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A new start after 60: I dedicated myself 100% to saving soil

When Sousan Samadani saw a video about soil degradation, she suddenly knew she would commit everything she had to the cause. Soon she was travelling thousands of miles to raise awareness, skydiving, hitchhiking and cycling

A new start after 60: I dedicated myself 100% to saving soil

TL;DR

  • Sousan Samadani, 65, became a full-time volunteer for the Save Soil movement after seeing a video on soil degradation.
  • She embarked on an extensive 'shadow journey,' traveling to more countries than the movement's founder, Sadhguru, using various modes of transport including hitchhiking.
  • Samadani's dedication stems from childhood empathy and her family's past experiences with persecution and farming in Iran.
  • Her activism includes adventurous activities like skydiving and cycling long distances to raise awareness.
  • She hopes to one day bring the Save Soil campaign to Iran and fulfill her dream of creating a garden like her parents'.