful. I was partly expecting a hardcore rant on Donald Trump, but in hindsight all the stupidity and negativity isn't worth obsessing over. Rather than being angry at the world, we should fight prejudice and fear with hope. Only light can drive out the darkness.
I can't get into the live stream because I don't have the current version of flash, and the P4A server is down. I can't find any 2015 P4A videos on TH-cam that work on my computer. Other than Indigogo is there anything I can do to help P4A?
2:08-2:15 so true. I'm glad I'm not one of the people who say that this isn't our problem. I took a class when earning my bachelor degree, it filled a requirement but I was looking forward to the class none the less. International Agriculture in Developing Countries. It was my favorite class by far and just opened my eyes to the struggles of these developing nations. And it isn't just their struggle, it is a struggle of the world and the living population. We were assigned a project with the Millennial Development Goals, and it was amazing to see John's video earlier this year about how much progress has been made and ugh. It's just so reassuring. I'm not sure what my point is anymore, I've rambled a bit. I just love to see people continuing to fight against world suck.
Totally unrelated but I cannot get over the shade of brown of their skin, it's so pretty.
Why don't I see the donation card?
Can please you do a video explaining why the weather in the North East has been so warm lately?? It would be super helpful!