SDG HEROES Indigenous Series

Honoring Indigenous Peoples SDG HEROES as guardians of ancient wisdom for people and Earth.

Created for UN Sustainable Development Goal # 17, Partnerships for the Goals

Maldete da Silva Pianco, Association of Ashaninka People of the Amônia River, Brasil...

...holding his SDG object:
indigenous necklaces.
SDG #15: "Life on Earth"

"We not only seek the defense of the indigenous people, but all of humanity – the planet that generates the survival of us all. Every human should assume their role, don’t wait for something to become an issue first."

Moises Piyako, Association of Ashaninka People of the Amônia River, Brasil...

...waering his SDG object:
traditional indigenous hat.
SDG #15: "Life on Earth"

SDG HEROES is a unique photographic series celebrating local and global leaders from all walks of life at the forefront meeting the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Each of the SDG HEROES holds a personal "SDG Object" symbolizing the single Goal they feel is most vital for them.

SDG HEROES Indigenous Fusion Slideshow click here

Nomba Ganamé, Mali Elephant Project, Mali...

...holding his SDG object:
a native necklace, symbolizing the alliance between all ethnic groups using the same resources in the same areas of Mali.
SDG #15: "Life on Land"

"We protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss.”

Aoua Cherif Doumbia, Mali Elephant Project, Mali...

...holding her SDG object:
a native necklace, symbolizing the alliance between all ethnic groups using the same resources in the same areas of Mali.
SDG #15: "Life on Land"

"The necklace is an adornment worn by a woman, who represents the source of all life on earth."

Equator Initiative

The Equator Initiative brings together the United Nations governments, civil society, businesses & grassroots organizations to recognize and advance local sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities.

Indigenous Equator Prize Winners 2017, United Nations Development Program.

Indigenous Peoples SDG HEROES Published in Real-Leaders Magazine click HERE

What is SDG Photography

What are the SDGs

Yakagi Kuikuro Mehinaku, Xingu Indigenous Land Association, Brazil...

...holding his SDG object:
an indigenous Hãda comb,
SDG #: 15 "Life on Land"

"The planet was the work of a creator and was made for life of many species. It’s disheartening when I see big machines destroying the forest. Capitalists must learn to value this world, not just think about money for their pockets."

Iankulua Kaiabi Suia, Terra Indigena Xingu, Brasil...

...holding his SDG object:
a rare native Caramujo shell neclace,
SDG #: 15 "Life on Land"

"We want to show to non-indigenous society that, more important than having money, is to have wealth in health.
All that the forest - all that nature - gives us is the true form of wealth."

Ghulam Mohammad, Balistan Wildlife, Pakistan...

...holding his SDG object:
a carved Snow Leopard,
SDG #1: "No Poverty"

"Our area is very famous for snow leopards, so our organization focuses on providing incentives such as livestock compensation, predator-proof corrals, awareness, and girls’ education to the poor farmers."

Naila Rizvi, Balistan Wildlife, Pakistan...

...holding her SDG object:
a carved Snow Leopard,
SDG #15: "Life on Land"

"We are working for the lives that are living on the earth, to maintain the ecosystem and balance nature which is the main basis for all life."

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