Along the way, they connect with leaders in Puerto Rico who have also been resisting and rebuilding in the wake of ongoing disaster.
Whether they are educating their communities, building back power grids, or bringing their fight to the courtroom, these community leaders are working together to shape the healthier future we all deserve.
Listen in to hear their stories as they work tirelessly to ensure that next time will be different.
To go deeper into some of the ongoing mutual aid projects in Puerto Rico that emerged following Hurricane Maria, our award-winning documentary film, "The Response: How Puerto Ricans Are Restoring Power to the People," is now available on YouTube with Spanish, French, and Portuguese subtitles (in addition to the original version in English).
And if you're interested in hosting a screening of the film for your community, organization, or university, we've got a step-by-step guide to help you out.
The Response is an award-winning documentary film, book, and podcast series from Shareable.net exploring how communities are building collective resilience in the wake of disasters with host Tom Llewellyn.
Episode credits:Host and executive producer: Tom Llewellyn
Series producer: Robert Raymond
Theme Music: "Meet you on the other side" by Cultivate Beats
Let us know what you think of the show: theresponse@shareable.net