Monuwara Begum
About Monuwara Begum
Monuwara Begum is a 23-year-old social activist and environmental advocate based in Dakhingaon, Guwahati, Assam. With a strong commitment to instigating positive change within her community, this young post graduate in social work, has dedicated herself to promoting climate action and sustainable practices. After completing her graduation, she became actively involved with YUVA, where she has worked on various initiatives aimed at fostering social change, work rights, women empowerment and environmental awareness. She is particularly passionate about advocating for green practices as rooftop gardening, kitchen gardening and undertaking awareness drives for ecological conservation, especially focussed on youth. Monuwara also volunteers for Magicbus India Foundation since 2017 towards the optimal water utilisation and conservation efforts, solar initiatives & towards reducing the single-use plastic. Driven by her belief in the power of community engagement, the young changeloomer strives to empower individuals to take action in addressing environmental challenges.
About their project: :
The Green roof/Greeny Urban initiative aims to transform urban rooftops into thriving food gardens, promoting sustainability and community engagement. With a vision to enhance urban food security and foster environmental resilience, the project will create lush, edible landscapes that not only provide fresh produce but also educate and involve the community in sustainable agricultural practices.
The key activities of the project include tree plantation campaigns in collaboration with schools, colleges, and local institutions to enhance green cover and promote biodiversity, community awareness programs, including workshops and meetings, to educate the public on the importance of environmental conservation and the benefits of tree planting. Local youth and students are to be actively engaged in nature awareness programs and trained to care for the planted trees. Agroforestry initiatives incorporate activities like nature walks and butterfly watching to foster ecological awareness and promote sustainable farming practices along with volunteer programs to encourage local communities to participate in tree planting and care, promoting a sense of community ownership over environmental efforts. The project aims to cultivate a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, which are typically suitable for rooftop gardens. The focus is on creating a sustainable ecosystem that can provide fresh produce for the community & contributing to biodiversity and food security.
