Raising Awareness One Community at a Time
To raise awareness of the climate emergency, MEP supports the creation of Mother Earth Murals in communities worldwide, as a constant visual reminder of our planet’s focus on a more sustainable future. Below is a chronicle of activities in various countries.
CLICK HERE to go to the bottom of this page to learn how to create a mural in your community.
“I am a HOPE-A-HOLIC! Remember that sharing our stories builds and strengthens community.”
– Gloria Steinem, social-political activist
Bangladesh top
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Jimran, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The artists are Jimran and his team, 2023..
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Jimran Mother Earth Murals were created in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The artists are Jimran and his team, 2023.
Barbuda top
Under the coordination of project manager Jurmaine Joyce, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Barbuda, 2023.
Burundi top
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Desire Nizigiyimana, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Cibitoke. The artist is Kahano Deo, 2022.
Colombia top
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador and FFF activist Juan David Amaya (15 years old), six Mother Earth Murals were created across this country. The artist is his art teacher, John Henry, 2022.
Juan David (at left) is a climate activist and organizer for Fridays For Future
Democratic Republic of Congo, Goma top
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Ushindi Magashu, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Goma . “I am an environmental activist in Idjwi fighting against climate change which causes disasters, floods, global warming which is observed in our island of Idjwi causing many victims and deaths. Our island is ignored by our national authorities and even the international community by the situation of Idjwi,” 2022.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Jeremy Pascal, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Goma.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Cynthia Morgan, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Goma . The artist is Didier Mabango, 2022.
Under the coordination of MEP official Moise Byenda, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Goma next to a football field. The artist is Bahati Bht Art, 2022.
Egypt top
• Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Asmaa Hanafi, an Egyptian Nuclear Engineer and Founder of Green Society Initiative, small Mother Earth Murals were created with students in Alexandria. Unfortunately, the government of Egypt must approve of all murals on buildings in this country, which is a very difficult, if not impossible task, 2022.
Germany top
• Under the coordination of MEP Director of Europe, Sandra Prufer, a Mother Earth Mural was created at Tannenbusch House, Oppelner Str. 69, Bonn, 2024.
Haiti, Port-au-Prince top
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Eddy Mesidor, a Mother Earth Mural was created in this community. The artist is Ebel Michel, 2022.
India, Jaipur top
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador and artist Beenu Rao, a Mother Earth Mural was created at VR Patel commerce College, Nagalpur, India, 2023.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador and artist Beenu Rao, a Mother Earth Mural was created at Secondary Government school, Indiranagar , Ramosana, India, 2023.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Anush Paliwal, a Mother Earth Mural was created at Subodh Public School, Jaipur, India. The artists are Ms. Manisha Arya, Ms. Anju Khattar, and Ms. Smriti Sood, 2022.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador and artist Beenu Rao, a Mother Earth Mural was created at Ganpat University, Mehsana, India, 2022.
Mozambique topUnder the coordination of MEP ambassador Nana, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Manica. The artist is Joao Lewis Macungo, 2022.
Malawi topUnder the coordination of MEP ambassador Jarffar Mondoma, a Mother Earth Mural was created at the Zambia border with Malawi. The artist is Jane Nyirenda, 2022.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Innocent Chifipa Gondwe, a Mother Earth Mural was created in the Rumphi District. The artist is Esnarth Nkhoma , 2022.
Community members celebrate the completion of their mural
Nigeria top
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Omobola Eko, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Lagos. The artists are Useh Caroline and Eyinna Christopher, 2023.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Arinze Chimwuko, a Mother Earth Mural was created in the Kogi State. The artist is Benjamin Adeola Ikeun, 2022.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Imam Maiyaki, a Mother Earth Mural was created in a community school in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna City. The artist is Bala Dongoro, 2022. “Our mural and lectures on tree cutting has yielded results because people in my community have reduced tree cutting. They are now involved in tree planting.” – Maiyaki
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Muhammad Ibrahim, a Mother Earth Mural was created in a community school in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna City. The artist is Reby Hueman, 2022.
