Reconnecting with nature
Roots and Routs
Roots & Routes: Young People for Nature
Roots & Routes: Young People for Nature is an inspiring movement led by young changemaker reconnecting with the natural world. Through hands-on environmental actions like reforestation, nature clean-ups, and creative workshops on sustainability, we’re planting roots in our communities and charting new routes towards a greener, healthier planet.
Kosovo
Local
Zupce, Jabuka, Mitrovica North and Zubin Potok
It addresses urban-rural linkages
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)
Early concept
No
No
As an individual
"Roots & Routes: Community for Nature" is an initiative in Zubin Potok, Mitrovica region of Kosovo, aimed at reconnecting people of all ages with nature through reforestation, nature clean-ups, and sustainability workshops. The project will also offer scout-led workshops on survival skills, navigation, and first aid, fostering hands-on engagement with the environment. Starting as an informal community group, it will evolve into an NGO to expand its reach and long-term impact.
The project encourages intergenerational participation through public events and outdoor education. Key objectives include restoring natural areas, raising environmental awareness, and building a community-driven movement for sustainability.
Aligned with New European Bauhaus (NEB) values, it promotes:
Sustainability through reforestation and biodiversity protection.
Inclusion by offering accessible, diverse activities for all ages and abilities.
Aesthetics by revitalizing natural spaces and fostering deeper cultural connections.
It embodies NEB working principles:
Participatory Process: Community members and scouts co-create and lead activities.
Multi-level Engagement: Partnerships with schools, municipalities, and environmental groups enhance sustainability.
Transdisciplinary Approach: Combining environmental science, cultural traditions, and practical outdoor skills.
In the long term, the project will create greener public spaces, foster environmental responsibility, and strengthen community ties. As an NGO, it will scale its impact, secure funding, and collaborate on larger projects.
Addressing deforestation, pollution, and limited environmental awareness in Zubin Potok, the project offers a replicable model for local solutions to global environmental challenges.
The project encourages intergenerational participation through public events and outdoor education. Key objectives include restoring natural areas, raising environmental awareness, and building a community-driven movement for sustainability.
Aligned with New European Bauhaus (NEB) values, it promotes:
Sustainability through reforestation and biodiversity protection.
Inclusion by offering accessible, diverse activities for all ages and abilities.
Aesthetics by revitalizing natural spaces and fostering deeper cultural connections.
It embodies NEB working principles:
Participatory Process: Community members and scouts co-create and lead activities.
Multi-level Engagement: Partnerships with schools, municipalities, and environmental groups enhance sustainability.
Transdisciplinary Approach: Combining environmental science, cultural traditions, and practical outdoor skills.
In the long term, the project will create greener public spaces, foster environmental responsibility, and strengthen community ties. As an NGO, it will scale its impact, secure funding, and collaborate on larger projects.
Addressing deforestation, pollution, and limited environmental awareness in Zubin Potok, the project offers a replicable model for local solutions to global environmental challenges.
Reforestation
Sustainability
Outdoor Education
Environmental protection
Community Engagement
"Roots & Routes: Young People for Nature" embodies the sustainability core value of the New European Bauhaus by addressing environmental degradation in Zubin Potok through hands-on, community-led actions. The project’s key objectives include reforestation to combat deforestation, nature clean-ups to reduce pollution, and educational workshops that promote sustainable practices such as waste reduction and resource reuse. These activities cultivate a lasting culture of environmental responsibility among local youth and the broader community.
The project exemplifies sustainability by integrating practical environmental action with education, ensuring immediate ecological restoration alongside long-term behavioral change. By prioritizing nature-based solutions and fostering community-driven participation, the initiative not only revitalizes local ecosystems but also serves as a replicable model for other regions facing similar environmental challenges. The planned transition into an NGO further reinforces the project’s sustainability, providing a solid foundation for continuous growth, impact, and long-term environmental stewardship.
The project exemplifies sustainability by integrating practical environmental action with education, ensuring immediate ecological restoration alongside long-term behavioral change. By prioritizing nature-based solutions and fostering community-driven participation, the initiative not only revitalizes local ecosystems but also serves as a replicable model for other regions facing similar environmental challenges. The planned transition into an NGO further reinforces the project’s sustainability, providing a solid foundation for continuous growth, impact, and long-term environmental stewardship.
