Promoting Environmental Stewardship: St. Kizito Secondary School Bugolobi and Partners Lead the Way in Community Cleanliness Campaign
By John Kusolo
In a commendable effort to promote environmental stewardship, St. Kizito Secondary School Bugolobi's Environment Club, in collaboration with the Okwera Community Foundation, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Rotaract Club of Luzira, Homeklin, Paul Mugambe Mayor of Nakawa Division, local leaders, and Agali Awamu Women, organized a community general cleanliness campaign. This initiative, part of the Green Schools Project, targeted Kitintale Market-Zone 7, Mutungo Zone 10, and Mutungo Zone 6.
*A Collective Call for Environmental Responsibility*
Okwera Moses Mugisha, FDC Chairman of Nakawa, emphasized the importance of proper waste disposal. He urged local residents to refrain from indiscriminate garbage dumping and called on urban authorities, particularly KCCA, to ensure the availability of sufficient garbage collection trucks. Mayor Paul Mugambe echoed this sentiment, appealing to residents to maintain cleanliness and observe hygiene standards.
*WWF Uganda’s Green Schools Project: A Vision for the Future*
The Green Schools Project, launched by WWF Uganda in June this year, aims to place young people at the forefront of conservation efforts in Uganda. This initiative seeks to instill a sense of environmental stewardship and sustainability practices in young minds, ensuring a sustainable future for all. Through this project, young people will be empowered to explore environmental issues and take positive action to protect nature.
The project is set to run for three years in 35 schools, including St. Kizito Secondary School Bugolobi. Its overall goal is to build the resilience of children and youth in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP) Buffer Zone to cope with climate change, practice sustainable resource management, and become agents of change for nature and climate.
*Integrating Environmental Education into the Curriculum*
The Green Schools Project represents a pivotal opportunity to integrate environmental education into the school curriculum. This initiative will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address pressing environmental challenges. WWF Uganda is deliberately working with young people to stimulate and empower them to become environmental stewards and promoters of sustainable development practices within their local communities.
*Empowering Youth for Greater Impact*
With over 70% of Uganda's population below the age of 25, engaging young people in meaningful conservation efforts is crucial for achieving greater impact and sustainability. The Green Schools Project will mainstream learning on climate change mitigation and adaptation into school curricula. It will also create a social space where children and youth can learn to assert their voices as environmental activists and practitioners within their communities and more broadly in Uganda
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The community cleanliness campaign spearheaded by St. Kizito Secondary School Bugolobi and its partners is a testament to the power of collaboration in promoting environmental stewardship. The Green Schools Project, with its focus on youth empowerment and education, is poised to make a significant impact on conservation efforts in Uganda. As these young stewards of the environment take positive action, they pave the way for a sustainable future for all.
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