Our story begins in 2019 when a group of young, passionate Muslims came together to talk about a problem we noticed. There was a lack of understanding of the ways Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) were and continue to be disproportionately impacted by climate change. Without that understanding, there wasn’t an effort being made to include these communities in the environmental movement. We were inspired to build a non-profit that addressed these barriers and empowered Canadian Muslims to use their skills, knowledge, and experiences to build a green future.
To build a green future, we need to rethink how to live, from the choices we make to the systems we build. This is an opportunity to build a greener and more just world. That is why we are committed to environmental justice. We know that Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) are disproportionately impacted by pollution, climate change, and other environmental burdens. We recognize that we are presently on Turtle Island, home to Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. At Green Ummah, we want to actively work together to create an inclusive movement toward environmental justice.