Kilimanjaro without ice: one mountain, a thousand stories
Some videos are worth watching, and others are worth sharing. In our opinion, this one belongs in both categories.
It was made by Thimoty and Claudione from Our Discovery Travel, two filmmakers and travellers who have made meeting people and local communities the heart of their storytelling. We met them during their trip to Tanzania, when they also visited some of Treedom's projects, together with Matonyok, an organisation committed to promoting agroforestry and protecting the environment.
The result is a documentary lasting around 46 minutes that takes us on a journey of discovery through an extraordinary ecosystem, starting with the progressive retreat of the Kilimanjaro glaciers. Above all, it shows us just how deeply interconnected the fate of a mountain, its biodiversity and the lives of the communities living on its slopes really are. There are trees, of course, but also people, their crops, knowledge passed down through generations and a different way of relating to nature.
We absolutely loved it. And not just because of what it tells us, but also because of the way it does so: with curiosity, respect and a genuine sense of involvement that comes through throughout the journey. And here's another thought: if watching it makes you want to plant your own tree in Tanzania, well, you can do that here:
A little note: the documentary is in Italian. If you don't speak the language, you can still follow it by turning on YouTube subtitles and, if necessary, using the automatic translation feature to watch it in your preferred language.
But enough from us. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey. It's truly worth it.
