World-famous Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado and Vanity Fair magazine have joined forces to publicize the plight of the Awá Indians, who have been labeled ‘Earth’s most threatened tribe’ by Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples’ rights. The 13-page feature, published in December’s magazine, is out worldwide since November 1. [Read more…] about Salgado and Vanity Fair highlight Plight
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Tribe deals fatal blow to Vedanta mine
India’s Dongria Kondh tribe has overwhelmingly rejected plans by notorious British mining giant Vedanta Resources for an open-pit bauxite mine in their sacred Niyamgiri Hills, in an unprecedented triumph for tribal rights. [Read more…] about Tribe deals fatal blow to Vedanta mine
Celebrities back Awa tribe
One year after Oscar winning actor Colin Firth launched Survival International’s campaign to save the Awá, Earth’s most threatened tribe, a large number of international celebrities have joined him and his wife Livia in backing the urgent campaign. [Read more…] about Celebrities back Awa tribe
Gas exploration plans in Heritage site
A report leaked to British newspaper The Guardian has revealed secret plans by Argentine gas giant Pluspetrol to explore for natural gas in an area inhabited by uncontacted tribes in southeast Peru. [Read more…] about Gas exploration plans in Heritage site
Shower Water and Sustainable Living
Sustainable living is often discussed in length without truly making an impact on the normal day to day person. We live in a world where waste plays a major role without us realising it. [Read more…] about Shower Water and Sustainable Living