STORY PREVIEW

2024

Save Energy

Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust

Lahore/Punjab

MENTOR

Aqsa Safdar and Attiya Anwar

Step 1 FEEL

List the challenges or problems in your surroundings (school,neighbourhood etc.) that bothered you.

Cleanliness Littering Bullying Water wastage Electricity wastage Noise pollution Lack of recycling

State the problem chosen to work and why.

Chosen Problem: Electricity wastage from lights and appliances left on. Reason: Students wanted to reduce unnecessary energy use and promote responsibility.

Who were the people affected by the problem? What were their primary concerns?

Students, teachers, and the administration were affected, with concerns about electricity wastage, environmental impact, and managing high energy costs.

Step 2 Imagine

List ALL the different solutions you came up with.

1. Turn off lights and fans when not in use. 2. Install energy-efficient LED lights. 3. Launch an awareness campaign on saving electricity. 4. Place reminders near switches to turn off appliances. 5. Form a student team to monitor electricity usage. 6. Encourage using natural light during the day.

Which solution from those listed above did you choose to implement and why?

Chosen Solution: Students launched an awareness campaign, placed reminders, and monitored electricity usage. Reason: These steps effectively raised awareness and reduced electricity wastage.

Step 3DO

Describe very briefly the process of implementing your solution(s).

Students conducted an awareness campaign, placed reminder tags near switches, and formed a team to monitor classrooms, ensuring lights and fans were turned off when not needed.

What was the result or impact of your project?

The project led to reduced electricity wastage in classrooms, increased awareness about energy conservation, and lower electricity bills for the school.

How many people were impacted by your solution(s)?

250

What did the impacted people have to say about your project? Provide 2 quotes or testimonials:

1. Student: "I always turn off the lights and fans now. It feels good to save energy!" 2. Teacher: "The campaign has made students more aware of conserving electricity."

What challenges did you encounter while implementing your project, and how did you overcome them?

The project faced challenges such as initial student indifference and time constraints. Engaging presentations and efficient scheduling, along with regular reminders, helped raise awareness and encourage consistent energy-saving habits.

How long did it take to implement your solution?

7-15 Days

Which global goals does your story align with?

Affordable and Clean energy

Please explain briefly why do you think so?

The project promotes energy conservation and reduces wastage, supporting sustainable energy use and encouraging responsible consumption essential for achieving affordable and clean energy for all.

Step 4 SHARE

How did you share your project with your school and community? Who did you share your project with? What was their response?

Students shared their project through classroom presentations, displayed posters around the school, and presented the results during a school assembly. Approximately 250 people, including students, teachers, and staff, were reached. The feedback was positive, with many expressing increased awareness and commitment to conserving electricity.

Approximately how many people did you share your story of change with?

More than 100

Briefly share your plan to sustain the impact of your project?

To maintain the impact, students will continue the awareness campaign with regular reminders, keep posters displayed around the school, and assign a student team to monitor electricity usage.

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