Are Urban Communities a Remedy for Loneliness?

About this episode

The episode explores how urban communities can combat loneliness and foster connection during crises.

Can urban communities be an answer to loneliness in a time of crisis? Hosts Yewande Omotoso and Joycelyn Longdon talk to Amanda Costa, climate activist, UN Youth Ambassador, and founder of Peripher Sustentável, an institute driving racial and environmental justice in Brazil’s urban peripheries.   Together, they uncover how urban communities become powerful networks of mutual support and resistance. From sharing resources and knowledge to tackling the loss of hope during challenging times, Amanda shares her story and talks about how these communities mobilise for real, fair, and sustainable development.   As constant bad news makes us feel hopeless and the world faces a ‘loneliness epidemic’ - with cities as the main hotspot - this episode asks: Can urban communities lead the way in creating connection, hope, and justice?   What can you do?  Share this podcast! The video version on YouTube is subtitled in multiple languages. Check out your local community or do a quick search online for social or environmental groups Attend a community event or initiative in your area Consider volunteering for a cause you care about in a local group or organisation. It could be…

People in this episode

Hosts: Yewande Omotoso, Joycelyn Longdon

Guest: Amanda Costa

Topics covered

• urban communities
• loneliness
• climate activism
• social justice
• mutual support
• sustainable development

Keywords

• urban communities
• loneliness epidemic
• climate activist
• social groups
• community support
• sustainable development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Peripher Sustentável, Greenpeace

Places: Brazil

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