Inspiring Change One Story at a Time

Being in the presence of those who have ventured beyond our atmosphere is always a special experience. As our cameras rolled, we had the privilege of witnessing the convergence of bright minds and passionate individuals, all dedicated to the common goal of creating a better world through space exploration. Their stories, determination, and the spark in their eyes as they spoke about their journeys left an indelible mark on everyone at Harwell for the #RiseTogetherUK event

Here's a glimpse into the BTS…

In the depths of the world's oceans lies a delicate web of life, woven by coral reefs – nature's vibrant masterpieces. Yet, this intricate tapestry is under siege, facing threats that reverberate throughout the entire ocean ecosystem. At Luminae Collective, we had the privilege of capturing a story of hope and transformation through our partnership with SHEBA® and the HOPE GROWS™ programme.

In the heart of the Bahamas, a sanctuary of luxury and responsibility emerges – Rosewood Baha Mar. Our story is one of purpose and commitment, where opulence converges with sustainability to shape a world-class destination unlike any other.

Today more than 40 million people live in modern slavery around the world, and 70 per cent are women and girls.

The Studio_M Joined the Freedom Rising team, led by the incredible charity Freedom Fund on the ground in southern India earlier this year to document this powerful frontline movement led by women and survivors. Their resilience and passion towards this project was nothing like we'd experienced before.⁠.

Over the last few years, we have worked with resorts who have a shared vision for conservation and hope to inspire more action globally, one being Soneva in the Maldives who’s eco-friendliness is part of their DNA.

The #ProtectMaldivesSeagrass campaign, headed by the Blue Marine Foundation and the Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI) at Six Senses Laamu, has so far convinced more than 25 percent of resorts in the Maldives to protect their seagrass meadows.⁠

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We recently spent time in Nepal with @goodweave_intl @thestudio_m documenting stories associated with child labour within the rug industry. whilst on location we visited a brick kiln in Kathmandu where Goodweave is reviewing the better brick Nepal standard, which aims to address unfair labour practices in brick production in Nepal.

We recently had the pleasure of spending time Quilts for Kids in Nepal who’s mission is to provide work for economically-challenged women and to finance education for underprivileged children. The project employs women who create hand-sewn quilts incorporating found and up-cycled fabrics, giving them an opportunity to turn their traditional skills into income for their families and helping to eliminate child begging.

One of the only countries in the world to keep their fish resources at a constant, the Sultan of Oman banned trawler fishing and dredging 15-20 years ago. No close-shore commercial fishing is allowed, enabling villagers to catch the fresh higher numbers of fish in local waters.