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How can we create long-term resilience and abundance while responding to urgent need or crises?

  1. Jul 2

    Tree planting can restore landscapes and livelihoods for communities facing drought.

    🌱 Roots of Hope: Revive Lagdo are planting trees that benefit landscapes and also livelihoods, in a dry, deforested region of North Cameroon.Years of deforestation, erratic rains, and unsustainable farming have left the soil cracked, rivers dry, and communities struggling just to get by.In Bame, Lagdo, Munang Othniel Bungo initiated “Roots of Hope: Revive Lagdo”. For him, the answer wasn’t just about planting trees, but thinking about how the environmental restoration could also support communities to thrive.Together, they have achieved so much:🔹 500 trees planted: water-friendly, economically beneficial species that will nourish the soil, support livelihoods, and bring back life to the land.🔹 Community empowerment: giving people the tools, knowledge, and confidence to shape their own meaningful livelihoods.🔹 A ripple effect: beyond Bame, the project is inspiring others to take action.Join Re-Alliance Radio host Boris-Kaloff Batata as he interviews Othniel in this inspiring episode. Press play now, and share widely!#RegenerativeAction #CommunityLedSolutions #ClimateJustice #Restoration #Cameroon #LakeChadBasin #RootsOfHope

    Tree planting can restore landscapes and livelihoods for communities facing drought.

  2. Jun 5

    Nurturing ecological learning in Ecuadorian schools. Meet Piedad Viteri and Bioschools.

    Schools can be a nurturing place where community members of all ages can gather and learn. Which makes them a perfect place for ecological engagement and learning. In this episode of Re-Alliance Radio, host Boris-Karloff Batata is joined by Piedad Viteri, a Re-Alliance member and the Coordinator of Bioschools Ecuador. Piedad takes us behind the scenes of Bioschools' incredible work, mapping out how schools can integrate ecological, social, cultural, and economic regeneration directly into their campus and communities. From zero-waste practices and ecosystem restoration, to teaching collaborative governance and circular economics, learn more about Bioschool's approach. Find out more about Bioschools Ecuador on their website here: https://www.bio-schools.com/

    Nurturing ecological learning in Ecuadorian schools. Meet Piedad Viteri and Bioschools.

  3. May 29

    Language, Culture, Forests: a Recipe for Restoration. Starring Gibrilla Kamara from SILCC in Sierra Leone

    What does it take to restore a degraded ecosystem? For Gibrilla Kamara from SILCC, the answer starts with language and culture. In this episode of Re-Alliance Radio, host Boris-Karloff Batata sits with Gibrilla Kamara, the founder of the Society for Indigenous Languages, Communities, and Cultures of Sierra Leone (SILCC). Gibrilla shares his extraordinary personal journey from childhood in a rural setting, to working alongside the Peace Corps, all while teaching himself to fluently read and write his local, dying language. Now, Gibrilla is using that knowledge to pioneer a grounded approach to climate resilience. By establishing moments for community to engage with nature-based culture, such as community circles and ancestral storytelling, to outdoor classrooms across 32 primary schools, SILCC is reviving an endangered local language. In doing so, they are unlocking ancient indigenous ways of Being that help to protect sacred communal forests from deforestation. Tune in to this deeply inspiring conversation, revealing the profound intersection of cultural identity, legal advocacy, and grassroots environmental stewardship. It is a powerful masterclass in what truly community-led regeneration can look like. Find out more about SILCC here: https://silccsierraleone.org/

    Language, Culture, Forests: a Recipe for Restoration. Starring Gibrilla Kamara from SILCC in Sierra Leone

  4. Apr 23

    Composting toilets in refugee camps. What does ecological sanitation with reuse of materials look like in displacement settings?

