Environmental, social & educational projects
Our studio produces creative and original videos exclusively for organizations that have an environmental, social or educational vocation. We dedicate our time, skills and expertise to support projects that are helping to build a fairer and better world.
We had the opportunity to produce animation videos for large organizations such as the United Nations (UNREDD +), Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), or TED-education (TED talks), and for modest ones such as GAMS, the InkLink, Inclusive innovation, Beyond Conflict. Each time, we had the chance to interact with committed teams and got immersed in subjects that we were fascinated by.
We have been able to create unique graphic proposals and original content to share a discovery, diffuse knowledge, or mobilize around a cause. You can consult the non-exhaustive list of organizations with which we have collaborated on our website under the section “They trust us”.

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UNDP, UN-REDD+, UNEP, The Guardian, TED Education (TED talks), DWB, Adaptation found, GEF, GREEN CLIMATE FUND, iied, Inclusive Innovation, Beyond Conflict, GAMS, AFREPREN/FWD, CoralWorld, ATTAC, Green Fab Lab, Dandelooo ...

The Beyond Conflict Foundation
The emerging fields of brain and behavioral science, combined with 25 years of real-world experience, offer a powerful new approach to conflict resolution, reconciliation and positive social change in the United States and abroad.
Beyond Conflict has created powerful and innovative frameworks to open pathways for progress in peace talks, transitions to democracy, and national reconciliation in the aftermath of division and violence in over 75 countries. By leveraging their global network of leaders, activists, and other seasoned practitioners, they have catalyzed the field of transitional justice, facilitated the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in post-apartheid South Africa, and charted a course towards peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland, Central America, Cuba and other divided societies grappling with difficult social challenges.
To learn more about Beyond Confict, you can have a look at their website: https://beyondconflictint.org/

Who owns the "wilderness"?
Explore the creation of national parks and the importance of finding a balance between public use and ecological preservation.
In 1903, US President Theodore Roosevelt took a camping trip in California’s Yosemite Valley with conservationist John Muir. Roosevelt famously loved the outdoors, but Muir had invited him for more than just camping: Yosemite was in danger. It was part of a struggle to set aside land for both preservation and public use.

How Concussions work?
Each year in the United States, players of sports and recreational activities receive between 2.5 and 4 million concussions.
How dangerous are all those concussions?
The answer is complicated, and lies in how the brain responds when something strikes it. Clifford Robbins explains the science behind concussions.
Challenges
This project is very complex since it addresses the question of the functioning of the brain and neurons. The investigation to assimilate the information in order to be able to transcribe it as clearly as possible, required a substantial workload.
The main challenge has been to synthesize this quantity of scientific resources as much as possible to make it accessible to an audience that probably knows nothing about cognitive functioning.
Solutions
We worked closely with Clifford Robbins, cognitive scientist (and the script writter) to choose the best narrative axes. And we found both graphic and narrative solutions to convey the message to the audience effectively.
Impact
The video was translated in 19 languages and viewed 1,224,812 times. It helped to shed light on the consequences of concussions in sport, and in particular in the United States, so that players and their families are aware of the risks they take while playing.
On the public side, this video participates in raising counsciousness about this issues, "violent" sports face. The disclosure of this information to the public has forced the sports federation to consider this risk and to put in place measures to reduce it, in order to protect its players.

Inclusive Innovation
"It’s no secret it’s a struggle to make a change in communities that really need it. Especially the poorest ones."
A short résumé of what Inclusive Innovation does could be : They gather experts in order to find solutions for the issues that face poor area of the world. A great project that help the world to get better and we were very proud to collaborate with them. Have a look at their website : inclusiveinnovation.org/, to find out more about it. They might be looking for expert like you.

How a Song Saved a Species
In the 60’s, the commercial whale hunting caused the whale population to fall by an estimated 90% from what it used to be in the XIX century. The discovery of Roger Payne and his team, that whales are intelligent animals and who play a crucial role in maintaining the ocean healthy, contributed a to a creation of a global movement which led, years later, to a moratorium on industrial whaling.
The animated documentary was produced for Roger Payne's NGO | Ocean Alliance Conservation
whale.org/
Impact
How Song Saved a Species was part of the official selection of more than 20 film or animation festivals around the world, and won three prizes at Corti di Mare, Queen City film festival and UK Monthly film festival.

