Absolute Woman gave its South African cover story to our co-founder and CEO Briana Evigan, following the move from acting into activism. It is a good place to start if you want the thinking behind Abundant Village in her own words.
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PressApr 6, 2025
The Inspired CEO Podcast – Briana Evigan: From Hollywood to Humanitarian Impact
Briana Evigan joined host Kate Save on episode 38 of The Inspired CEO for a long conversation about leaving the entertainment industry for humanitarian work. Much of it is about how she leads Abundant Village, and why creative work and advocacy sit together for her.
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PressNov 6, 2024
Briana Evigan: From Hollywood to Humanitarian – Primedia+
Primedia+, the South African hub behind 702, CapeTalk, KFM, 947 and EWN, profiled Briana Evigan's move from acting into humanitarian work. The piece also covers what she and Damien Mander are building together through Abundant Village.
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PressOct 13, 2024
Channel 7 Spotlight Australia: With Damien Mander. Inside Zimbabwe's All-Female Anti-Poaching Force
7NEWS Spotlight gave a full documentary to Zimbabwe's all-female anti-poaching force and to Damien Mander's part in building it. Nationally broadcast coverage like this carries the work to audiences we could never reach on our own.
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