Benpaali 2023 was organised as a 72-hour Challenge with the theme Environmental Artivism.  The questions we hoped filmmakers would examine were:

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• What is a significant Ghanaian or global environmental  issue (its history & impact)? 

• How do environmental issues in Ghana relate to those around the world?

• Who is doing innovative environmental justice work, especially youth?

• What are promising solutions for repairing the earth (a traditional practice or new idea)?

• How is art being used to address environmental issues?

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As part of our Akutso Sane initiative, in October Firebeads concluded facilitation of G-Yea! (Ghanaian Youth + Environmental Artivism) at Accra Girls Senior High School.

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G-Yea! was created to help young people increase what they know about environmental issues and guide them in creating messaging (such as short videos, a media campaign, or posters) to educate and persuade the public to change their habits or take action. 

Benpaali 2023 featured shorts from both the challenge and G-Yea!. We celebrated the artistry of everyone participating in Benpaali, however only filmmakers that successfully met the requirements of the 72-hour Challenge were eligible for an award. Still, we trust all of the films inspired all in attendance to protect the only home we have: earth.​