Jennifer Seda: Cleaning Up, One Street at a Time

May 19, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Jennifer Seda,  SDG11,  SDG15,  SDG6,  USA

Jennifer: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! So, we reduce the litter that lines the streets of the South Bronx sidewalks and community gardens by hosting weekly clean-ups. In the beginning, what motivated me was my love for my borough and its history. That love continues to motivate me. It’s less about picking up trash and more about building community connections through our love for our neighborhoods and green spaces.

Alhassan Baba Muniru: Local Problems Solved by Local People

May 13, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Alhassan Baba Muniru,  Ghana,  SDG6

Alhassan: At Recycle Up! Ghana, we believe that local problems need to be solved by local people. We focus on young people, high school and university students, and young entrepreneurs. We believe that these change-makers will create a more sustainable future for Ghana and beyond. Therefore our major purpose is to train and empower the Ghanaian youth and provide a platform for them to tackle the plastic waste challenges that exist in their communities.

Shomy Hasan Chowdhury: Empowering Youth to Take Social Action

Apr 02, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Bangladesh,  SDG3,  SDG6,  Shomy Hasan Chowdhury

Shomy: At Awareness 360, we raise awareness about clean water and sanitation, menstruation, sexual and reproductive health, mental health and well-being, neglected tropical diseases, and other crucial issues, among vulnerable and marginalized communities. We reach communities such as sewerage workers, sex workers, under-resourced school children, slum dwellers, and refugees......