Evangelia Papoutsaki MA Leeds, PhD Cardiff, MRSNZ

Of all my publications over the years, this was the one I enjoyed writing the most! "Akina: An Ecocultural Portrait of an Island Community through the Photographic Lens of Futoshi Hamada"published by the Okinawa Journal of Island Studies and co-authored with Prof. Sueo Kuwahara. But most importantly, inspired by Amami Oshima my most favorite island in the Pacific, and an amazing local photographer, Futoshi Hamada, whose passion for his island, its culture and nature have bee

To be called a Vachengeti/Keeper/Mentor for this truly amazing new initiative, "Sesa Mathlo Apothecary", is an honor that I will carry with much gratefulness for it gives me an opportunity to make a contribution to social change and work with a collective that values social justice and wellness. Check it out and come join us in the Kuumba mentoring Circles or the Wells program on race, culture and identity! An initiative of Makanaka Tuwe, the Nyanduri (Storyteller), cultural