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“Humans are not made of cells, but of stories"
Storytelling is one of humanity's oldest and most potent tools, an evolutionary force that has guided us through the ages. We believe in the power of stories to inspire minds and touch hearts, driving meaningful action.
Today, humanity is in urgent need of both meaning and a new narrative. Around the world, profound beauty is emerging: there is a new story aching to be told.
"We Feel Fear, But We Don’t Use It" — Claudelice Santos on Defending Amazonian Communities
Claudelice Santos is a renowned human rights and environmental activist, as well as a lawyer, from Pará in the Brazilian Amazon. Her...
Nov 18, 2024
“Now, I Can Be a Safe Space For Other Women” — Karen Sameuls on Rediscovering Purpose
“My name is Karen Sameuls; I live in Lanquedoc, Cape Town, South Africa, a community with a lot of violence and drug abuse towards women...
Nov 11, 2024
“Regeneration Lets What Needs to Die, Die” — Lucia Nader on Regenerative Activism
Click here to read Portuguese version / Clique aqui para ler em português Lucia Nader is a Brazilian political scientist and activist,...
Nov 11, 2024
“It Unlocked an Awareness of Hidden Structures” — Daniele Custódio on the Power of Feminine Insight
With over 10 years’ experience, Daniele specialises in socioeconomic research on food and nutrition security, focusing on developing and...
Nov 8, 2024
“To Exist Without a Hashtag” — Musa Gwebani on Quiet Power & Rediscovering Play
Musa Gwebani is a seasoned public affairs and governance specialist with over a decade of experience in civil society, philanthropy, and...
Nov 7, 2024
“Aura Taught Me To Love Myself” — Patricia Abrahams on Embracing True Self
“My name is Patricia, I'm a single mother of two, a boy and a girl. I have a very soft spot for children and for women, and I am a...
Nov 4, 2024
"That's Why I Live Within Women's Circles" — Fabiolla Duarte on The Magic of Rituals
From baby-led weaning and childhood to women’s food, eating behaviours, and emotions, Fabiolla Duarte has spent 13 years speaking on...
Nov 1, 2024
“In Diversity, We Create Deep Change” — Priscila Fonseca on Shaping New Futures
Priscila is a social entrepreneur and Public Relations professional with over a decade of experience in coordinating impactful social...
Nov 1, 2024
“Self-Care as Activism”: Flavia Ramos on How to Nourish Feminine Wisdom
Flavia Ramos is a social educator who designs, facilitates and produces innovative programmes focused on water and youth. She co-founded...
Oct 18, 2024
“There Are Stories I Will Never Forget” — Renata Laurentino on Aura’s Transformative Power
Renata is an artist-facilitator, researcher and mother, dedicated to nurturing creativity in children, women and educators. With over 20...
Oct 16, 2024
“Activism is a Daily Practice” — Dona Geagea on Working with Glitches in the System
Dona Geagea is a Lebanese-Canadian senior facilitator and researcher with a decade of experience in the water sector, specialising in...
Oct 14, 2024
"I Realised I Was Going to Break That Curse" – Meliny Swartz on Her Transformative Aura Experience
In this Aura Spotlight interview, we delve into Meliny’s experience of the programme.
Oct 4, 2024
Breathwork & Baboons: Reflections from our Aura Retreat ‘Midwifing the Feminine’
August 2024 — Reflections on Aura’s second retreat-based course, Midwifing the Feminine. 22 South African female activists gather at...
Aug 28, 2024
Spirit in Leading with Eve Annecke
By Eve Annecke Be The Earth’s Aura Fellowship was created to support the often overlooked work of diverse women activists, combining...
Jul 1, 2021
Elements, four seasons, and varying stages of the moon.
By Eve Annecke Acknowledgment of ancestors, poetry and prayer are woven into monthly Aura circles. These are intentionally themed, the...
Jul 1, 2021
Exploring resilience, regeneration and nourishment for activism
An exclusive invitation to Aura Fellows Our first season together as Aura holds connection as our core theme. We are exploring this...
Feb 5, 2021
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