😔 Loneliness has emerged as a significant global public health concern*. It even gets worse in the cities. Our crowded but isolating cities have become a clear manifestation of a system that prioritises profit, consumption, and individualism. Add polarisation, constant bad news, increasing conflict, and climate anxiety, it’s easy to feel hopeless. However, cities have also been the birthplace of powerful social movements throughout history. They all start with people coming together, breaking down isolation and creating a sense of purpose, while driving real change in the making. 🙏💪 In the new episode of #SystemShift podcast, we speak to souamandacosta, a climate activist who is passionate about communities and collective power, especially with favelas in Brazil 🇧🇷 🎧 🎥 Listen/watch the full episode ‘Are Urban Communities a Remedy for Loneliness?’ via the link in our bio 👆😊 *Source: WHO, 2023