Learners cultivate environmental awareness in Thembisa
This initiative was influenced by the increased number of illegal dumpsites near schools.
Environmental club learners in Thembisa led the conversation with residents, engaging in their environment to protect it and helping them become more environmentally aware.
Jiyana Secondary and Phutumani Primary schools, in partnership with Clean Environment NPO, Department of Environment Fisheries and Forestry, Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Oxfam South Africa, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Amour NPO, Fresh NGO, Green Development Foundation, EMPD and SAPS helped to clean up the environment in Thembisa to maintain a hygienic atmosphere.
This initiative was influenced by the increased number of illegal dumpsites near schools.
The events of this campaign were centered on changing the community mindsets in terms of solid waste management.
The schools embarked on a Keep Thembisa Clean movement to educate and raise awareness on environmental sustainability.
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Rose Magaya, geography educator at Jiyana Secondary, teaches children what it means to be environmentally aware.
“The learners from the two schools participated as stewards in instilling attitude change. The programme also provided a platform for environmental organisations and activists to engage in dialogue aimed at building synergy and partnerships for ensuring a sustainable approach towards municipal solid waste management.
“Volunteers cleaned up polluted areas around the two schools and rehabilitation of illegal dumpsites around the schools was done by decorating the area using tyres and planting of trees inside the demarcated area.
“We want children to be aware of the difference they can make through everyday actions,” said Magaya.
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