The environmental youth initiative, Shagrha, ‘Make it Green,’ is making significant strides in promoting a culture of sustainability and green living in Egypt. Founded in 2016 by Omar El-Deeb, Shagaha promotes sustainability and green living by transforming urban landscapes through planting fruit trees in streets, schools, and public spaces, and encouraging the cultivation of balconies and rooftops. “I got the idea when I saw people eating blueberries from a tree in front of my house in Obour East of Cairo,” El-Deeb said. “I asked myself, why shouldn’t I plant other trees for people to benefit from? Three days later, I decided to start the initiative and announced it through a page on Facebook.” Shagrha has planted more than 350,000 fruit trees in 17 Egyptian governorates. The initiative has also included more than 10,000 balconies and rooftops planted with vegetables, medicinal plants, and fruit trees. With a firm commitment to sustainable development, Shagrha is beautifying neighborhoods and addressing the pressing issue of climate change. Their efforts represent a proactive approach to environmental stewardship, aiming to inspire and mobilize communities toward a greener, more resilient future. The initiative’s accomplishments exceed planting trees….
One Million Trees by 2030: Shagrha Plans to Transform Egypt With Sustainability
July 10, 2024
