Personal Journey
My journey with the environment began when I was just three years old. While most children asked for toys, I asked my mom for a forest. Together, we planted Lakshmi Taru trees—over 30,000 across different areas—which gave me a sense of joy and purpose that has stayed with me ever since.
A visit to a beach in Mumbai, covered in plastic waste, changed everything. In Grade 4, I launched my first school campaign against plastic pollution, designing posters and presentations to spark awareness. By Grade 5, I started an Instagram campaign where I shared poems, videos, and environmental facts—growing a community of more than 3,000 followers. I also met government officials like the Director General of CAMPA, gaining mentorship and encouragement for my work.
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ABOUT
Artist, Poet & Sustainability Changemaker
I am Mehr Dhawan, a Grade 9 student at Pathways School, Gurgaon, India. Outside of school, I explore self-expression through art, poetry, and Kathak—finding art to be a safe space when words fail.
I’ve always been an enthusiastic learner and creative thinker. Through painting in charcoal, acrylic, and watercolor, I bring emotions and ideas to life on canvas. Poetry began as simple journal entries two years ago and evolved into expressive verses—each poem is like a brushstroke of feeling.
Through these art forms, I seek connection and expression. Join me on this journey into painted and written whispers that speak louder than words.
Art became another way for me to express environmental issues. I created pieces like Sliced Sea, made from recycled materials, to capture the heartbreak of ocean pollution. On World Environment Day 2025, I presented a resin fishbowl filled with microplastic waste, along with my poem
The Cry Beneath the Surface, to Hon’ble Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. He publicly recognized my work and supported my internship at the Ministry of Environment & Forest in Delhi.
Storytelling—through art, writing, and poetry—has become my way of making people pause, reflect, and see the world differently. I’ve learned that raising awareness isn’t just about sharing facts; it’s about creating feelings strong enough to inspire action.
Looking ahead, I’m building Project ReSet – Rethink, Reduce, Regenerate, an initiative aligned with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities. My goal is to strengthen waste segregation and solid-waste management practices in Delhi NCR through youth-led workshops, composting systems, student clubs, and a social-entrepreneurship model promoting biodegradable bamboo garbage bags.
I’m excited to continue creating, advocating, and working toward cleaner, greener, and more mindful communities.
MEHR DHAWAN.
Contact & Connect
📧 Email: mehr.dhawan@pathways.in
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