Brian McCarty on Using War Toys as a Tool for Promoting Peace

On today's episode of the Fulbrighter podcast our guest is Brian McCarty, a photographer, art director and producer from the U.S. who has been a Fulbright Specialist in China and Hong Kong in 2017. He has 20 years of experience working in the toy industry and is a board member for the International Toy Research Association, as well as the Executive Director of War Toys, a nonprofit arts & media organization with a toy division.Founded in 2019, the organization collaborates with war-affected children in the field to produce artwork and other materials that are used in exhibitions, educational programs, media outreach, and advocacy campaigns. On top of that, it works with the largest manufacturers of inexpensive, generic toys to foster small but impactful changes to enduringly popular toys, like plastic soldiers and baby dolls, so that millions of children have access to toys that better support their development and society as a whole.Click here to learn more⁠ about his unique work.The Fulbrighter Podcast spotlights researchers and scholars making an impact beyond borders. If you would like to become a Fulbrighter as well, head to the following link to learn more about the program and how to apply: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fulbrightprogram.org/apply/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Audio editing by Anike Lamoso.