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INE KWATU [my home]


Ine kwatu is a documentary poem which talks about the life of people living in the informal settlement of Zambia and how they react and understand about climate change

In "Voices Unheard," the poet delves into the heart of a pressing issue—poverty—while highlighting the plight of those often marginalized and forgotten by society

  • Abednego Chanda
    Director
  • Moses Mweete
    Director
  • Bright Lwembe
    Writer
  • Abednego Chanda
    Producer
  • Bright Lwembe
    Key Cast
    "Bright "
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 5, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Zambia
  • Country of Filming:
    Zambia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    FULL HD [1920-1080]
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • COP28
    DUBAI
    United Arab Emirates
    December 9, 2024
    UN pavilion
    not for awards
Director Biography - Abednego Chanda, Moses Mweete

Abedengo Chanda bio
Abedengo Chanda is a member of the Zambia Youth Federation from George Compound in Zambia. He is an active member who leads the 'Know Your City TV' segment under the Zambia Youth Federation. To date, he has contributed to the mobilization of 600 youths beyond his community, who are actively participating in advocating for social justice and climate justice. Abedengo Chanda led 16 passionate youths from the Zambia Youth Federation in establishing Climate Stewardship Clubs in Lusaka schools. These clubs are meant to create spaces for students to harness their talents in advocating for climate justice and innovating to develop local solutions.

Abedengo Chanda is a professional photographer and editor trained by the Slum Dwellers International Know Your City team. Such skills have enabled him to document challenges, community-led processes, and locally-led solutions in informal settlements in Zambia. Through his contributions to a number of KYCTV programs in Zambia, the wider federation, which consists of women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups, has seen an increase in the number of partnerships, including the Energy Poverty Alliance with People in Need.

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