Ecuador
My name is Leo Cerda from the Kichwa community of Serena in the Ecuadorian Amazon. I consider myself to be a climate activist and indigenous rights defender focusing on efforts to build a more just and sustainable society. Like many indigenous people at a young age I had no choice but to learn about the struggles of my people so, I started working with local grassroots organizations to create awareness about the environmental and cultural impacts caused by the oil industry.
I am the Founder of the HAKHU Project, a young organization that supports community-based economic initiatives as a way to fight against exploitative oil and mining development in the Ecuadorian Amazon. I currently serve and work with many organizations locally and internationally bridging indigenous community initiatives and international support.
Visit HAKHU website and Facebook page
Visit Leo’s Instagram profile.
Climate Youth and Indigenous Activist Leo Cerda is launching a series to showcase his story and other youth activists making a difference in their local communities. This is the trailer. International media mainly covered stories and centered anglo youth climate activists without portraying or giving limited voice to people of color who have been leading […]