Natasha Paracha graduated in 2005 from the University of California Berkeley with honors in Political Science. She was crowned Miss Pakistan World in 2008, which is sure to give the readers the first impression that Natasha is involved in promotion of products or just a lip service ambassador for some cause. This however, is not the case. She is actively working for the promotion of the use of clean technology & sustainable development in Pakistan. Thus, she is on our list of ecoWarriors. To sum up her work:

“She is leveraging her development experience and reputation as a leader in women’s rights to expand IREO’s (Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Organization) work to Pakistan through programs that promote the use of affordable and clean sources of renewable energy. As the founder of the non-profit Vision of Development Natasha has worked to raise awareness of the 51 million Pakistanis do not have access to medical care and to emphasize the role of women in sustainable economic development”. 

 

Her passion for sustainability is not a new found. To quote her:

“I have been concerned with sustainability and the environment since I can remember. The environment should be a concern for all human beings for the betterment of generations to come”.

Given her association with sustainability, the fact that her work not only impacts other people & their environment, but it will have a positive impact on the future generations as well. Working with local leaders & entrepreneurs on clean technology & other related sustainability projects, Natasha comes across challenges on a daily bases. Tackling these challenges & moving ahead towards her goals is what adds to her pleasures.