Films
The Hottest Decade
SAMOA: In the hottest decade ever recorded, extreme heat is worsening health conditions and making it unsafe for Pacific Islanders with disabilities to go outside, cutting into their ability to work.
Filmmaker: Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo
Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo is the Program Officer for the Pacific Island Countries for the Disability Rights Fund and the Disability Rights Advocacy Fund. Read more about Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo
Flood Risks Rising
RWANDA: In May 2023, floods ravaged Rwanda, claiming lives and leaving many, like Florentine Mukantagwera, trapped and at risk. Her story shows the urgent need for inclusive disaster planning.
Filmmaker: Francine Uwayisaba
Francine Uwayisaba is a field officer at Rwanda Union of Little People (RULP) and is in charge of the organization’s communications. Read more about Francine Uwayisaba
Farming Through Extremes
NEPAL: Farmers with disabilities in rural Nepal are facing unprecedented challenges as climate change intensifies. Unpredictable weather patterns, including devastating floods, threaten their livelihoods.
Filmmaker: Chhitup Lama
Chhitup Lama is the founding executive director of Himalayan Education and Development (HEAD) Nepal. Read more about Chhitup Lama
Climate Strain
INDIA: Navigating Delhi's congested streets and hazardous air, Pranav Sethi experiences sensory issues that intensify with shifting weather patterns, making everyday life physically and mentally draining.
Filmmaker: Aalap Deboor
Aalap Deboor is a producer-entrepreneur with 15 years in the entertainment industry. After a career in entertainment journalism followed by TV programming & production with MTV & Vh1, he started Much Much Media, a Mumbai-based content studio. Read more about Aalap Deboor