“The wildlife rangers club should be reinstated as a breeding ground for young people to become familiar with nature, become aware of their own talents and learn about developments in the wider world. That is our assignment for the coming years.”
Efforts
What SuperSharda (Sharda Johnn) has done with Forest93, project by project.
Completed
The first Forest93 Ambassador Trip, to Kwamalasamutu
Participant
Talked with the women of Kwamalasamutu about their preserved culture, their crafts and their skills.
- Culture & arts
- Awareness
Ongoing
Keep Suriname Green
Model
One of the eight ambassadors in the campaign's awareness film, calling on Suriname to keep the country green.
- Awareness
About SuperSharda (Sharda Johnn)
Sharda Johnn, known as SuperSharda, is an international fashion model. She was born and raised in Suriname. After college she went to study in China, and on her return to Suriname she worked as a junior diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, until her international career took off.
Modelling has taken her all over the world. She has worked for global brands in China, Italy, Germany and the USA, and appeared on the covers of magazines including Vogue Italia and Annabelle.
Wherever Sharda goes, she shares her excitement about nature and about Suriname. As a true ambassador for her country, she spreads her love for its people, its food and its unique nature to everyone who will listen. When she is home in the Para district, she loves to be in her vegetable garden, where she grows plants, herbs, fruit and vegetables.
Ambassador
On becoming a Forest93 Ambassador, Sharda said: “I feel so honoured.” She hopes her ambassadorship will help her dream of educating Suriname’s youth about nature and wildlife, and about life skills such as self-awareness and confidence.
Sharda recently took over the chair of the Wildlife Rangers Club of Suriname. On 11 September 2023 the club celebrated its 50th anniversary, making it the oldest rangers club in the country, older even than the Republic of Suriname itself.
