Official Synopsis
Dedicated to agricultural sociologist Dr. Ann Waters-Bayer, this celebratory short recognizes her lifetime of pioneering advocacy for pastoralists worldwide, with special emphasis on the leadership, knowledge, and rights of women in mobile livestock-keeping communities. Through testimonials and visual archival materials, the film reflects on decades of collaborative research championing local innovation and community-led pastoral development across Africa, Asia, and international policy forums.
Biography
Filmmaker(s): Lauren Svejcar & Margareta Lelea
Lauren Svejcar is an rangeland ecologist and researcher focusing on dryland restoration and pastoralist management systems. Margareta Lelea is a social scientist and gender specialist at the German Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture (DITSL), researching participatory action research, collaborative knowledge creation, and women’s roles in diverse agropastoral systems.
