In the face of displacement and disrupted livelihoods, Dr. Bachirou Bodo embarks on a journey to document the resilience and ingenuity of communities adapting to new living conditions.
Bringing to life the voices of those struggling to make ends meet in the absence of essential infrastructure, schools and the familiar comforts of home, this poignant tale highlights the challenges and triumphs of displaced populations.
Despite the difficulties, a glimmer of hope emerges as we see individuals and communities move forward, embracing the unknown and cultivating fertile gardens, symbolizing the seeds of resilience that lie dormant within them.
As a grassroots storytelling movement, 8billion seeks to amplify the local and diverse voices of resilient communities around the world, inspiring the next generation of storytellers and climate innovators.
This film was shot, developed and edited by 8billion ambassador, Aïcha Macky, and by young trainees in Niger:
Mariama Alio Sanda
Aminou Mahaman
Fadima Mahamadou
Bachir Ousman Bawa
Soufianou Moutari Laouali
Mahaman Bachir Moussa Gentil
Made possible by:
Resilient Foundation and Connect4Climate
Supported by:
PROGREEN's Sahel Landscape Restoration program, WWF and WaterBear
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29 янв 2024
