Virtual Reality as Learning Medium

BackpackX is a new educational initiative from Women Rise which
uses short film VR animations to create immersive experiences.
BackpackX is designed to educate children (aged 8-14) from
marginalised communities where the educational systems are broken
or non-existent and focuses on important topics of their time
such as gender equality, climate change, refugee crisis,
financial independence, emerging technologies and more. Using the
power of art and innovative technology, BackpackX will provide
immersive experiences and educational content that inspires
children while learning. Through this experience we will also
introduce young children to the exciting new worlds of Metaverse
and Web3. BackpackX launched in Oct  2023.


Maliha Abidi is a Pakistani-American multidisciplinary artist and
author living between London and Los Angeles. Born and raised in
Karachi, Pakistan, she migrated to California, United States at
the age of 14. As a South Asian immigrant, her experiences play a
huge role in her work. Her art focuses on advocating for social
justice including women’s rights, girls’ education and mental
health. Using bright and bold colors, Maliha hopes to get people
interested in complex issues that impact our societies. “Come for
the art, stay for the cause.”


She is also the founder and creator of Women Rise NFT. A Web 3.0
initiative with the focus on women’s rights and girls’ education
through using art as a tool for advocacy. Maliha’s work includes
illustrations, animations, NFT art and illustrated books.


Links:


https://www.malihaabidi.com/


https://www.forbes.com/sites/rebekahbastian/2022/02/20/seven-nft-projects-that-are-applying-an-equity-lens-to-their-work/?sh=5255857330b4


https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/virtual-reality-better-video-evoking-fear-spurring-climate-action/

https://www.womenrise.art/









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