Surrogate Mom faces death. Lindsay Gault, Canada

Surrogacy isn’t for everyone, but for Lindsay Gault of Canada, it’s a significant part of her identity. Infertility affects one in six Canadians, and surrogacy offers hope, with two types: traditional (using the surrogate’s eggs) and gestational (no genetic link to the surrogate).

HIDDEN PACIFIC FILMMAKER IAN SHIVE PROFILES PACIFIC ATOLLS

Ian Shive is a renowned nature photographer and storyteller, focusing on environmental issues through documentary filmmaking. His work conveys hope and knowledge while addressing nature’s challenges. He has contributed to ‘Shark Week’ with the episode ‘Ian Shive and Tiburones: The Sharks of Cuba.’ His film, ‘Hidden Pacific,’ showcases the Pacific Ocean’s wildlife refuges and marine monuments, including Papahānaumokuākea and Rose Atoll.

Saving Igbo Language from Extinction, Ugochi Onyewu

What actions would you take if you discovered that a part of your culture might vanish by 2050? More than ten years ago, Ugochi Onyewu came across an article from UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which identified languages predicted to become extinct by that year. She encourages everyone to embrace their identity, no matter where they are, and to take pride in and celebrate their culture. Ugochi Onyewu wholeheartedly embraces her Igbo heritage and is actively working to preserve her language.