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Invisible Warriors: The force behind Viet Nam’s plastic action

World Economic Forum PROJECT
Invisible Warriors: The force behind Viet Nam’s plastic action by World Economic Forum

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Title
  • Invisible Warriors: The force behind Viet Nam’s plastic action
Entrant
  • World Economic Forum

About This Project

Summary

Behind every piece of recycled plastic is a person. Invisible Warriors shines a light on the women who form the backbone of Viet Nam's recycling system but whose work often goes unseen. By following their daily lives, the film connects the global challenge of plastic pollution with the people driving local solutions. The strategy was to humanize a complex environmental issue and show that a more circular economy depends on recognizing, supporting and investing in these essential workers.

Goals & Objectives

Raise awareness of the essential role informal waste workers play in tackling plastic pollution, challenge perceptions of their work, and highlight how stronger support and collaboration can improve livelihoods while advancing a more inclusive circular economy.

Results & Impact

Brought greater visibility to the people behind Viet Nam's recycling system, helping audiences understand the human side of plastic pollution while showcasing how the World Economic Forum's Global Plastic Action Partnership supports more inclusive, community-led solutions.

the team

Kateryna Gordiychuk
  • Field producer
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Javier Gesto
  • Camera
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Nicolas Siegenthaler
  • Camera
Taeko Itabashi
  • Lead producer
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Simonas SlizysLileikis
  • Senior video editor
Valentas Lileikis
  • Editor
Pablo Aguirre
  • Post production
Elvira Jaen
  • Post production
Juan Torán
  • Music composer
Will Morton
  • Sound engineer
Nguyet Anh Dang
  • Interpreter
Vu Linh Nguyen
  • Interpreter
Anh Phuong
  • Interpreter
Sinan Uzal
  • Production manager
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Javier Gesto
  • Creative director
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Sybile Penhirin
  • Executive Producer
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