- OUR STORY
Roots that hold, voices that rise.
We are a youth-led organisation rooted in the Chittagong Hill Tracts — weaving traditional wisdom with modern education so the next generation can lead with confidence, dignity, and care for the land.
Est. 2020
Bandarban · CHT
Our Story
Born from a hillside conversation.
Green Milieu began as a small circle of Hill Tracts youth asking a simple, urgent question: how do we protect what makes our communities whole — language, land, livelihood — while opening doors that have stayed closed for too long?
Today we are a network of young leaders, elders, researchers, and volunteers across Bandarban and beyond, working at the intersection of education, environment, culture, and rights.
We move slowly, listen carefully, and build with the communities we serve — never for them.
What guides us
Vision & Mission
Vision
Our Vision
To provide equitable access to all kinds of knowledge — traditional, cultural, scientific, and practical — empowering Hill Tracts youth to realise their full potential as innovative and inclusive leaders. We are dedicated to preserving indigenous heritage while fostering resilient, sustainable communities in harmony with nature.
Mission
Our Mission
To empower Hill Tracts youth by providing inclusive access to diverse knowledge and skills — combining traditional wisdom with modern education. We foster leadership, rights awareness, and community engagement to promote cultural preservation, resilience, and sustainable development rooted in respect and unity.
What we stand for
Our Values
Inclusivity
Every young person has the right to learn, grow, and lead. By embracing diversity we create space for all voices to be heard.
Respect for Heritage
Our roots run deep in the Hill Tracts. We carry forward the wisdom of our ancestors while protecting the traditions, culture, and identity that shape who we are.
Youth Leadership
We see young people not as the future, but as the leaders of today — nurturing creativity, courage, and collaboration to turn ideas into action.
Sustainability
Every young person has the right to learn, grow, and lead. By embracing diversity we create space for all voices to be heard.
Collaboration
Our roots run deep in the Hill Tracts. We carry forward the wisdom of our ancestors while protecting the traditions, culture, and identity that shape who we are.
Integrity
We see young people not as the future, but as the leaders of today — nurturing creativity, courage, and collaboration to turn ideas into action.
What we stand for
Our Journey
2020
A small circle, a shared question
Green Milieu begins as informal conversations among Hill Tracts youth about how to protect heritage while opening new opportunities.
2022
Operations & Strategy Lead
Pilot education and environment initiatives launch across Bandarban, anchored by volunteer-led learning circles.
2024
Research & community publications
Established new collaborations with local government and partner NGOs to expand program reach in Bandarban.
2026
A networked Hill Tracts movement
Today, Green Milieu connects youth leaders, elders, and partners across 45+ villages around shared goals for the next decade.
The people
Hands behind the work
Jurimong Marma
- Community Development Advisor
Rani Ukhengching Marma
- Research & Higher Studies Advisor
Suborno Barua
- Climate & Environment Advisor
Han Han
- Strategic Management Advisor
Dr. Puchaw Nu
- Social Well-being Advisor
Ally Marma
- Content & Storytelling Assistant
Pyaw Pyaw
- Youth Professional
Runlay Mro
- Field Coordinator
Nu Nu Prue
- Youth Professional
Bardhan Marma
- Field Coordinator
Nebai Khumi
- Volunteer Coordinator
Bu Wye Marma
- Women & Social Welfare Secretary
Daw Khyai U Marma
- Program Assistant & Facilitator (STEM)
Kan Thein Kyaw
- Youth Volunteer
Uhla Sway Marma
- Logistics Assistant
Bijoy Chak
- Field Coordinator
Chaw Sing Prue
- Logistic Officer & Organizing Secretary
Puchainu Marma
- Head of Communication
Chaw Way Hai
- Head of Administration
U Shing Mya Marma
- Executive Director