On International Youth Day, the VFC-Youth Cohorts from Project CAP (Collaborative Approaches for Preventing Plastic Leakages in Rivers of Nepal), conducted various activities engaging diverse community members to educate, aware and engage them through various ways for mitigating plastic pollution.
The VFC-Youth Cohort in Golanjor conducted a cleanup campaign in Andheri Khola with the participation of 15 youth collecting 70 kg of waste.
The VFC-Youth Cohort in Ichchhakamana conducted an awareness program on the effects of Plastic in the region, where they also informed about best practices of afforestaton and plantation in order to achieve a clean and green environment.
The VFC-Youth Cohort in Lalitpur organized an inspiring speech competition at Horizon English School. Fifty enthusiastic students from grades 7, 8, and 9 participated, sharing their thoughts on the proper use of plastics. The event aimed to empower the next generation with knowledge about the harmful impacts of plastic on our health and environment, building a community of environmentally conscious youth.
The VFC-Youth Cohort in Bardibas conducted an awareness program in Ichchheshwor Secondary School for a total of 31 students from grade 9 and 10. The theme of the awareness program revolved around plastic pollution, types of plastics, and the role of youths to combat the problem.
The VFC-Youth Cohort in Bharatpur organized an engaging school awareness program at Lotus Academy. The students enthusiastically learned about the various types of plastics and the importance of proper waste segregation, empowering them to be the change-makers of tomorrow.
The VFC-Youth Cohort in Hetauda held a Capacity Building session on Organizational Behavior, where they also addressed the critical issue of plastic pollution. We are proud of youth groups for taking such inspiring initiatives to create an environment of meaningful discussions on mitigating plastic pollution.
The VFC-Youth Cohort in Gajuri held a rally to raise awareness about plastic pollution.