Cogeneration for the next generation
The African continent is growing fast. There are many natural resources which industries use to produce things like sugar, rice, wood, tea, paper and many other goods. But all of these industries need both electricity and heat for their production. And these are very expensive. On top of that the industrial production generates a lot of waste...
Cogeneration is an exciting technology which can transform agricultural waste into both electricity and heat. It’s a cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology. It reduces pollution by using already available resources to bring electricity to industries, and to rural communities. And it can create more job opportunities for local people too.
AFREPREN/FWD: AFREPREN/FWD is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Nairobi, Kenya, with vast expertise on energy in East and Southern Africa and some experience in West and North Africa.
Cogeneration for Africa’ is an innovative and first-of-its-kind clean energy regional initiative funded by GEF (Global Environment Facility). The initiative is co-implemented by UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) and AfDB (African Development Bank) and executed by AFREPREN/FWD (Energy, Environment and Development Network for Africa).

Our world's board game
After reading a tribune signed by 18 organisations such as Attac, Greenpeace, Oxfam, and many others, Boniato studio has proactively contacted the collective to offer it's expertise in the production of a short animated video. The aim was to help raise attention on the main stakes listed in the tribune, and to bring the viewers to sign the petition.
Through an innovative approach, we contacted the collective having already worked on a pitch, a budget and a workplan. With the communication budget that was available to each, the members co-financed the production of the video. It was then used with success on their websites and social media, resulting in interactions on social media and gathering more signatures for the petition.
Challenges
The political agenda being particularly busy during this period, we had to produce this video in record time: 2 weeks only, from script writing to delivery. We also had to show a great talent for 18 organizations to approve our proposal ... It was not a given!
Solutions
Solutions
No rest, no sleep. We provided an intense work, with a reinforced concrete logistics, and a very enthusiastic and collaborative team.
Impact
Impact
All 18 organizations (and more) simultaneously broadcast the video across their entire social network.
The video has been viewed tens of thousands of times, creating a new signature spike for this petition.
Reviews
the project
Animation Video Prod for Global Nonprofit
"What is unique about them is how creative their team is and how they find solutions to visual challenges successfully."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the Communications Lead of a non-partisan, evidence-based, global non-profit focused on addressing the cause and consequences of conflict.
For what projects/services did your company hire BONIATO?
Our work can be complex due to its innovative nature, and we needed to find a clear, engaging, and informative way to explain what we do for those who don't know us. Boniato came to the rescue and produced a very engaging animation video that has been a great tool to explain our work's nature to broad audiences.
What were your goals for this project?
We hoped the video would explain our approach to a lay audience.
How did you select BONIATO?
Our team compiled a list of animation agencies in the U.S. and abroad. We really liked Boniato's style of animation and the fact that they had plenty of experience working with non-profits and global organizations just like ours.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
Once we decided to work together, Boniato's team gave us an overview of what the process would look like. Since it was the first time we were working on a project of this nature, it was beneficial to know what to expect at each stage and how it would be involved. Throughout the process, they were extremely patient with delays on our end and very flexible.
Our team played an active role in the scriptwriting process, provided branding materials, and gave feedback at every stage of the process, what we called "validation steps." We worked together to ensure that the language in the script, along with the visual representations, to ensure that they reflected our mission and vision.
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
From Boniato's side, there were two staff members involved, the project manager, the artistic director, and the animator, who we never met. They worked with us on several rounds of feedback, always trying to accommodate our thoughts and concerns.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
When we shared the video with different audiences we always received a positive response. From academics to journalists, all found the video helpful in explaining our work.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The project manager in charge of our project was extremely helpful and always very responsive.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
What is unique about them is how creative their team is and how they find solutions to visual challenges successfully.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, I think they do a terrific job.
The video received positive feedback from various people, including academic scholars and journalists. BONIATO's work helped the client explain their work to their audience. The team was helpful and responsive throughout the engagement. They also ensured that they address any concerns right away.