Farah Ahmed

MovingTowardsZero Farah Ahmed, Zamzam Ibrahim MovingTowardsZero #2: What's the Point Anyway? Thursday, April 23, 18h Honestly, why bother? The ice caps are melting, billionaires are joyriding in space, and apparently recycling your Coke can won’t save the world. So let’s just give up, right? 🙃 Join Zamzam Ibrahim and Farah Ahmed as we lean all the way into the absurdity of climate cynicism. From trolls who think polar bears are photoshopped to politicians who act like oil companies are charities — we’ll laugh, rage, and dismantle the “pointless” narrative one sarcastic punchline at a time. Climate justice isn’t pointless — pretending it is, that’s the joke. The 1002F bookshop will be presenting a fine selection of books on site.

2025 mood: desperately holding onto frivolity and frolics

Durante a Semana do Clima em Londres 2025, estivemos num espaço potente criado pela organização Our Diaspora Futures, pensado especialmente para pessoas racializadas e corpos dissidentes do mundo todo se encontrarem, se fortalecerem e criarem juntos. Neste vídeo, Farah @farzja compartilha como foi construir esse ambiente seguro, onde arte, cultura e natureza se entrelaçaram em vivências transformadoras. Oficinas de zines, conversas sobre a biodiversidade que nos cerca e canções que ecoam saberes ancestrais lembraram que a arte é ferramenta de educação, mobilização e consciência ambiental. Conexões que atravessam fronteiras e cultivam futuros mais vivos. 🌍✨ #OurDiasporaFutures #JustiçaClimática #CorposQueCriam #londonclimateactionweek #Culturaéclima #NaturezaÉParteDeNós #NaCuia

PPP is bringing culture, climate action & youth voices to the table at London Climate Action Week (@Idnclimateweek )! 🍽️ 🌍 Come and join us on Friday, 27 June, for The People’s Table, a special event hosted by the Brazilian Embassy in London (@brazilembassyuk ) in partnership with us at People’s Palace Projects. Using the Long Table methodology, led by PPP’s director @paulheritage.ppp , we’ll create space for an open, inspiring, and thought-provoking conversation. One where everyone has a seat at the table. We’ll bring together youth leaders to share stories, lived experiences, and frontline advocacy on climate justice. 🗣️ Hear from inspiring youth leaders like: - Magda Gomes (@amagdagomes ), Instituto Águas do Amanhã (@institutoaguasdoamanha ) •⁠ ⁠Marcele Oliveira (@marceleolivv ), #COP30 Youth Climate Champion - Will Wale (@will.wale ), Youth Focal Point for Sustainability and Climate Change - Farah Ahmed (@farzja ), creative producer and curator, working with arts and community groups to build powerful movements for climate justice - Sophie Healy-Thow (@sophiehealythow ) youth activist who promotes Food Security and Gender Equality 🎟️ Book your free tickets now through the link in our bio! 📅 Friday, 27 June, 9:00 AM 📍 LCAW Food Hub — 18 Wine Office Court, London, EC4A 3JR #LCAW2025 #ClimateWeek #ClimateAction#YouthVoices

✨ Gathering for the Earth 2025 ✨ We invite you to join us for a space of care, creativity, and community for *POC/Global Majority folks* working towards liberated futures for people and planet. This is an informal space, intended to hold us in our grief and rage, build us up in joy, and deepen our visions for justice. There will be activities and performances hosted by a series of incredible collaborators, including @jazmeenswildheart @lauriemmusic @storyofsvetlana and more TBA! There will also be food, films, and quiet reflective craft spaces. This is a gathering for People of Colour (POC) / People of the Global Majority only. 🗓 June 23rd 2025 6-10pm 📌 The Liberation Centre, Brixton Tickets are free. Link in bio.

Farah and I are heading to South London @brxhousetheatre next Wednesday to present a brand new wellbeing workshop "Revolution School - Exploring Wellbeing and Touch with Henna" for women and non-binary people to explore collective care, touch and cultural practice through the slow art of henna. Facilitated by me, Tasnim Siddiqa Amin - artist-facilitator with 10+ years of community arts experience, I'll be teaching you how to apply henna on each other and our live model Farah Ahmed @farzja - climate organiser, facilitator and creative producer working with arts and community groups to build powerful intersectional and radical movements for planetary justice. Part of @tamashatheatrecompany Creative Well-being Lab Wed 11 June, 4-6pm Brixton House £5 tickets (link in bio) Photos by Darius Shu and @gbs10_portrait Video taken of model @penny_doing__thingss from a similar workshop by Nuz Fatima of @huqthat at @migmatfest last year #ifhennacouldspeak @londondoeshenna #brixton #stars #mojisolaadebayo #brixtonhouse

