Lisima, East Angola

Fire Management through Participatory Theatre in Lisima (East Angola)

Author: Firepol ERC

Date: Sep. 2026

In eastern Angola, fire is essential to both local livelihoods and the region’s biodiverse landscapes but it also brings significant risks. This video follows a participatory theatre initiative led by the FIREPOL project and the Lisima Foundation across seven rural communities. Drawing on 37 community stories, participants transformed their lived experiences into performances, collective discussions and practical proposals. The process resulted in eight community-based rules that will help shape