Campaign Status

Ongoing Online: The campaign is currently ongoing online, and as a result, the fundraising process continues.

Summary

The campaign aims to educate 3,600 secondary school students and 120 teachers on climate change, up-cycling, and recycling practices through workshops and training in 12 secondary schools across three (3) communities in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Challenge

Adolescents in Nigeria are among the most at-risk globally, facing the harsh realities of climate change such as heatstroke, respiratory issues from polluted air, and a lack of clean water and food. Also, floods induced by climate change can displace families and disrupt adolescents' education. Greener Minds aims to educate adolescents about the impacts of climate change. By understanding these challenges, they can become informed citizens who advocate for a sustainable future for our planet.

Solution

Our goal is to equip school children with the knowledge of climate change and demonstrate sustainability in practical ways through waste to wealth creation. Environmental consciousness doesn't come naturally; it requires deliberate education and continuous integration of knowledge about the environment and its impacts. 

Through this campaign, we aim to empower 1,800 school children to become advocates and actors of sustainability. By raising awareness about the negative impacts of unsustainable actions, we inspire them to lead the change towards a better, greener world. 

We will provide educational materials, workshops, and practical demonstrations on waste-to-wealth creation to schools across Ekiti State. These initiatives will equip school children with the knowledge and skills needed to adopt sustainable practices and mitigate their environmental impact.

Additionally, the project prioritizes sustainability by building the capacity of 30 teachers in the six selected schools across three communities on climate education and up-cycling practices to enhance the integration of climate education into the curriculum.