Omen Pertin
About Omen Pertin
Omen Pertin, a dedicated 22-year-old agriculturist and co-anchor of the Gepo Ali initiative hails from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Deeply rooted in her community, Omem possesses a profound understanding of local issues and geography, which informs her commitment to creating climate-resilient farming practices. Growing up in the region, she has witnessed significant changes in food practices and is passionate about preserving traditional agricultural knowledge. Through her work, Omem aims to empower women farmers, helping them adapt to the challenges posed by climate change while promoting sustainable farming methods. Her efforts are focused on fostering a sense of community and resilience among local farmers, ensuring that indigenous practices and crops are valued and maintained.
About their project: :
Gepo Aali, which translates to ‘seeds of comfort’, is a dedicated non-profit organization established in 2022, with the mission to sustainably harvest and process underappreciative native food crops and implement eco-friendly farming practices, promoting environmental conservation and social upliftment. The initiative "Green Dreams: Champion a Farm” is dedicated to implementing agroforestry practices in the neglected orange orchards of Dambuk, Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. It employs pilot agroforestry systems on designated sections of the farm owners' land with active youth engagement and comprehensive capacity-building programs designed to equip community members with skills in sustainable farming practices, hospitality management, and entrepreneurial skills. The initiative envisions to revive local biodiversity by promoting indigenous food crops and reducing chemical use in farming. It also addresses the intersection of food and language, preserving traditional agricultural wisdom while engaging the community in climate conversations. Through a monthly four day curated experiential learning residential workshop, Green Dreams project imparts hand-on field instruction helping shape a sustainable model of agroforestry that benefits both the environment and the local community, fostering a culture of ecological awareness and social responsibility.
