8Billion Filmmaking Initiative

8billion is a grassroots storytelling movement aimed at amplifying the diverse local voices of resilient communities around the world and empowering a fresh generation of storytellers and climate innovators! Connect4Climate and Resilient Foundation are partnering on this high-impact initiative that capacitates young filmmakers to tell their own vital stories. The second batch of films from 8billion, featuring filmmakers from Chad, launched November 28 – check out both videos below. 

A Second Life

Explore Kamda’s streets, a lively district of N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, and meet Mbaindiguem Benjamin, a passionate environmental activist, recycler and decorator. Join him in his fight against environmental pollution as he transforms waste into useful or decorative objects. Through his tireless efforts and captivating stories, Mbaindiguem seeks to change local mindsets, encouraging a fundamental change in thinking to prioritze reusable and eco-friendly options instead of single-use plastics.

For Women and the Planet

Embark on a day in the life of Zara Loksala Vanzou, a dedicated Chadian advocate for women’s rights and climate action, as she works to educate teenagers on topics related to gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health. The connection between environmental issues and sexual and reproductive health becomes strikingly apparent when discussing single-use sanitary pads. Zara demonstrates how a single item can serve as a catalyst for change, fostering a deeper awareness of local pollution and environmental concerns.