Indigenous Wisdom for the Earth

The Voix Libres Association has worked in Bolivia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo-Brazzaville with suffering, destitute and mistreated women and children. Voix Libres was awarded the International Human Rights Prize in 2017. They have multiple programs that really bring about lasting change in the rights of women and children, providing them with hope and opportunities for better lives.

The extent of the programs they offer is amazing and the success of these programs over the last 30 years is a template that could work for many other communities that face similar situations worldwide. All of this was built from a place of love and the programs work from the community up. It’s not a structured plan that is brought in and implemented. Rather it is what is the needs of the community and the unique situation and what solutions can be brought forward to address them.

Please join myself and my colleague Suzi Martineau, as we sit down with Voix Libres Founder, Marianne Sébastien and Chief of Projects, Maevia Griffiths to talk about the very important work they are carrying out in this world.

Some highlights from the conversation:
~ the "Women of Fire" group who brought abuse to the forefront of attention
~ the legal aide and safehouse services Voix Libre offers
~ offering microcredits to start a new life
~ changing the men's behavior through awareness training
~ providing education and hope for children
~health care for women and children
~ planting trees in Bolivia and the Congo (DRC)
~ life in the mines and planting trees and vegetables in an "impossible" area
~ So much more!

*Warning: Domestic violence is discussed in this video. If this is a trigger for you, you may not wish to watch. However the work they are doing to change all that is amazing and this is a call that change IS possible.

To learn more about Voix Libres, please visit their website at https://www.voixlibres.org

"As women we have an obligation to remind everyone that it is imperative that we have this closeness relationship with nature, not allowing ourselves to go a moment without realizing that we are part of the sacred elements." ~ Grandmother Flordemayo

"The most beautiful gift for the Earth is your thoughts." ~ Sylvie Decaillet

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“Through consciousness, our minds have the power to change our planet and ourselves.
It is time we heed the wisdom of the ancient indigenous people and channel
our consciousness and spirit to tend the garden and not destroy it." ~ Bruce Lipton

This series is a place for indigenous people to share their wisdom, their cultural heritage, their beliefs, and the challenges that they face. It is also for groups who work to help indigenous people to bring a voice to their needs and offer ways that you can get involved.

The purpose of the series is to open our hearts and minds to cultures who have treasured our planet and could share with us insights that we can use to become more connected with nature and each other. We hope that you will be inspired, informed and intrigued.

We hope you can join us for the beauty and wisdom that will come from these interviews.

Photo by Mirek Jahoda