Grandmother Maria Alice Campos Freire, born in Brazil, endured war and persecution from a young age. At 17, she was imprisoned and tortured while pregnant. After becoming a political refugee in

Grandmother Maria Alice Campos Freire, born in Brazil, endured war and persecution from a young age. At 17, she was imprisoned and tortured while pregnant. After becoming a political refugee in Europe and Africa, she received amnesty to return to Brazil, where she led a spiritual community deep within the Amazon Rainforest. She shares insights into the Grandmothers and their vital mission.

Learn more about the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers here. A documentary featuring her teachings is available on DVD from the Earth & Spirit Council's website.

Hollywood faces a stark gender inequality, with women directors representing a small fraction of filmmakers. This disparity is central to a heated gender discrimination battle, led by activist

Hollywood faces a stark gender inequality, with women directors representing a small fraction of filmmakers. This disparity is central to a heated gender discrimination battle, led by activist Maria Giese. She instigated Hollywood's gender equality movement, addressing the employment equity challenges behind #MeToo and #TimesUp.

Giese, a filmmaker, describes her vision for the post-#MeToo era. This insightful talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Maria emphasizes the critical role of climate education, highlighting the power of starting within your own community to drive real change. This perspective is central to the mission of the