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Host A Docathon at Your School
Design a custom Docathon experience for your school or community.
Why bring Docathon to your school?
Celebrate student voices
Showcase meaningful stories created by your students and build a stronger, more connected school culture.
LEAD WITH PURPOSE
Stand out as a pioneer in student-led storytelling and global citizenship within your school network.
Customize The Experience
Align your Docathon with existing events, or run it as a stand-alone experience — fully customisable to your time and resources.
How does Docathon fit within your school?
Docathon integrates easily with your academic programs through:
CAS projects or after-school clubs
Perfect for IB CAS, service-learning, or enrichment activities.
Fieldwork and Service Trips
Link the program to real-world experiences beyond the classroom.
Interdisciplinary Units
Blend subjects like humanities, science, and the arts.
Case Studies
Connecting High School English with the Real World
30 students | Grades 11–12
“Docathon added real purpose to a film study unit. What a great way to use creative communication to support and engage in service learning.”
Dr. Sou Leong-Ellerker, English Teacher, American International School of Johannesburg
Bringing Service & Sustainability Week to Life
200+ students | Grades 7–9
“The documentary process makes sure students listen deeply… It puts community voices front and centre.”
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Michael Guinness, Service & Sustainability Lead, British School Manila
From Classroom to Changemaker
80 students, Grade 10
“Docathon aligned well with our curriculum and gave students a public platform to share and celebrate their work.”
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Jay Goodman, Changemaker Teacher, International School Nido de Aguilas, Chile.
A Regional Showcase of Student Stories
10+ European Schools In collaboration with the Changemaker Conference
“Storytelling is one of our greatest community assets and Docathon elevates the stories of local communities to the global stage. “
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Dom Verwey, G6–12 Service Learning Coordinator & DP Core Educator, American International School of Budapest
Your Docathon event
Whether it’s a stand-alone festival or part of graduation week, service days, or global events
your Docathon can be tailored to fit your calendar, resources, and goals.
Or, if you'd rather not host, your students can join one of our global events
to explore upcoming opportunities.
Join A Global Docathonyour Docathon can be tailored to fit your calendar, resources, and goals.
Or, if you'd rather not host, your students can join one of our global events
to explore upcoming opportunities.
Students introduce their films (live or recorded).
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Watch and discuss 3–5 student documentaries together.
Engage in Q&A with filmmakers as well as student/professional judges
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Each film sparks meaningful reflection and encourages action.
How We Support You
Any school can become a host - we'll guide you through the process!
Student Training
We equip student leaders to organize and host the event.
Global Judges & Speakers
We bring in professional storytellers and expert judges—virtually or in person.
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Regional Collaboration
Want to go bigger? We can help involve other schools, creating a regional Docathon hub.
