Resilient Foundation

26/09/2024

💥 The Art of Resilience - a new series that celebrates the power of community and creativity - is now LIVE! 💥

Resilient joined forces with Detonante, CAF - banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe-, PNUD en América Latina y el Caribe, and WaterBear Network to spotlight the incredible resilience and leadership of communities across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Art of Resilience uses art, music, and cultural creativity to inspire collective action and awareness around the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. It’s a powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, communities can come together to create a more sustainable and equitable future. 🌱 🌎

Head to WaterBear now to watch Season 1, get inspired and join the movement! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eKWMypDd

23/09/2024

What are the 8billion trainees up to now…? 🤔

🎬 Working on different film projects
🗞️ Interning in media outlets
📝 Pursuing communications masters
🌱 Running their own environmental collectives
🏆 Collecting awards for 8billion films at regional film festivals

… and we couldn’t be prouder!

Check out this article that our wonderful partners at Connect4Climate wrote about the long-term impact of our grassroots storytelling movement. ⬇️

In our new article, dive into the 8billion initiative, which has empowered rising filmmakers across Africa's Sahel region to tell their climate stories through film: https://www.connect4climate.org/initiative/8billion-empowers-sahelian-filmmakers 🌍🎥

C4C is a proud partner of Resilient Foundation + WaterBear Network on this project. 💚

24/04/2024

Scientists speak out, will you listen? The first episode from our series making critical scientific research accessible to policy-makers and the public is now live on Youtube! 🧑‍⚕️💥

Coming straight from the launch at ’s Plastic Action Zone – where we ignited a dynamic and candid conversation with key delegates, industry leaders and stakeholders – we can finally share Professor Dr. Lukas Kenner’s latest, concerning findings.

Kenner’s portrait is the first in our “Scientists Speak Out” series - a project by Resilient Foundation and Plastic Soup Foundation, in collaboration with A Plastic Planet and The Plastic Health Council - that spotlights scientists' latest, cutting-edge research into plastic’s hidden impact on human .🔍 👀

In just 7 minutes, world-renowned pathologist and researcher Lukas Kenner explains how not only are absorbed by cancer cells, they also cause faster spread and more aggressive cancer growth.

To learn more, watch Kenner’s portrait here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d1VGA1tZL0

To take action:
● Download the Beat the Microbead app here and learn how you can reduce your exposure to the plastic microplastics found in cosmetics: https://bit.ly/3KbNZ5z
● Download the My Little Footprint app here to reduce your plastic footprint: https://bit.ly/2xPZM8w
● Learn more about how plastic impacts the body, and the importance of a strong Global Plastics Treaty to protect human health here: https://plastichealthcouncil.com/
● Learn more about Scientists Speak out and the wider campaign here: https://bit.ly/4aCKhiy

“These findings scare me, and I hope they scare other people too,” warns Professor Dr. Lukas Kenner.After years researching how plastic impacts cancer format...

01/02/2024

Thank you Community Arts Network!

30/01/2024

Ready for the grand finale of season 1? The wait is over … 8billion Niger films are NOW LIVE on Youtube 🎥💥

From the official launch of 8billion on the 7th June, to today’s release of our films from Niger, we have facilitated the making, screening and distribution of 8 short documentaries from across the Sahel.

All of this wouldn’t be possible without the support of World Bank’s Connect4Climate program, PROGREEN’s Sahel Landscape Restoration Program, WaterBear Network, our incredible filmmaker ambassadors (who guided the workshops), our creative trainees (who learned how to write, shoot and edit) and the Sahelian climate innovators (who inspired the stories they told).

As we conclude the inaugural season of the project exploring the local solutions to the global challenges posed by the climate crisis, we make sure to end with a bang:

💚 In "Du Fleuve au Désert" ("From River to Desert"), you meet Meet Dr. Bachirou Bodo, who captures the struggles and triumphs of a community rebuilding their lives in the desert after being displaced by floods.
💚 In "Plastic Man", you join Abdou Karim Elhaj Adamou, an advocate for environmental sustainability, as he uses art to guide Niger's youth to adopt eco-friendly practices and combat plastic pollution.

Tune in to the last 2 short films of season 1 and stay tuned for news on season 2! 👀 : https://youtu.be/rv_NCInzpgs?feature=shared

19/01/2024

As we round off this week, a countdown begins... only 11 days remain until the release of Niger on YouTube and WaterBear Network! 🙌💚

Did you know that as of October 9th, 2023 -- according to the Ministry of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Management -- 169,598 people and 20,126 have been impacted by flooding in Niger? Or that most of Niger's plastic waste ends up in landfills, waterways, or the environment?

bears the brunt of the world’s climate crisis and is no stranger to its devastating effects. Yet, amidst these challenges, seeds of innovation and resilience grow. 🌱💭

Meet Dr. Bachirou Bodo, who captures the struggles and triumphs of a community rebuilding their lives in the desert after being displaced by floods. Join Abdou Karim Elhaj Adamou, an advocate for environmental sustainability, as he uses art to guide Niger's youth to adopt eco-friendly practices and combat plastic pollution.