"Roots & Routes: Community for Nature" enhances the aesthetics of Zubin Potok and the Mitrovica North region by transforming degraded natural areas into vibrant, welcoming green spaces. Through reforestation, nature clean-ups, and scout-led outdoor activities, the project restores the natural beauty of local landscapes, creating spaces where people of all ages can connect with nature, relax, and gather as a community. These revitalized areas improve not only the environment but also the visual, cultural, and emotional experience of public spaces.
The project also integrates local cultural traditions and practical nature skills into environmental activities, fostering a deeper sense of belonging. Workshops highlight sustainable practices rooted in local heritage, while scout-led sessions on nature discovery, survival skills, and space orientation blend ecological preservation with cultural identity and outdoor education. By engaging scout groups, families, and the broader community in both the physical transformation of natural spaces and the cultural narrative of environmental stewardship, the project creates a shared, meaningful experience that connects people to their environment and to each other.
This initiative serves as an exemplary model by demonstrating how environmental action, combined with community engagement and cultural education, can enrich the visual, cultural, and emotional landscape of a community, fostering a deeper, more sustainable connection to the natural world.
The project also integrates local cultural traditions and practical nature skills into environmental activities, fostering a deeper sense of belonging. Workshops highlight sustainable practices rooted in local heritage, while scout-led sessions on nature discovery, survival skills, and space orientation blend ecological preservation with cultural identity and outdoor education. By engaging scout groups, families, and the broader community in both the physical transformation of natural spaces and the cultural narrative of environmental stewardship, the project creates a shared, meaningful experience that connects people to their environment and to each other.
This initiative serves as an exemplary model by demonstrating how environmental action, combined with community engagement and cultural education, can enrich the visual, cultural, and emotional landscape of a community, fostering a deeper, more sustainable connection to the natural world.
"Roots & Routes: Community for Nature" is designed to be inclusive at every level, ensuring that environmental stewardship is accessible and engaging for all members of the community. The project’s activities—reforestation, nature clean-ups, and sustainability workshops—are free and open to everyone, removing financial barriers and encouraging broad participation from scout groups, families, and individuals of all ages and backgrounds. This fosters intergenerational collaboration, where people of diverse experiences work together toward shared environmental goals.
The project also emphasizes inclusive governance by empowering community members, including youth and scout leaders, to take active roles in planning and executing activities, ensuring that diverse voices shape the initiative’s direction. By promoting design-for-all principles, natural spaces are restored and maintained with accessibility in mind, making them welcoming to individuals of all abilities.
This approach is exemplary as it bridges generational, social, and cultural gaps, creating a community-driven framework where environmental action is both inclusive and empowering. By fostering a sense of shared responsibility and belonging, the project lays the groundwork for a more cohesive, engaged, and sustainable society.
The project also emphasizes inclusive governance by empowering community members, including youth and scout leaders, to take active roles in planning and executing activities, ensuring that diverse voices shape the initiative’s direction. By promoting design-for-all principles, natural spaces are restored and maintained with accessibility in mind, making them welcoming to individuals of all abilities.
This approach is exemplary as it bridges generational, social, and cultural gaps, creating a community-driven framework where environmental action is both inclusive and empowering. By fostering a sense of shared responsibility and belonging, the project lays the groundwork for a more cohesive, engaged, and sustainable society.
"Roots & Routes: Young People for Nature" embodies the participatory process by directly involving local youth and community members in every stage of the project—from planning and decision-making to hands-on environmental activities. Citizens aren’t just beneficiaries; they are co-creators, leading reforestation efforts, organizing clean-ups, and facilitating workshops. This active participation fosters a strong sense of ownership, ensuring the project’s sustainability and long-term impact.
Through multi-level engagement, the project collaborates with local schools, municipal authorities, and environmental organizations, creating a network that supports both grassroots initiatives and institutional backing. These partnerships amplify the project’s reach and ensure alignment with broader environmental goals in the region.
A transdisciplinary approach is central to the project’s success, blending environmental science, local cultural knowledge, and creative arts. This holistic strategy not only addresses environmental challenges but also strengthens community ties by integrating diverse perspectives and skills.
The involvement of civil society has led to greater community cohesion, increased environmental awareness, and a shared commitment to protecting natural spaces, making the project a model for community-driven environmental action.
Through multi-level engagement, the project collaborates with local schools, municipal authorities, and environmental organizations, creating a network that supports both grassroots initiatives and institutional backing. These partnerships amplify the project’s reach and ensure alignment with broader environmental goals in the region.
A transdisciplinary approach is central to the project’s success, blending environmental science, local cultural knowledge, and creative arts. This holistic strategy not only addresses environmental challenges but also strengthens community ties by integrating diverse perspectives and skills.