“We all have to step into our power” In Episode 5 of our Conversations in #CreativeClimateLeadership Podcast we turn our attention to exploration. Researcher @zorasbash and curator @champagne_grand_cru_mcp join host @itslouisvi to discuss how we can use our curiosity to move towards deeper connections. 🎧Head to the link in our bio to listen to the full episode. This podcast series is part of the Creative Climate Leadership network and we want to thank our funders and partners who have supported the making of it: @prohelvetia and @stiftungmercator for CCL Switzerland; as well as the @europeanculturalfoundation ’s Culture of Solidarity Fund, and @porticusglobal . #ClimateAction #CreativeClimateJustice #ArtsAndCulture #Environment

How can we collectively explore different kinds of care? In Episode 4 of our new Conversations in #CreativeClimateLeadership Podcast hosts @itslouisvi and @farzja are joined by choreographer @dawitseto and arts manager and curator Ceyda Berk-Söderblom from @miklagardarts_ to chat about how creativity supports climate leadership from the Global South, and provides insight on why we need diverse approaches to language beyond words and through sensory expression. Head to the link in our bio to listen to the full episode. Been enjoying our new podcast series? Do let us know what you think in the comments! And thanks to our funders and partners who have supported the work of the Creative Climate Leadership network and the making of this podcast: @prohelvetia and @stiftungmercator for CCL Switzerland; as well as the @europeanculturalfoundation ’s Culture of Solidarity Fund, and @porticusglobal . #ClimateAction #CreativeClimateJustice #ArtsAndCulture #Environment

How can playfulness interact with our climate action? In Episode 1 of our Conversations on #CreativeClimateLeadership Podcast hosts @itslouisvi and @farzja are joined by theatre-maker @tobypeach and director and theatre-maker @ntandocu . We discuss playful activism as a tool to engage audiences with #CreativeClimateAction and invite you to think about how humour can connect us to difficult subjects. 🎧Head to the link in our bio to listen to the episode and the full podcast series. And big thanks to our funders and partners who have supported the work of the Creative Climate Leadership network and the making of this podcast: @prohelvetia and Stiftung Mercator Schweiz for CCL Switzerland, as well as the @europeanculturalfoundation ’s Culture of Solidarity Fund, and @porticusglobal . #ClimateAction #CreativeClimateJustice #ArtsAndCulture #Environment

When's the last time you explored touch outside of a romantic relationship? Yesterday I facilitated a wellbeing focused henna workshop at @hack_oldham with @cultureword where we discussed the importance of consensual touch as a way of offering care in communities. Henna as a practice during the month of Ramadan reminds us to slow down, connect with ourselves and others, and honor the act of giving and receiving care. The touch involved in applying henna becomes a mindful, intimate exchange — a quiet moment of closeness and trust. In a time of fasting and reflection, this practice reminds us that touch, when given with care and consent, can be a powerful way to nurture both body and soul. How do you experience touch as a form of care in your daily life? Let us know in the comments. 🌙✨ Photo (1) of @farzja and me by @gbs10_portrait (Originally commissioned by @migmatfest for #ifhennacouldspeak last June) #HennaArt #RamadanReflections #MindfulTouch #CommunityCare #ConsensualTouch #Wellbeing #HennaHealing #CulturalPractice #SelfCare #IntentionalLiving #Ramadan2025 #ArtOfTouch #manchester #oldham

#CreativeClimateLeadership is a commitment and invitation to us all✨ Today we’re excited to introduce our new podcast - Conversations on Creative Climate Leadership hosted by musician and zoologist @itslouisvi and our Climate Justice Lead @farzja . In this 6 part podcast series we’ll be speaking to some of our Creative Climate Leadership alumni who have generously shared their personal insights on navigating the climate crisis and creatively leading transformative change. Our conversations will be guided by the themes of play, integrity, repair, care, exploration and courage, centring stories from our global community who champion the role of culture in climate activism. If you’re interested in a fresh approach to tackling the climate, nature & justice crisis, and want to understand more about the role culture can play, this podcast is for you! Grab your headphones and don’t miss the chance to delve into the extraordinary spectrum of stories from our community to support you in taking #CreativeClimateAction. 🎧Head to the link in our bio to listen to the full podcast series. Also available on all major podcast platforms, including @applemusic , @spotify , and @amazonmusic . -- Big thanks to our funders and partners who have supported the work of the Creative Climate Leadership network and the making of this podcast: @prohelvetia and @stiftungmercator for CCL Switzerland; as well as the @europeanculturalfoundation ’s Culture of Solidarity Fund, and @porticusglobal . And a thanks to our co-host Louis VI, member of @earthpercent – the music industry’s climate foundation, who support JB’s work on climate action with the music community. #ClimateAction #CreativeClimateJustice #ArtsAndCulture #Environment

We’re announcing our programme for ✨ WE ARE SEEDS ✨ promising an evening of music, talks and food! A fundraising evening of performances, talks, food, and music highlighting the links between genocide, ecocide, climate justice, and land. 🎟️ £15 standard / £25 solidarity - email us if you can’t afford a ticket at [email protected] 📅Thursday 6th Feb 2025, 6-10pm 📍Pelican House, Bethnal Green, London 🔗 Ticket link in bio