ProvocAction - Disruptive & entertaining. ProvocAction is a fun and intellectually nourishing space vital to provoking thoughts and discussions about different ways of life. Produced and presented by Brazilian women on relevant themes such as politics, environment, immigration, education and human rights, among others. As we face the worsening collapse of old systems and the dire need to engage creatively in new ways, we build a space to discuss society's many issues. To ensure diversity is a top priority, ProvocAction promotes cultural knowledge exchange by interviewing people from the local Christchurch community and worldwide, creating discussions about vital and varied matters from various perspectives.
Languages: Portuguese/English
On air every second Monday at 7pm.
https://linktr.ee/provocaction
Producers and hosts
MSc. Cybele Freitas believes fair access to knowledge and education is the best way to transform the world. She is passionate about applying technology to society's development and strengthening democracy. Cybele loves singing, writing, and cycling and advocates for diversity and inclusion. Economist, accountant, and writer, she holds a master's degree in information systems gained in NZ, with pioneer research on the use of Blockchain in the public sector. She has work experience in the private and public sectors in the USA, Brazil, and New Zealand, radio and performing arts.
Dr Aline Carrara is a woman who birthed two humans and is involved in feminist, post-development and anti-colonial initiatives. A storyteller and an artist, she grows food and medicinal plants and loves dancing and swimming. Aline is an activist and an advocate for socio-environmental justice and food sovereignty, with broad experience working with public policies and community and collective engagement. She is a political ecologist and works with human-nature relationships and diverse economies.
Leila Figueiredo comes from an island in Northern Brazil and has been
living in Ngāi Tahu territory for the past 5 years. She has a PhD in
Environmental Management from Lincoln University and a Masters degree in
Biodiversity and Conservation. Leila believes discussions on science and
politics should be accessible to all, and has spent the past seven years
engaging on these topics on social media.