- Season 1 | Episode 08
Art For Activism | 5 Ps
Yacine Ait-Kaci harnesses digital art and creativity to spark global conversations on sustainability, human rights, and social inclusion. As the creator of Elyx, the UN’s first virtual ambassador, Yacine champions the 5 Ps of the Sustainable Development Goals—People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships—crafting impactful narratives that embody and promote the SDGs’ core values.
Episode Introduction
Credo Voices, the podcast where we bring you inspiring stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I’m your host, Awele Okigbo, the CEO of Credo Advisory.
Today, we explore the remarkable intersection of technology, creativity and development. In 2023, the United Nations reported that 67% of the world’s population is connected to the Internet. This connectivity is driving a wave of innovation, with digital creators leading the charge.
In this episode, we journey to France to meet Yacine Ait-Kaci, a visionary digital artist and co-founder of the Elyx Foundation.
Elyx, his brainchild, is an illustrated digital character and the first United Nations ambassador of its kind. Thanks to Elyx,Yacine inspires and educates people around the world about critical issues like sustainability, human rights and global partnerships.
With its personality, wide smile, open arms and good humor, Elyx advances all the sustainable development goals through the five pillars, people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnerships.
Let’s listen and be inspired by Yacine’s innovative work and impact on global conversations and issues.
Yacine Ait-Kaci is a visionary at the crossroads of digital art and global advocacy, blending creativity with a dedication to social change. As the creator of Elyx, the first digital ambassador for the United Nations, Yacine uses visual storytelling to spark global dialogue on sustainability, human rights, and social inclusion. Through his art, he transforms awareness into action, making complex issues relatable and inspiring across cultures. Elyx serves as a digital champion of the 5 Ps of the Sustainable Development Goals—People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships. Bringing these essential values to life in ways that resonate with people of all ages and backgrounds.
But Yacine’s influence doesn’t stop with Elyx. He has spearheaded campaigns that motivate global citizens to actively engage with the SDGs, forging powerful collaborations with international organizations and NGOs. His innovative approach to art as activism has garnered worldwide recognition.
With a background in design and visual communication from the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Yacine’s work is rooted in both creative and intellectual rigour. He is also a specialist in societal transitions and change management, using his expertise to guide organizations as they navigate the challenges of the future.
