“Upatilize udongo ungali maji” – Mould the clay while is still wet. As the saying goes, with the mission to support the journey towards a cleaner and a greener Lamu county, we need to inspire children to care for the environment. Through the plastic recycling project, our in-school workshop sessions aimed to teach kids aged 8 to 14 on proper plastic waste management practices and advocating with their peers to do the same.

The program had engaged 60 students from different schools in Lamu Island, Mokowe and Hindi empowering them on the principles of reducing, reusing, repurposing and recycling to facilitate eco- friendly habits and behaviors. The workshops involved disseminating on plastic waste, storytelling, Power-point presentations and practical ‘Do-it-Yourself’ sessions to give them a hands-on experience on proper ways to upcycling techniques. They were able to make useful things like bird feeders, playing toys and pencil holders.  

By showing learners how they can make a difference, we help them become eco- friendly leaders. During the final part of the workshop sessions, each group managed to creatively draw persuasive artistic illustrations with localized messages on plastic waste management. Together, we can change the future and through empowerment, the young can contribute in the journey to create a better environment for Lamu county and beyond.