Sahar Kishta shares a poignant journey through the Qeshta neighbourhood in Rafah, Palestine, a place once defined by family laughter and vibrant markets, now silenced by destruction.
We’re honored to highlight and support the incredible work of the Instituto Etnoambiental e Multicultural Aldeia Verde (IEMAV) — an organization deeply rooted in ancestral wisdom and committed to sustainable development for Indigenous peoples across Brazil.
As we wrap up 2025, many of us still find ourselves reflecting on a persistent and heavy shadow: the internalized pressure of hustle culture. Whether we are navigating corporate spaces or grassroots movements, we often carry harmful scripts that tell us we must be "always on" or that our value is tied to our productivity.
A first-person account by A-yá Kukamíria, an indigenous woman from the triple border between Brazil, Colombia, and Peru — Majé, healer, midwife, blessing practitioner, herbalist, and shamanic psychoanalyst.
Meet the incredible Gema Soto, a Venezuelan refugee who fled extreme hardship to São Paulo, Brazil. After a period of struggle and hunger, Gema found inspiration and purpose through gastronomy studies, which led her to successfully found Chevere Restaurante, a business focused on serving inclusive, sustainable food.
Tapi Yawalapiti is the Chief and Guardian of the Upper Xingu Legacy, carrying forward the mission of his late father, the revered Chief Aritana. He leads the Yawalapiti people and the Instituto Aritana to protect the Upper Xingu’s forests, rivers, and cultural survival. Tapi is a globally recognized Indigenous leader, blending ancestral wisdom with modern advocacy. His work focuses on regeneration, cultural preservation, and fighting for Indigenous rights and autonomy in Brazil.
