Youth engagement in environmental protection
Global Hand Cameroon (GLOHA) has entered into partnership with the NGO Making It Greener (MIG) to initiate a project designed to engage youths in environmental protection issues. The project is geared toward youths aged 12 to 35 who come from diverse backgrounds in Buea and Bamenda in the South West and North West Regions of Cameroon. GLOHA and MIG will work in collaboration with other NGOs in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities for youths that benefit the environment. To reach the widest possible audience, we will utilize a combination of workshops, training sessions, community outreach in primary, secondary and the tertiary sector of education, as well as digital platforms to reach a wider audience.
Our vision is to get more young people engaged and empowered in environmental protection and initiatives that challenge climate change.
Goals and planned activities include:
- increasing awareness and understanding of environmental issues among young people,
- enhancing skills and knowledge related to climate change, environmental conservation and sustainability,
- strengthening partnerships and collaborations for sustained youth participation in environmental initiatives,
- networking with other community-based organizations and national and international NGOs,
- creation of environmental clubs in communities and within institutions in Northwest and Southwest Regions,
- carrying out local clean-up campaigns within communities and on beaches.
Youths represent a significant portion of the world’s population today and are inheriting a world deeply impacted by climate change. However, young people’s involvement and engagement in environmental initiatives that challenge climate change remain underutilized. We stand to redress this gap with this collaborative project: by creating opportunities and empowering young people with knowledge, skills and opportunities, we can cultivate a generation of environmentally and climate change conscious citizens committed to preserving our planet for future generations.
We look forward to working with more partners who can help us achieve the vision of a greener society and greener minds.