I Can School Challenge

Step 1 FEEL

State the problem chosen to work and why.

The roads and trek routes have a lot of non-biodegradable waste, like plastic food wrappers, bottles, and tins, causing a serious threat to the environment of the mountain ranges in the forest. These threat disturb the nature and ecosystems in the forest.

Step 2 Imagine

List ALL the different solutions you came up with.

● Organize cleaning campaign every month ● Place dustbin along the trail ● Create awareness

Step 3DO

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

○ Pitch up with volunteers to clear the forest of trash. It also makes a great opportunity to educate on the ills if litter. Thus, protecting Ecosystems Connection- Food Chains, Habitat, and Humans in the Forest/Environment. ○ Segregate and dump the waste in an appropriate dumping areas. ○ Gather support and collaborate.

What was the result or impact of your project?

Since its inception in March, the group has organised six cleaning campaign collecting more than 200 kgs of waste engaging 150 youths and dumping it at an appropriate dumping areas.

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

200

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

"You get to hike, you get to clean, and you get to enjoy the nature. What more can you ask for. I love the experience. I'm glad to find Green Feet, " Srijana " It's not only about the cleaning but personally it has helped me physically, mentally, and spiritually, " Chimi.

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

Deciding on the trail however we created a group chat to decide it. In addition.

How long did it take to implement your solution?

15-30 Days

Which global goals does your story align with?

Climate Change

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?

We have share the project through social media like Facebook and Instagram with all the youths, relevant stakeholders, and communities. They all appreciate the idea whereby some of the regular hikers has replicate the action. Some of the people also donate us by providing refreshments and lunch.

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

500

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