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In this episode, we have the pleasure of introducing Dixon Bahandagira, a passionate Climate Justice Activist, Philanthropist, and National Coordinator of the One Million Tree Planting Campaign. Dixon has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about climate change and its harmful effects on the environment. As the National Coordinator of the One Million Tree Planting Campaign, he is leading a movement to plant one million trees across the country. Dixon understands the critical role that trees play in mitigating climate change and improving air quality, and he is committed to inspiring others to take action. Dixon discusses his experience as a climate justice activist and how he uses his philanthropic work to create positive change in his community in this episode. In addition, we delve deeper into the One Million Tree Planting Campaign and look into ways to get involved. Listen in to hear from Dixon Bahandagira, a dedicated climate justice activist and source of inspiration in the fight against climate change.

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Buckle up and get ready to take on the climate crisis in style with CivSource's Comm-UNITY! Podcast! In Episode 10 of Season 10, we're looking at how philanthropy can help save the planet, and in today's episode, we're joined by a charismatic duo from Zamkanda, Zambia, Albert Mukape and Jack Kalipenta! These two are taking on the Gigatonne Challenge, a decentralized climate strategy that has the potential to change the game. We'll delve into Jack's experiences promoting sustainable development and local philanthropy through community-led initiatives, as well as Albert's experience using waste to address food security while addressing the climate challenge, among other things. Brace yourselves for an enlightening and entertaining discussion about how communities can save our planet!

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Get ready to be inspired by our amazing guest in this episode. We have the privilege of speaking with Hilda Flavia Nakabuye, a renowned climate and environmental rights activist from Uganda. As the founder of Uganda's Fridays for Future movement, Hilda has been a leading voice in advocating for greater gender equality and racial diversity in the climate change movement. Her inspiring activism includes empowering more women to join the fight against climate change, advocating for saving Lake Victoria, and using her social media platforms to encourage digital awareness about climate change. Hilda's outstanding efforts have earned her international recognition, with features in major news outlets. In this episode, we're excited to dive deep into Hilda's journey and learn more about how she and her fellow climate activists are mobilizing Africa's largest youth movement to demand urgent action towards the climate crisis.

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In this episode, we talk to Joyeux Mugisho, a refugee, an advocate for the rights of children and a champion against climate change. He has taken on the challenge of addressing the climate crisis through the Gigatonne Challenge - a decentralized global strategy with a focus on equity. In just 48-60 months, this challenge has the potential to completely change the trajectory of the climate crisis. Teams from communities all over the world, including Uganda, are taking part by focusing on composting food waste, transitioning to zero-emissions transportation, food production, renewable energy, and afforestation. Don't miss out on this exciting conversation of Uganda's progress and the global impact of the Gigatonne Challenge.

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Podcast Recap!

Comm-UNITY! Podcast series | Season 10

This season we take you on a journey of climate philanthropy that is powered by the generosity of communities, foundations, and philanthropy support organizations from Africa and all over the world. We’ll hear from those that have joined one of the greatest climate philanthropy movements, a movement led by the Worldwide Initiative for Grant makers Support.

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Introduction: shorturl.at/bhnuA

Episode 1: shorturl.at/dxzUX |Guest: Benjamin Bellegy Executive Director WINGS

Episode 2: shorturl.at/egoZ4 |Guest: Louise Driver Executive Director IPASA – Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa

Episode 3: shorturl.at/jBMW3|Guest: Saliem Fakir Executive Director African Climate Foundation

Episode 4: shorturl.at/fhkQ7|Guest: Dr. Dolly Priatna Executive Director Belantara Foundation

Episode 5: shorturl.at/cePQ8|Guest: Naila Farouky Executive Director Arab Foundations Forum

Episode 6: shorturl.at/bzF17|Guest: Laís Fleury Executive Director Alana Foundation

Episode 7: shorturl.at/biM59|Guest: Nevgül Bilsel Safkan General Manager Sabanci Foundation

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In this episode we are hosting the General Manager of the largest family foundation in Turkey Sabanci Foundation – Ms. Nevgül Bilsel Safkan. Their experience exemplifies the best of what responsive philanthropy can accomplish when it is timely and thoughtfully directed. From responding to wildfires through an emergency fund, to the use of art and film to relay the message of climate action, they are taking phenomenal strides in the right direction as they combat the climate emergency.

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You might want to renew your Netflix subscription and watch "Aruanas," a thriller drama web TV series, right after this podcast. Let's tell you why.

The Alana Foundation espouses philanthropy at the crossroads of children's rights and the climate crisis. The Alana Foundation's Executive Director, Las Fleury, discusses the fascinating approaches the Foundation is taking to address these challenges. To raise awareness about the reality of the climate crisis, the foundation is producing films based on the lived experiences of communities in Brazil and around the world that have felt the full brunt of it.

A $10 million prize for rainforest technology is also in the works for the Alana Foundation...…

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Do you wonder if your current philanthropic strategy can address the climate challenge? This is the conversation for you. The Executive Director, Naila Farouky, brings a fresh perspective to this conversation, walking us through what it means to rethink an organization's or foundation's philanthropy strategy in order to incorporate climate philanthropy into their work. She describes her own rite of passage into all things climate, which occurred while she was working with foundations that were also learning on the fly. The Arab Foundations Forum has chosen an audacious path, and we are all about audacious philanthropy!

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While individuals, organizations, and foundations are all working to address climate change, they are focusing on specific target groups or thematic areas affected by climate change. Conservation and reforestation are key focus areas for the Belantara Foundation, which works with Indonesian farmers to find solutions to this problem. Dr. Dolly Priatna joins us to discuss this further.

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