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WHO IS GREENPEACE MENA

Since the early nineties, Greenpeace has been campaigning in the Middle East and North Africa region, working to bring about change and calling for the implementation of sustainable solutions to tackle the region’s environmental concerns and highlight those that are shared throughout the globe. In 2018, Greenpeace MENA was established as the latest regional office of the Greenpeace network to prioritize environmental problems from this important part of
the world. We are working hand in hand with local communities, mobilizing and inspiring youth, and campaigning for a greener, more sustainable and more equitable future for everyone.

The environmental situation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is at a critical juncture and it is among the world’s most vulnerable regions to the climate emergency. The climate crisis has emerged as the greatest threat to society, exacerbating inequalities and increasing the vulnerability of marginalized groups, where those who contributed the least to global emissions are the ones most impacted by it, especially women, youth and indigenous communities. Greenpeace MENA aspires to help build, and be part of a vibrant environmental justice movement that puts the climate emergency and a just energy transition high on the social and political agendas.

WHY SUPPORT GREENPEACE MENA

At the heart of our work is the knowledge that a healthy environment is essential to a green and peaceful world. Individually and collectively, what we believe and how we see the world is reflected in our actions and behaviors and at Greenpeace MENA, we believe that a better world is not only possible, but that it’s already beginning. We envision a world where a billion acts of courage can spark a better tomorrow for all, this optimism is what sets us apart in the region where many seem to have thrown up their hands in despair.

Greenpeace MENA relies on traditional and digital campaigning to reach out and engage with more than 400 million Arabs at home and around the world — bridging the gaps between borders. As a relatively small team covering a wide geographical area, our success depends on making ‘magic’ happen, by connecting the dots, empowering local initiatives and telling powerful and inspiring stories. The monsters we face are apathy and fear, and the gifts we offer are knowledge, action and hope.

Learn more about Greenpeace MENA’s mission


Volunteer your services
All organizations need people to help in a number of different ways. In the aftermath of a humanitarian disaster, it is vital that the response of the international community is immediate and well coordinated in order to save as many lives as possible. Therefore volunteers usually have previous disaster or international experience and technical skills (e.g. medicine, communications, water and sanitation, engineering) and are usually from neighbouring countries not affected by the disaster.
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Get involved in a campaign
Campaigning for a fairer world can reduce the vulnerability of poor people to the effects of natural disasters. Very often the root causes of human disasters are related to injustice. Developing countries need to be given the opportunity to prosper through fairer trade conditions and the cancellation or renegotiation of crippling debt repayments as well as receiving increased financial assistance from the developed countries. Countries like Ireland have an obligation to help create these fairer conditions.
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Tell others
If you are a teacher or youth worker, engage young people in activities and discussions around the issues related to emergencies. Many of organizations have resource materials with ideas on how best to do this. If people in your workplace are looking to respond when an emergency arises, organise a briefing on the most appropriate kind of aid and explain why. The information in this leaflet will help you to do this.
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