The involvement of civil society has led to greater community cohesion, increased environmental awareness, and a shared commitment to protecting natural spaces, making the project a model for community-driven environmental action.
"Roots & Routes: Community for Nature" embodies the participatory process by directly involving scout groups, local community members, and individuals of all ages in every stage of the project—from planning and decision-making to hands-on environmental activities. Citizens aren’t just beneficiaries; they are co-creators, leading reforestation efforts, organizing clean-ups, and facilitating workshops on sustainability and outdoor skills. This active participation fosters a strong sense of ownership and responsibility, ensuring the project’s sustainability and long-term impact.
Through multi-level engagement, the project collaborates with local schools, municipal authorities, scout organizations, and environmental groups, creating a robust network that supports both grassroots initiatives and institutional backing. These partnerships amplify the project’s reach and ensure alignment with broader environmental and educational goals in the region.
A transdisciplinary approach is central to the project’s success, blending environmental science, practical outdoor skills (like survival techniques and navigation taught by scout leaders), local cultural knowledge, and creative arts. This holistic strategy not only addresses environmental challenges but also strengthens community ties by integrating diverse perspectives, knowledge, and skills.
The involvement of civil society, including scout groups, families, and local organizations, has led to greater community cohesion, increased environmental awareness, and a shared commitment to protecting natural spaces. This makes the project a model for community-driven environmental action, demonstrating how inclusive participation and multi-level collaboration can lead to meaningful, sustainable change.
Through multi-level engagement, the project collaborates with local schools, municipal authorities, scout organizations, and environmental groups, creating a robust network that supports both grassroots initiatives and institutional backing. These partnerships amplify the project’s reach and ensure alignment with broader environmental and educational goals in the region.
A transdisciplinary approach is central to the project’s success, blending environmental science, practical outdoor skills (like survival techniques and navigation taught by scout leaders), local cultural knowledge, and creative arts. This holistic strategy not only addresses environmental challenges but also strengthens community ties by integrating diverse perspectives, knowledge, and skills.
The involvement of civil society, including scout groups, families, and local organizations, has led to greater community cohesion, increased environmental awareness, and a shared commitment to protecting natural spaces. This makes the project a model for community-driven environmental action, demonstrating how inclusive participation and multi-level collaboration can lead to meaningful, sustainable change.
"Roots & Routes: Young People for Nature" reflects a transdisciplinary approach, combining knowledge from environmental science, education, community development, and cultural studies. This blend of disciplines ensures that the project addresses environmental challenges holistically while fostering social and cultural connections.
The environmental science component is central to activities like reforestation and nature clean-ups. This builds on my experience leading a reforestation project in 2020, where I, along with a team of young people, secured financial support from UNICEF's Podium program to restore natural areas in Zubin Potok. The scientific knowledge gained from this project informs our current approach to selecting native species and ensuring ecological balance.
Educational methodologies play a key role through workshops on sustainability and environmental protection. This draws from my involvement in the UNICEF-funded Youth Solutions for COVID-19 program, where I designed and implemented an outdoor classroom for kindergarten children in Zubin Potok. This experience highlighted the value of integrating nature into education, a principle now embedded in the project’s workshops and activities.
The community development aspect is reflected in how the project mobilizes young people and broader community members to co-create solutions. By engaging citizens in the design and execution of activities, the project fosters local ownership and long-term sustainability.
Cultural knowledge is integrated through the use of local traditions and practices in environmental education, fostering a sense of belonging and deeper connection to nature.
The interaction between these disciplines—scientific, educational, cultural, and community-driven—has created a synergistic effect, enhancing the project's impact. This transdisciplinary approach ensures that environmental actions are not only ecologically sound but also socially inclusive and culturally meaningful, making
The environmental science component is central to activities like reforestation and nature clean-ups. This builds on my experience leading a reforestation project in 2020, where I, along with a team of young people, secured financial support from UNICEF's Podium program to restore natural areas in Zubin Potok. The scientific knowledge gained from this project informs our current approach to selecting native species and ensuring ecological balance.
Educational methodologies play a key role through workshops on sustainability and environmental protection. This draws from my involvement in the UNICEF-funded Youth Solutions for COVID-19 program, where I designed and implemented an outdoor classroom for kindergarten children in Zubin Potok. This experience highlighted the value of integrating nature into education, a principle now embedded in the project’s workshops and activities.
