First published on 02/11/2015, and last updated on 03/11/2018
The Gaia Foundation
In her theory of change known as ’emergence’, the academic scholar Margaret Wheatley reminds us that: “The world doesn’t change one person at a time. It changes as networks of relationships form among people who share a common cause and vision of what’s possible.”
Emulating this vision, In Solidarity, is a short film that shares the poignant story of communities separated by geography but united in their resistance against the extractive industries. The film depicts the simple act of a letter exchange from Colombia to the UK; a community struggling against gold mining, taking inspiration from the powerful images of united community resistance against fracking; a story of the power and the simplicity of solidarity.
The 5 minute film is in English and Spanish
La película de 5 minutos es en Ingles y en Español
In Solidarity – En Solidaridad from The Gaia Foundation on Vimeo.
Mining affected communities around the world are speaking up, connecting and standing together in Solidarity. We invite you to do the same: yestolifenotomining.org
Comunidades afectadas por la minería alrededor del mundo se están levantando a unir sus voces en solidaridad. Los invitamos a que hagan lo mismo: sialavidanoalamineria.org
First conceived in 2012, the Yes to life, No to mining website has been developed as a way of uniting global voices speaking out against the extractives industries (more here).
The website and campaign will serve as a movement strengthening tool, creating a space for communities affected by mining to come together in solidarity across oceans and continents to learn and strengthen their resistance. Available in English and Spanish, the site also provides the chance for members of the public who want to support communities and say Yes to life, No to Mining to lend their solidarity.
Take a look at the site to discover toolkits gathering useful research and manuals on advocacy and legal rights; photography, videos and first hand storytelling; inspiring stories of resistance, interviews and a connect function that allows communities to find and connect with one-another immediately. For supporters, a pledge function and social media feed allow anyone to visibly give support and stay up to date with news and future actions.
As a tool for a movement, it is vital as many people as possible discover the website and take the Yes to Life, No to Mining message to heart.
