The sky above the Pacific shimmered with hues of gold and lavender as Lena stood on the deck of a small ferry heading toward Kiribati. The island nation was among the first places to feel the devastating impact of rising sea levels, and it was the next chapter in Currents of Change.
Lena closed her eyes, letting the salty breeze sweep over her face. Though she had traveled the world countless times, this journey felt different. It wasn’t just about documenting stories or facilitating collaboration—it was about confronting the reality that some places, despite all efforts, might not survive the century. Yet even in the face of this loss, the people of Kiribati had chosen to fight with resilience and art.
The ferry neared the shore, revealing a vibrant display of kites in the sky. They wer
