As voters head to the polls, take a moment to reflect on civic engagement as it stands today in the U.S. and abroad.

January is National Mentoring Month. Help celebrate the teachers and guides in your community by hosting a screening of inspiring films that showcase how others are sharing their knowledge and wisdom with the world.

This week, 7 different films are being screened in 7 cities throughout the US, covering topics such as juvenile justice, Alzheimer's, and LBGT issues.

There are local screening all across the country this week. Don’t forget to visit our local events calendar for a full list of events.

Check out the great lineup of POV films being screened across the country this week! Don’t forget to visit our local events calendar for a full list of events.

'A World Not Ours' premieres tonight on PBS. Check out our Storify round-up to see how people are using Tweets to let their community know about the films. Use our partner toolkit for easy ways to help spread the word.

Mahdi Fleifel, Patrick Campbell and Sari Hanafi are taking your questions live on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, starting at 1 PM ET (10 AM PT).

A passionate, bittersweet account of one family’s multi-generational experience living as permanent refugees. Premieres Monday, August 18, 2014, on PBS stations.

POV's 2014 documentaries show how art can both heal and surprise, uncover hidden histories and jog a nation's conscience. Mondays on PBS starting June 23, 2014.