Get ready to be moved by these inspiring grassroots stories, brought to life by passionate local filmmaker trainees, on January 30th! 🎥

16/01/2024

As Aicha Macky (Niger’s hashtag ambassador) anticipated in her recent interview with Resilient, climate change has had vast effects on hashtag and its population.

Today, we dig deeper into the challenges and resilience embedded in Niger’s environmental landscape 🇳🇪🤔

From the arid landscapes of the Sahara Desert to the Sahelian belt, the nation embraces a spectrum of climates and rich biodiversity.

However, climate change has caused an advancement of the Sahara Desert, erratic rainfall patterns and soaring temperatures — leading to recurrent droughts, floods, and locust infestations. For a nation heavily reliant on rain-fed agriculture, this directly impacts livelihoods and food security. 🌧️🌾

Moreover, with the country’s rapid population growth, epidemics, and violent conflicts, Nigerien people are more vulnerable to forcefully migrate and deprioritise education.

Yet, amidst adversity, locals have shown immense resilience, embracing sustainable climate adaptation practices and showing solidarity between community members. 🌍🤝

The upcoming 8billion films show the ingenuity of the Nigerien people, as they forge a new home in the desert after forced displacement, advocate against plastic pollution, and inspire eco-friendly practices amongst the youth.

Don’t miss out the launch of these grassroots stories on the 30th of January! 💥

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11/01/2024

Filmmaker ambassadors are integral pillars of ’s grassroots storytelling movement. So we wanted you to meet Aïcha Macky, the filmmaker ambassador of 8billion Niger. 🎥🌍

In her interview with Resilient, filmmaker, sociologist and advocate Aïcha, shares a glimpse of her personal journey and unique lens.

She delves into the impact of mentorship, environmental justice, climate innovation and grassroots storytelling – all of which lie at the essence of 8billion. 🗣️💚

To read the full article, click HERE 👉 https://resilient.foundation/our-articles/through-the-lens-of-acha-macky-8billions-niger-ambassador

Moreover, stay tuned for the launch of 2 new grassroots films on January 30th, as we show Niger’s lens on the global issue that is climate change. 👀

28/11/2023

Chad just launched on Youtube 🎥‼️

We are thrilled to share 2 new films that explore the local solutions to the global challenges posed by the climate crisis, from the perspective of the Chadian Youth.

Made possible by World Bank’s Connect4Climate and PROGREEN’S Sahel Landscape Restoration program, we are releasing “Une Seconde Vie” (”A Second Life”) and “Pour Elles et la Planete” (”For Women and the Planet”).

Led by 8billion ambassador ACHE AHMAT Moustapha, young trainees embarked on a grassroots storytelling journey to become the next generation of climate innovators and filmmakers. 🗣️🌍

So join Benjamin in his fight against environmental pollution as he transforms waste into useful or decorative objects in “Une Seconde Vie” and witness Zara Loksala Vanzou, a dedicated Chadian activist, educate teenagers on the connection between environmental issues and women’s rights in “Pour Elles et la Planete.”

Watch 8billion NOW 👉 https://youtu.be/kVuTvjZOzhc

24/11/2023

We are officially counting down to hashtag Chad’s launch… coming to your screens next Tuesday! 💥

Once again, we have joined forces with World Bank’s program, Connect4Climate, and PROGREEN’S Sahel Landscape Restoration program to shed light on the resilient frontline communities of climate change.

In the words of 8billion Chadian ambassador, ACHE AHMAT Moustapha, “There’s young people in Chad [...] fighting against climate change, and they want you to see what they are doing and support them.” 🇹🇩✊

The hashtag movement in Chad has not only seen local trainees flourish into climate storytellers and innovators, but it has also seen its films reach lots of important and diverse audiences.

There have been screenings in five Chadian cities (Moundou, N’Djanena, Bol, Mao, and Mongo), TV appearances on TV5MONDE Afrique, RFI and Lalekou informatique, meetings with Chad's Minister of Communication and Deputee of the Ministry of Environment, advocacy with the Chadian Ambassador in France and even partaking at Connect4Climate's "Make Your Voice Heard on the Path to COP28" webinar series with FAO, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development - YPARD, and YOUNGO. 📽️🌍

Chad, France and more have already wtinessed the power of climate resilience and grassroots storytelling… do you want to miss out?

Stay tuned for the 24th and you won’t have to! 👀