Nua Free: Letycia Soares

By integrating community‑driven models into environmental projects, she has lifted thousands of families out of poverty , proving that sustainability and prosperity can go hand‑in‑hand.

In 2018, Letycia earned a to pursue a Master’s in Environmental Policy at the University of California, Berkeley . Her research examined “The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Coastal Climate Adaptation.” The thesis was later adapted into a policy brief that informed the UNDP’s Coastal Resilience Initiative in Latin America. letycia soares nua

The finished piece, titled "Nua" (which means "naked" in Portuguese), was a stunning representation of the human form. It depicted a person in a vulnerable state, yet radiating a sense of strength and resilience. letycia soares nua