One Man One Movement Flashcards
(9 cards)
What does Afroz Shah believe in?
Afroz Shah is a true believer of the Gandhian philosophy of being the change you want to see in others.
Example sentence: Afroz Shah believes in leading by example and inspiring others to make a positive change in the world.
What did Afroz Shah transform the Versova Beach into?
Afroz Shah transformed the 2.5 km stretch of the Versova Beach in Mumbai from being one of the dirtiest beaches into being a pristine place.
Additional information: Afroz Shah’s efforts led to a significant improvement in the cleanliness and beauty of the beach.
What award did Afroz Shah win in 2016?
Afroz Shah won the UN’s top environmental accolade - Champions of the Earth award in 2016.
Additional information: The award recognized Afroz Shah’s outstanding contribution to environmental conservation and sustainability.
How did Afroz Shah’s initiative start?
Afroz Shah’s initiative started with a thought. He and his neighbor, Harbansh Mathur, were distressed by the piles of garbage on Versova Beach near their apartment complex.
Example sentence: The initiative began with Afroz Shah and his neighbor being deeply concerned about the deteriorating state of the beach.
What was the Herculean task that began in October 2015?
Cleaning the beach
Example sentence: They began cleaning the beach, which was a Herculean task at that time.
What was Shah’s idea behind the movement?
To not only clean up the beach but also train people and industries not to litter and to live in harmony with nature.
How many tonnes of trash were removed over a period of three years?
About 4300 tonnes of trash were removed over a period of three years.
What unexpected circumstances did Afroz and his volunteers face after almost two years of work?
They were heckled, abused, beaten, and forced to get off the beach.
What happened to Versova Beach after the continued effort?
Versova Beach regained its original splendor and hatchlings of the endangered olive ridley sea turtles were spotted on the beach after 20 years.
