Submissions open on an invitation only basis on Sep. 3.

Humanity Rising: A Global Call to Create the Movie of Our Lives

There have been decades of conferences, global summits, expositions, movies, documentaries, books and workshops focusing on improving the quality of life for all.  But despite their claimed intent, most of them leave us in despair, wanting much more than broken promises and yet, another conference next year.

Every year, we put trust and hope in our ‘leaders.’  We cannot solve our on-going crises by putting trust in the people who created them, to solve them.

Humanity Rises.

Millions of people worldwide continue creating improved systems, services, structures and policies that serve all life without harming our planet.  Most of these solutions-enablers remain in silos, speaking to the choir–when people everywhere need to discover what they can do where they are, now.

Solving our problems while preventing new ones from emerging requires a shift in how this wisdom is shared.  With millions of people around the world improving the quality of life through whole system design, imagine what we can accomplish when we unite in solidarity and share our wisdom into action.

In the quiet hum of a burning planet, as glaciers weep and forests vanish, a question echoes louder than ever before: What are we doing to our home?

Over the past few centuries, humanity—brilliant, bold, but often blind—crafted an economic system that has rewarded profit over people, consumption over care. It took Mother Nature billions of years to sculpt the delicate ecosystems we inherited. In just a few generations, we’ve brought them to the brink.

But this is not just a story of destruction. This is the beginning of something different. This is the story of Humanity Rising—a global invitation to co-create a new narrative, one that shifts us from passive bystanders to active changemakers, one scene at a time.

 An Invitation to the World

Mobilized News is calling on communities, creators, activists, dreamers, and doers across the globe to join forces and create a film called Humanity Rising. More than a movie, it’s a movement. A collaborative, global storytelling effort that shines a light on the people, projects, and places where ecological sanity is taking root.

This is your invitation to share your story.

From Exploitation to Awakening

Let’s not mince words: the current system—rooted in extraction, exploitation, and colonization—has rewarded destruction. Land, labor, even laws have been bent in service of economic growth at any cost. We’ve fought wars for resources, built industries on inequality, and designed societies where greed was a business model.

And yet—amidst the chaos, something beautiful has always stirred.

️ The Architects of Change

These are the stories that Humanity Rising seeks to tell. The farmer in Kenya who’s restoring soil health with indigenous practices. The cooperative in Brazil turning deforested land into food forests. The high school students in Sweden building solar-powered microgrids for their town. The activists in Appalachia reclaiming mining land for permaculture.

They aren’t waiting for governments to save them. They aren’t buying into the old myths of “it’s too late.” They’re building—right now—a healthier, more just world from the ground up.

Heroes of a New Age

The truth is, those who dared to challenge the system have often paid the price. They’ve been silenced, shunned, made into villains by a world terrified of change. But history has another name for them: heroes. And now, their voices are rising.

We have a choice: to continue down a path that leads to certain planetary breakdown—or to rise together, not as saviors, but as stewards, as collaborators in a shared story of renewal.

A Roadmap for Regeneration

Humanity Rising is not about perfection. It’s about participation. It’s about illuminating what’s possible when we let go of outdated ideas and embrace our collective potential.

• What if each neighborhood became a hub of regeneration?
• What if every child grew up knowing they have the power to heal what’s been broken?
• What if your community could be featured in a film that inspired millions?

Your Story Belongs Here

We’re seeking stories of real, grounded hope—projects, initiatives, and actions that show how ordinary people are building extraordinary futures. Whether you’re restoring wetlands, teaching sustainable cooking, hosting eco-literacy workshops, or simply planting trees in your backyard—you’re part of this rising.

This film is for everyone, by everyone. Whether you’re a filmmaker, teacher, student, farmer, engineer, artist, healer, or simply a concerned citizen—your voice matters.

The Choice Is Ours

• We stand at a crossroads. Will we double down on systems that destroy—or build ecosystems that heal? Will we compete for survival—or collaborate for renewal?
• The future has not been written. But it is being filmed.
• Let’s make a movie worth watching.
• Let’s write a story worth telling.
• Let’s rise, together.

Get Involved:

We plan to open our call for submissions on Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Mobilized News will be accepting short videos, essays, photos, and reports from communities worldwide. Share your regenerative projects, local innovations, and sustainable solutions to be featured in Humanity Rising.