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A year ago, several of us met in London to hear from six extraordinary Earth Defenders from Brazil, respond to an invitation to become a Flourisher, and renew our affectionate alliances.

In case you wish to feel inspired again, here is a link to the post shared by the Gaia Foundation about last year’s event, with links to the recordings featuring:

• Juliana Kerexu Mirim – Mbya Guarani leader and Executive Coordinator of the Guarani Yvyrupa Commission
• Arnildo Werá – Chief and Indigenous teacher of the Mbya Guarani people in Itapuã Indigenous Land
• Claudelice da Silva Santos – Human rights defender from Pará, Brazilian Amazon
• Angela Mendes – Socio-environmental activist and defender of human and environmental rights
• Moisés Piyãko – Spiritual leader and protector of the Ashaninka people’s land and culture
• Shãtsi Piyãko – Artist and cultural knowledge-holder of the Ashaninka people

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY96Toq7LNk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IguNmWNavKk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l594GUGvgI&t=631s

Warmest wishes,
Grace Iara – on behalf of the AAB team