Click image to see artists dance with Mother Earth Mural
Artist Reby Hueman with his newly created Mother Earth Mural
Rwanda topUnder the coordination of MEP ambassador Andrew Mahame , a Mother Earth Mural was created in Rwanda. The artist is Iradukunda Fabrice, 2023.
Sierra Leone topUnder the coordination of MEP ambassador Alhassan Sesay, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Freetown. The artist is Francis Kpulun, 2022.
South Africa, Soweto top
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Victor Dhliwayo and organizer of the Soweto Athletes for Climate Change Justice Network (SACJN), a Mother Earth Mural was created the Phefeni train station. The artist is Philani Ntanga, popularly known as “Artist Over There,” 2022.
Tanzania topUnder the coordination of MEP ambassador Tumaini Fasso, a Mother Earth Mural was created in a school community in Bariadi. The artist is Jebby, 2022.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Alpha Ntayonba, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Kigoma near Lake Tanganeeka. The artist is Eric G Milamule, 2022.
Tunisia topUnder the coordination of MEP ambassador Naima Zouaid, a Mother Earth Mural was created in a school community in El Jem. The artist is Radhouane Lahmer, 2022.
Uganda topUnder the coordination of MEP ambassador Ann Grace Akiteng, a Mother Earth Mural was created at Okapel Primary School in the Aperikira Sub County Kaberamaido District. The artist is Elayu Rogers, 2023.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Ann Grace Akiteng, a Mother Earth Mural was created at a public library, a training center for young students, in Soroti. The artist is Elayu Rogers, 2023.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Robert Mwesigye, a Mother Earth Mural was created at the Good Vision Junior School, in Mugarutsya Bubaare subcounty, Mbarara District, western Uganda. The artist is Atukwase Osbert, 2024.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Evelyn Gangira Namuwolo, a Mother Earth Mural was created in the Kayunga District. The artist is Tinashe Moffet, 2022.
A young student activist, Saul, contemplates raising awareness about the climate emergency
Zimbabwe topUnder the coordination of MEP ambassador Christie Tanaka Zulu, a Mother Earth Mural was created in the village township of Chimanimani. The artist is Joseph Mumbure, 2022.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Jussa Kudherezera, there are now numerous Mother Earth Murals in Mutare at the Mutare Sakubva Beit Hall. and Chinpinge. Artist is Laston Simeon, 2022.
Under the coordination of MEP ambassador Gracious S Gora, a Mother Earth Mural was created in Chipinge at the Chipinge Gaza O Primary School. The artist is Calvin Zvenyika, 2022.
CREATE YOUR MURAL top
Mother Earth Murals are works of art that spreads awareness to residents of a community about the climate emergency, the local environmental issues that need to be addressed, and climate laws that need to be written into law.
To create your mural, we recommend that you:
1. Find an available large wall (as big as possible!) in a location that will have a big impact and good visibility for vehicles and pedestrians.
2. Find local artists that are willing to create a mural.
3. Decide on a design that illustrates your environmental concerns, both with images and LARGE TEXT. Be inspired by all of the murals on this webpage, but we leave the design to you! In order to strengthen the power and global impact of the Mother Earth Project, we ask that you consider adding an image of the Mother Earth sculpture – the Symbol of Sustainability – and our logo.
4. Make sure at the bottom of your mural that you add the name of your community (city, state, country), the name of the artist(s), and year completed.
5. Start Painting! If needed, the Mother Earth Project will assist with the purchase of painting materials. Please contact us at themotherearthproject@gmail.com.
6. Send us photos/videos so that we can post them on our Mother Earth Project social media platform.
7. Have a large party to celebrate the completion of your mural, invite local politicians and the media, so that the impact of your efforts will be felt both locally and globally.