At climate awareness campaign: Nonprofit organisation, CODI, leads student's pledge to protect environment.

The students made the pledge after receiving lessons on environmental protection from the non-profit organisation, Community Outreach and Development Initiatives, CODI.

This was during a brief stop made by the environmental awareness caravan of CODI on the HIHS campus. 

According to the organisers, the event is part of a broader initiative, the Clean Sweep Project, which entails transforming plastic bottles into household brooms. The event took place on Wednesday, October 23. 

In a presentation by the Founder of CODI, Ichu Blessing Mbong, students received insights on the harmful effects of littering and deforestation, practices that contribute to pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change. 

Emphasising the importance of responsible environmental stewardship, Mbong urged students to adopt eco-friendly practices within their communities.

The two-hour discussion also saw active participation and reflection, with students acknowledging the urgent need to protect their surroundings.

Enter Co-Founder 

Speaking to reporters after the pledge, the Co-founder of CODI, Mokenge Mbua, explained that the motivation behind the initiative. 

“We launched this initiative to instil environmental consciousness in young people, empowering them to understand their role in combating climate change,” CODI co-founder stated.

“Our goal is to equip students with practical knowledge so they can actively protect their surroundings. We believe that by engaging youth, we’re not only creating immediate change but also fostering a generation committed to sustainable development. If each student takes small steps, together, they’ll make a significant impact,” Mokenge noted.   

Determined students, pledge to take action  

Speaking to reporters, Lucy Diane, a Form 4C student who took the pledge, expressed her determination to make a difference.

"Listening to the talk made me realize how much our everyday actions affect the environment," she shared.

"I feel inspired to do my part, starting with keeping my school and neighbourhood clean. It's our responsibility to protect what we have, and I'm committed to making a positive impact," she pledged.

About CODI

It is worth noting that, Community Outreach and Development Initiative CODI is a non-profit Organisation that deals in climate change and environmental protection, Water and Sanitation Hygiene, WASH, HIV and AIDS, and Women and Girls protection and empowerment.

The organisation was set up in 2023 by Ichu Blessing and Mokenge Mbua as Founder and Co-Founder, respectively. CODI aims to enhance capacity and sustainably manage resources for the future.  

This story was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3273 of Monday October 28, 2024