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MISS EARTH ETHIOPIA
HEBRON BEYENE
DESCRIBE YOUR CHILDHOOD/GROWING YEARS
As an Ethiopian girl, my childhood involved a strong emphasis on family and community. Family members play a central role in daily life, with parents, grandparents, and siblings all living together and supporting one another. Education was highly valued, so most of my times I was studying, playtime would involve traditional games and activities, such as jumping rope or playing with homemade toys.
There was also be a deep connection to nature, like playing with soil and animals. Despite potential challenges, there was a sense of joy and resilience present in everyday life.
There was also be a deep connection to nature, like playing with soil and animals. Despite potential challenges, there was a sense of joy and resilience present in everyday life.
WHAT IS YOUR MEMORABLE MOMENT?
As I celebrate Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year, I am always filled with joy and excitement. Everyone gather together to feast on traditional foods like doro wat and injera. We exchange gifts and share stories of the past year while looking forward to new beginnings and opportunities. The vibrant colors of the Ethiopian flag are all around us through the flowers, and the seasonal changes, the atmosphere is electric with positivity and hope and children used to draw different pictures as gifts for the elderly people.
I feel grateful for my loved ones and the sense of community that surrounds me during this special holiday.
ANY SPECIAL STORIES OR FACTS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY?
It’s always funny how my families are not close but very close at the same time.
WHAT IS THE MOST UNUSUAL THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE?
It would be traveling alone.
WHAT TIPS CAN YOU SHARE TO PROMOTE ECOTOURISM & CLIMATE CHANGE?
Ecotourism plays an important role in mitigating climate change by promoting sustainable travel practices that reduce carbon emissions and protect natural habitats.
By choosing eco-friendly accommodations and activities, if we can minimize their impact on the environment and support local conservation efforts. Additionally, ecotourism provides opportunities for education and awareness-building around climate change, inspiring individuals to take action and make positive changes in their daily lives. Through responsible tourism practices and a commitment to sustainability, we can create a more resilient and healthy planet for future generations.
WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF YOUR COUNTRY?
Ethiopia is a country with rich history, long tradition of art, literature and music, beautiful landscape and best coffee place in the world and being a symbol of independence for African countries because we were never colonized by any western countries and the first man kind to be discovered is here this land.
Overall, there are many reasons to feel proud of my country, from its rich history and natural beauty to its cultural diversity and progress towards development. And mainly it’s a home For me which helped me to grow up with personality and traditions.
WHAT IS YOUR ADVOCACY?
My advocacy is about the importance of promoting sustainability practices to our environment. By adopting eco-friendly habits such as planting trees, reducing waste, conserving energy, and using renewable resources, we can help preserve our planet for future generations. Not only does this benefit the environment, but it also has economic advantages such as reducing costs and creating new job opportunities. Let us all work together to promote sustainability practices and make a positive impact on our environment and society as a whole.