    What if we stopped viewing human 'waste' as a burden and started seeing it as a valuable resource? In this episode of Re-Alliance Radio, Boris-Karloff Batata explores the world of Ecological Sanitation in displacement contexts such as Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda. Join Boris as we explore how regenerative practices are being brought to life in some of the world's most challenging environments, in order to create better ecological and social health. We are joined by: Mary Mellett, author of the new Re-Alliance Ecological Sanitation Guide, who explains the principles and practices underlying "closing the loop" using natural, energy-free processes like composting or anaerobic digestion. Naswirah Nalukwago, founder of Bassattu Innovations  in Uganda. Naswirah shares the reality of implementing these systems on the ground, transforming sanitation from a health crisis into a source of fertiliser, energy, and community dignity. From simple Arbloos (tree-planting toilets) to more complex Biogas systems, learn how communities are moving away from expensive, polluting sanitation infrastructure toward solutions that enrich the soil and feed people.

    Composting toilets in refugee camps. What does ecological sanitation with reuse of materials look like in displacement settings?

  5. Jan 15

    How do you grow food regeneratively in a small or urban space? What does regenerative urban agriculture look like, even in conflict or displacement settings?

    Join Boris-Karloff Batata on Re-Alliance Radio as he delves into the transformative world of regenerative agriculture in urban and small spaces. In this episode, Tah Kennette Konsum and Konstantinos Tsiompanos share their inspiring stories of turning scarcity into abundance and fostering community resilience. Discover how Tah and Konstantinos are bridging cultural gaps and nurturing nature-friendly practices in degraded environments. Tune in to explore the power of regeneration and the human spirit's adaptability in the face of challenges.

    How do you grow food regeneratively in a small or urban space? What does regenerative urban agriculture look like, even in conflict or displacement settings?

  6. Jan 13

    Growing your own Food Forest. If you want to establish a perennial, biodiverse and regenerative food system, where do you start?

    "They hold not just biodiversity, but cultural memory and a deep spiritual relationship between humans and nature." - Sanjana Krishnan In this episode of Re-Alliance Radio, we delve into the world of Food Forestry, exploring how ancient practices offer regenerative solutions for modern food production. Join hosts Boris-Karloff Batata and James Atherton as they listen to Sanjana Krishnan and Rakesh Rootsman Rak, who share their insights on integrating ecological wisdom with community-driven, ecosystem-centred initiatives. Discover how Food Forests not only nourish the land but also foster cultural and spiritual connections, and also how you can get started on your own project! "The planet has all the answers; we just need to ask the right questions." - Rakesh Rootsman Rak

    Growing your own Food Forest. If you want to establish a perennial, biodiverse and regenerative food system, where do you start?

  7. Jan 9

    Navigating Trauma. What can communities do as first responders in crisis? What does Regenerative Trauma Healing look like?

    Re-Alliance coordinator Juliet Millican interviews Timothy Salomon and Ngwarh Perpetua Tuncha about how communities might navigate Trauma. What are the first steps to a collaborative, community healing process? And what might nature-inspired, Regenerative Trauma healing look like? Perpetua draws on experience and research gathered from a programme run by SACOD in Cameroon, while Timothy explores his perspective of working with communities affected by natural disasters and land grabbing in the Philippines. Juliet, Perpetua and Timothy discuss the impact of various nurturing activities, including storytelling, arts therapy, and connection with nature, in fostering resilience among people impacted by Trauma. They highlight the need for a regenerative approach that not only addresses individual healing but also the systemic issues that contributed to the violence or traumatic event. You can find a free, downloadable guide about Trauma Healing on Re-Alliance's website: www.re-alliance.org/publications

    Navigating Trauma. What can communities do as first responders in crisis? What does Regenerative Trauma Healing look like?

  8. Jan 6

    Micro-wind power for displacement contexts. How can small-scale wind impact communities?

    Access to clean energy is a vital necessity, especially for displaced populations. In this episode, Kostas Latoufis, Board member of the Wind Empowerment Network (windempowerment.org), an electrical engineer, and co-founder of School of the Earth in Greece, shares his insights on the transformative power of locally manufactured wind turbines. Especially in windy locations, small turbines can produce energy at a lower cost compared to solar panels. By providing training on how to build and maintain these turbines, communities can gain valuable skills that extend beyond energy production.

    Micro-wind power for displacement contexts. How can small-scale wind impact communities?
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How can we create long-term resilience and abundance while responding to urgent need or crises?

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    Re-Alliance
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
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