Nina Gualinga, an activist, a mother, of dual Swedish and Ecuadorian heritage, she part of the collective struggle of the Kichwa community of Sarayaku, deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, which is where she was raised.  

When Nina was 8 years old, her community that was previously untouched by roads or electricity was violently confronted by extractive oil companies… Consequently, since these VERY early years of her childhood, she has been leading the relentless work of protecting her communities and their indigenous lands from this existential attack, they are currently under unprecedented threat from destruction and exploitation.

In Nina’s words, “My inspiration comes from the earth itself, all the beauty of life expressed in so many ways. My motivation comes from the people around me who are fighting every day to protect their families and their home, the Amazonian rainforest.

Motherhood. Amazonia. Women. Indigenous People. Extractivism. Violence. Climate change and love- it’s all connected.”

So if the world is feeling like a dark or difficult place, join us and let your heart be ignited by the fire of the human spirit.

Created and hosted by Jess Mills

Creative co-production by Bonny Tydeman

Produced by Joel Porter - Dot Dot Dot Productions

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