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MOSCOW here i come!

by Mitko October 13, 2021

today my new, scholar friends gave me a full lesson on Buryat Buddhism…

by Mitko October 7, 2021

all of us in the pics are girls who speak colonial languages and keep losing heritage ones

by Mitko October 6, 2021

dressing like a Buryat is not just for photos—

by Mitko October 5, 2021

originally came to celebrate the traditional but ended up discovering avant garde, out-of-box artists and youth culture entrepreneurs.

by Mitko October 3, 2021

how shamanism and buddhism coalesce here in Buryatia!

by Mitko October 1, 2021

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Iara Lee: Photos

by Mitko January 6, 2020

AZERBAIJAN

by Mitko January 4, 2020

LAOS

by Mitko November 18, 2019

Malawi

by Mitko November 12, 2019

Latest Posts

  • A Society Run by Women

    by Mitko February 28, 2019
    February 28, 2019

    The Bijagos are a people who dwell in small villages, or tabancas, formed by houses of mud and straw. In this society, the women choose their husbands and have the …

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  • Two awesome full house screenings!!

    by Mitko February 27, 2019
    February 27, 2019

    Thank you to our friends in ITALY and GUINEA BISSAU for coordinating these screenings. My favorite screenings are ones that happen at schools. speaking with students, and engaging with the …

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  • Sports as resistance: This marathon is raising awareness of the 42-year-long conflict in Western Sahara!

    by Mitko February 26, 2019
    February 26, 2019

    The SaharaMarathon is today! The marathon is an annual international race in solidarity with the Sahrawi people and the refugee children of Western Sahara. In addition to a standard-distance marathon, …

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  • Descoberta de Talentos: supporting and celebrating new talents

    by Mitko February 26, 2019
    February 26, 2019

    From GUINEA BISSAU: nothing makes me happier than supporting and celebrating new talents. had the honor of attending DESCOBERTA DE TALENTOS. Awardees will have their music recorded and hopefully, it …

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  • Get to know The Global Trees Campaign!

    by Mitko February 25, 2019
    February 25, 2019

    The campaign does amazing work with reforestation around the world and this interview with one of GTC’s conservationists offers a great look inside the campaign: “I am involved in an …

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  • Bringing Africa to Siberia

    by Mitko February 25, 2019
    February 25, 2019

    my entry to RUSSIAN SIBERIA happened via this Khanty-Mansiysk Intl Eco Fest. it was amazing to bring AFRICA to SIBERIA via our BURKINABÈ BOUNTY film  We just received our diplomas …

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  • ComradesWear

    by Mitko February 22, 2019
    February 22, 2019

    ComradesWear is a limited clothing collection dedicated to activism and social justice, and highlights unsung heroes, revolutionaries, and leaders. The artists feature inspiring individuals, like THOMAS SANKARA, to spread the …

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  • Cheguei em GUINE BISSAU!!!

    by Mitko February 22, 2019
    February 22, 2019

    Nos vemos hoje para a projeçao do meu filme ‘BURKINABÈ RISING: the art of resistance in Burkina Faso’ HOJE 18:00 no Centro Cultural Português ENTRADA LIVRE / FREE ENTRANCE 71 …

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  • Travelling to Guinea Bissau to screen my films and explore the portuguese speaking country!

    by Mitko February 21, 2019
    February 21, 2019

    Pictured here are kids from the ATACA organization, an NGO that provides health resources and education to Guinea Bissau’s most in need. ATACA proposes to support the access of vulnerable …

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  • Angela Davis and her support for Palestinian rights

    by Mitko February 20, 2019
    February 20, 2019

    Last month, Angela Davis was set to receive an award from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, but the institute withdrew the award because of her support for Palestinian rights. But …

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  • Screening with the LOCAL FARMERS LOCAL FOOD organization in MALAYSIA!!

    by Mitko February 19, 2019
    February 19, 2019

    So glad that we can share this film with farmers, nature enthusiasts, professors, volunteers, and beyond! From grassroots screenings to sold out theaters, we are so grateful to share this …

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  • NYC screening at Winter Film Awards

    by Mitko February 18, 2019
    February 18, 2019

    big thx to all who came to NYC screening at Winter Film Awards. We next take the spirit of resistance and action to BRAZIL, GUINEA BISSAU, GAMBIA, GHANA, AZORES, ETHIOPIA, …

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  • Friends in NYC – don’t miss BURKINABE BOUNTY at the 2019 WINTER FILM AWARDS on MONDAY!!

    by Mitko February 15, 2019
    February 15, 2019

    BURKINABÈ BOUNTY: agroecology in Burkina Faso produced by Cultures of Resistance Films & Slow Food Monday, 18 February 2019 @ 12pm Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Venue: Cinema Village …

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  • Listen to this farmer in Malawi talk about how a loan from our ally FINCA helped from rebuild his farm after contagion harmed his livestock!

    by Mitko February 14, 2019
    February 14, 2019

    https://www.facebook.com/FINCA.International/videos/380636606058456/?v=380636606058456 FINCA’s mission is to alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help people build assets, create jobs and raise their standard of living. See how the Cultures of Resistance Network …

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  • Free Valsero!

    by Mitko February 13, 2019
    February 13, 2019

    It has been over three weeks since this Cameroonian rapper is in prison. No visits allowed for three weeks. Hard to be an engaged rapper and activist in a no-rights …

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  • Students graduating from university in Timor Leste!!

    by Mitko February 13, 2019
    February 13, 2019

    Just received positive news about students graduating from university in Timor Leste!! I am so honored to support students in Timor-Leste, with scholarships for education, school supplies, food, and living …

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  • Last week, the SOMALILAND MARATHON drew 280 people to participate!!

    by Mitko February 12, 2019
    February 12, 2019

    Out of the 250 runners in the 10km race, 48 were women! I am honored to have supported the SOMALILAND marathon where girls got to run too, despite parents’ reluctance, …

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  • The aim of Village d’EVA is to provide assistance to out-of-school children in the island of mayotte

    by Mitko February 11, 2019
    February 11, 2019

    The association was created in 2014, because on the Island of MAYOTTE, thousands of children do not go to school. The mission of the Village of EVA focuses on advocacy …

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  • From VANUATU via No plastik, plis.

    by Mitko February 9, 2019
    February 9, 2019

    Thank you to everyone who came yesterday to the Green Wave Vanuatu & No plastik, plis. Thanks to everyone who came see our film Burkinabè Bounty. Finally, a big Tankyu …

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  • Next week, Burkinabe Rising and Burkinabe Bounty will be screening all over the world!

    by Mitko February 8, 2019
    February 8, 2019

    First, burkinabe rising will be screening in TORONTO; then burkinabe bounty will jump from a screening in MALAYSIA to NYC at the Winter Film Awards. So excited to continue to …

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about iara

Iara Lee, a Brazilian of Korean descent, is an activist, filmmaker, and founder/director of the Cultures of Resistance Network, an organization that promotes global solidarity and connects and supports agitators, educators, farmers, and artists to build a more just and peaceful world through creative resistance and nonviolent action!

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Iara LeeIara Lee, a Brazilian of Korean descent, is an activist, filmmaker, and founder/director of the Cultures of Resistance Network, an organization that promotes global solidarity and connects and supports agitators, educators, farmers, and artists to build a more just and peaceful world through creative resistance and nonviolent action! Read more here.

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  • MOSCOW here i come!
  • stunning art by Imad Qusay, one more recipient of our @culturesofresistance Creative Activism Awards!
  • my new siberian friend who is a brazilian portuguese speaker!
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