School Environment Education
We focus on building environmental awareness, innovativeness, leadership and activism in schools through our Green Champions Clubs.
Description: This program establishes Green Champions Clubs within schools. Students in these clubs become environmental leaders by:
- Learning: Participating in interactive workshops, learning about local environmental issues, exploring climate change impacts, and acquiring knowledge of sustainable practices.
- Leading: Organizing environmental awareness campaigns, tree-planting initiatives, waste reduction projects, and schoolyard greening initiatives among others.
- Spreading the Message: Sharing their knowledge with classmates, families, and the wider community.
Core Activities:
- Curriculum development and support for environment and climate change education in schools.
- Training workshops for teachers and Green Champions Club members.
- Environmental leadership development and advocacy for students.
- Community outreach and awareness campaigns.
Public Participation:
- We mobilize and encourage Schools to join the program and establish Green Champions Clubs.
- Educators do volunteer to lead workshops or mentor Green Champions.
- Parents can support their children’s participation and encourage environmental action at home.
- Educational institutions and government bodies can partner with YES Global Initiative for curriculum development and policy advocacy.
Technical Work:
- Researching environmental challenges in Uganda.
- Developing age-appropriate environmental education materials.
- Collaborating with the Ministry of Education and Sports to integrate environmental education into the national curriculum
