By Christian N. Ciobanu | Project Leader
Dear Donors,
Thank you for supporting our project, "Activating Frontline Communities." In late June, Reverse the Trend traveled to Springdale, Arkansas to meet with the Marshallese community. In Springdale, we delivered a presentation about youth activism, the legacy of nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands, and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The Marshallese Educational Initiative sponsored the presentation.
Following the presentation, we attended the Marshallese Educational Initiative's commemoration event on the 75th anniversary of the first nuclear test in the Marshall Islands. Representatives from the Marshall Islands shared their thoughts about the legacy of nuclear testing.
Our interns also collaborated with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons to produce videos in which they joined the Marshallese community in advocating for a world free of nuclear weapons.
The next day, we attended MEI's two panels on nuclear and climate issues. The nuclear panel consisted of Ariana Tibon, RMI National Nuclear Commission, Albious Latior, Marshallese community advocate, and Dr. Tommy Rock, Diné, Navajo First Nation. The speakers for the climate panel were: Tina Eonemto Stege, RMI Climate Envoy, Mireya Rieth, Arkansas United, and Kendra Pinto, Diné, Eastern Agency of the Navajo Nation Moderators were Marcina Langrine and Benetick Kabua Maddison, MEI.
After attending these meetings, we had a strategy session with Benetick Kabua Maddison. As part of our strategy session, we discussed the need to empower young Marshallese youth on the COMPACT negotiations and nuclear disarmament.
Upon returning to New York, we are determined to continue our support to the Marshallese community.
We have also begun conducting outreach to Indigenous and First Nations.
Thank you for supporting us; these activities would not be possible without your donations!
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