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Schools Turn Green Ambassadors
Source: Toxics Link, Date: , 2015
‘Create to Inspire’ programme supported by Microsoft was initiated
in several cities of India in August 2014. The programme, through working with
teachers, aimed at motivating students or youth leaders to be drivers for
sustainable future. The programme was a big success as it not only brought
students closer to environment but also inculcated the idea that they can make
a difference through their actions. Through this initiative, many of the
schools worked closely with their neighbouring communities to address concerns
relating to waste management, energy and water conservation and become
Green Ambassadors.
The journey came to an end in Noida, Ghaziabad and Patna. During the
felicitation event, 29 schools from Noida-Ghaziabad and 130 schools of Patna
were awarded for their efforts to conserve the environment. The programme also
saw the participating schools and teachers being awarded on several categories
like ‘Environmentally Sustainable School of the City,’ ‘Best Community
Outreach’, ‘Best Use of Creative Means’ among others. The programme was
inaugurated with a prayer by the students followed by inspiring words from many
eminent people. This was followed up by certificate distribution and various
performances by schools on different themes of environment. Teachers were also made to share their experiences and learning during
the 4 months.
The event ended on a high note with teachers expressing their happiness
on being part of the entire ‘Create to Inspire’ programme and conveying
excitement about participating in the next phase of this inspiring journey.
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