Best Nonprofit Videos of September 2024

Did you know that a single minute of video is supposedly worth 1.8 million words? Yeah, we’re not sure who’s counting either, but let’s just say that’s a lot of talking. 

Luckily, the nonprofit video stars of September aren’t here to test that theory—they’ve nailed the art of saying more with less, without drowning us in a sea of words!

6. Chopan’s Water Legacy Nonprofit Video

Charity: water is a nonprofit organisation that aims to bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. 

In their video, they share the inspiring story of Chopan, a man in Bangladesh who donated his family’s pond to help provide filtered, clean water for his community. 

His family’s history of generosity is showcased, emphasising how one person’s legacy can impact future generations. 

Charity: water highlights how acts of kindness can ripple through time, improving lives far beyond the immediate moment.

5. Animals Regrowing Their Limbs Animated Explainer

The animation titled How do animals regrow their limbs? And why can't humans do it? is produced by TED-Ed, a platform dedicated to creating short, educational videos that simplify complex topics. 

This particular video, narrated by biologist Jessica Whited, explores the fascinating ability of animals like axolotls to regenerate limbs, contrasting it with the limited regenerative abilities in humans.

The animation is visually engaging, with bright, vibrant colours and exaggerated, cartoonish characters. 

These choices make abstract biological concepts like progenitor cells, dedifferentiation, and blastema formation easily understandable. 

The visual representation of how axolotls heal after limb loss is conveyed through clear sequences, with cells portrayed as characters working within the body. 

This method helps simplify complex processes, like the role of stem cells and the regeneration of bone, muscle, and nerve tissues.

Overall, TED-Ed’s animation uses a playful yet informative style to deliver a clear and engaging lesson on regenerative biology.

4. Blake Plateau's Corals Explainer Animation

This deep sea animated video Ecosystem Services of the Blake Plateau’s Corals is produced by NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), a nonprofit environmental organisation that advocates for policies addressing climate change, biodiversity, and environmental protection. 

This nonprofit animated video delves into the discovery of a vast coral system on the Blake Plateau, potentially up to 2 million years old, emphasising its critical role in the global ecosystem. 

These deep-sea corals process nutrients and support marine life, while also storing carbon. This helps sustain vital fisheries, showcasing the profound impact of underwater ecosystems on global food webs.

The animation uses a bright, hand-drawn style with watercolour textures. The ocean environment is depicted in vibrant blues and greens.

Simplified shapes and bold lines create a playful feel such as nutrient cycling and carbon storage, helping to explain complex scientific ideas. 

This approach makes the deep-sea ecosystem come alive while conveying the importance of marine biodiversity.

3. TedEd's Giant Squid Animated Explainer

And we just keep going deeper under the sea with TED-Ed’s nonprofit animated video "Why Did It Take So Long to Find Giant Squids?" which delves into the long and mysterious history of giant squids, explaining why it took centuries to observe them in their natural habitat. 

This nonprofit animated video blends historical accounts, scientific knowledge, and engaging animation to explore these mysterious creatures.

As the narrative unfolds, we see a blend of historical sketches, scientific tools, and deep-sea explorations, showcasing both past encounters and modern breakthroughs. 

Viewers will also learn about advanced exploration technologies like submersibles, which finally helped scientists capture footage of these creatures. 

The video also explores the biology of the squid, their anatomy, habitat, and the challenges in studying such deep-sea animals.

Anna Rothschild, a science communicator, brings her engaging style to the narration, drawing viewers into the mystery of the deep sea. 

The animated nonprofit video is made in collaboration with OceanX Education, an initiative that uses cutting-edge technology to explore and protect the ocean while making marine science accessible to the public. 

2. Oxleas NHS’ Animated Strategy Video

I hope you don’t mind, but I’m excited to include one of our very own productions by Leon! Animations for Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. 

This animated video focuses on the organisation’s strategy for 2024-27, highlighting its commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and ensuring Oxleas becomes the best place to work within the NHS.

We crafted each element with care—from the diverse characters representing the healthcare workforce to the clear, friendly illustrations that support the key messages about patient care, workplace improvement, and community engagement.

The animation integrates smooth transitions, uplifting colours, and symbolic graphics such as hands coming together, representing collaboration, and gears in motion, reflecting progress and continuous improvement. 

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across southeast London and Kent, with a mission to deliver excellence in care and build stronger relationships with the people they serve. 

1. Polio Comeback Nonprofit Animation

UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) is a global humanitarian organisation that advocates for the rights and well-being of children around the world. 

In UNICEF’s animated video A Deadly Disease That is Making a Comeback, the polio virus is brought to life as a personified threat. 

It uses a cartoonish animation to depict the polio virus as a villainous character, complete with a smirking face and arms that reach out menacingly.

The virus brags about its ability to spread and paralyse communities, especially targeting unvaccinated children, symbolising its global threat by gripping onto the Earth. 

The nonprofit animation highlights how it disrupts lives and targets children, all while underscoring the seriousness of the disease and reveals how the virus, once nearly eradicated, has resurged due to missed vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Conclusion

So, what do giant squids, regenerating limbs, and a talking virus have in common? 

They’re all stars in this month’s best nonprofit videos—proving that when it comes to raising awareness, creativity knows no bounds. 

These videos didn’t just inform; they entertained, inspired, and, in some cases, made us think twice about our own assumptions. 

Who would have thought that a humble pond in Bangladesh could change lives or that coral reefs could become unsung climate heroes?

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