Victorine was part of the crew on board the Greenpeace International ship Arctic Sunrise, taking action against a Shell oil platform as it headed for a major oil and gas field. Learn more about the action here.
Being a mother comes with its everyday delights and challenges. As I think of the joy of being surrounded by my kids, I also think of the challenges I might face to keep them fed, safe and happy.
I think of my mother as well, how she took care of my siblings and me in Cameroon with the very little she had. Always thinking what next to do to ensure we had something to eat, clothes to wear, be able to go to school and have a roof over our heads. I feel this bond to the many women around the world, especially those suffering floods, droughts, fires, typhoons – just some of the impacts of climate change.
I remember my first experience with flooding as a child. It rained so hard that a little wooden bridge over the river near our house was nowhere in sight. Later on in life, the flooding seemed to increase. Now it was not only the bridge covered, but homes, streets, shops and fields. All flooded.