The community development aspect is reflected in how the project mobilizes young people and broader community members to co-create solutions. By engaging citizens in the design and execution of activities, the project fosters local ownership and long-term sustainability.
Cultural knowledge is integrated through the use of local traditions and practices in environmental education, fostering a sense of belonging and deeper connection to nature.
The interaction between these disciplines—scientific, educational, cultural, and community-driven—has created a synergistic effect, enhancing the project's impact. This transdisciplinary approach ensures that environmental actions are not only ecologically sound but also socially inclusive and culturally meaningful, making
"Roots & Routes: Community for Nature" stands out from mainstream environmental projects by blending hands-on ecological action with intergenerational engagement, innovative education, and cultural integration.
Unlike traditional initiatives focused solely on conservation or clean-ups, this project combines reforestation, sustainability education, and outdoor activities into a cohesive movement. An informal community group—including scout organizations, local volunteers, and educators—will evolve into a formal NGO, fostering long-term, grassroots environmental leadership in Zubin Potok and Mitrovica North, where such initiatives are rare.
A key innovation is the educational component, which extends beyond workshops to include classes and extracurricular activities in local schools and kindergartens. Inspired by my previous UNICEF project creating an outdoor classroom, this approach promotes learning through nature for all ages. By merging environmental science with interactive workshops, outdoor discovery, and local cultural traditions, the project offers a fresh, multidisciplinary approach to sustainability education.
Unique activities like an environmental scavenger hunt, first-aid workshops, and scout-led sessions on survival skills, navigation, and space orientation foster practical knowledge and deeper connections to nature.
The project’s inclusive governance model empowers community members of all ages to lead and shape activities, contrasting with the top-down structures typical of many environmental programs. This participatory approach ensures the community is at the heart of both design and implementation.
By combining environmental action, innovative education, and inclusive leadership, "Roots & Routes" offers a replicable model for community-led sustainability initiatives, inspiring other regions to adopt similar holistic approaches to reconnect with nature.
Unlike traditional initiatives focused solely on conservation or clean-ups, this project combines reforestation, sustainability education, and outdoor activities into a cohesive movement. An informal community group—including scout organizations, local volunteers, and educators—will evolve into a formal NGO, fostering long-term, grassroots environmental leadership in Zubin Potok and Mitrovica North, where such initiatives are rare.
A key innovation is the educational component, which extends beyond workshops to include classes and extracurricular activities in local schools and kindergartens. Inspired by my previous UNICEF project creating an outdoor classroom, this approach promotes learning through nature for all ages. By merging environmental science with interactive workshops, outdoor discovery, and local cultural traditions, the project offers a fresh, multidisciplinary approach to sustainability education.
Unique activities like an environmental scavenger hunt, first-aid workshops, and scout-led sessions on survival skills, navigation, and space orientation foster practical knowledge and deeper connections to nature.
The project’s inclusive governance model empowers community members of all ages to lead and shape activities, contrasting with the top-down structures typical of many environmental programs. This participatory approach ensures the community is at the heart of both design and implementation.
By combining environmental action, innovative education, and inclusive leadership, "Roots & Routes" offers a replicable model for community-led sustainability initiatives, inspiring other regions to adopt similar holistic approaches to reconnect with nature.
The methodology of "Roots & Routes: Community for Nature" combines hands-on environmental action, outdoor education, and community engagement to foster long-term sustainability in Zubin Potok and Mitrovica North.
1. Community-Led Planning:
Scout groups, local volunteers, educators, and community members of all ages collaboratively plan activities, ensuring the project addresses local environmental needs while fostering a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
2. Environmental Action:
Activities such as reforestation and nature clean-ups follow best practices, building on my 2020 reforestation project funded by UNICEF’s Podium program. The use of native species helps restore biodiversity and combat deforestation while involving the community in active conservation efforts.
3. Educational Workshops & Outdoor Activities:
The project offers interactive workshops on sustainability, waste reduction, and environmental protection, inspired by my UNICEF Youth Solutions for COVID-19 project, where I created an outdoor classroom for kindergarten children. Additionally, scout-led workshops on survival skills, navigation, and first aid promote practical outdoor learning for all age groups.
4. Cultural and Community Integration:
The project integrates local cultural traditions and knowledge into environmental education, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging intergenerational participation. Unique activities, like an environmental scavenger hunt, connect people to their natural surroundings in fun, meaningful ways.
5. NGO Development:
The informal community group will evolve into a formal NGO to secure funding, expand its reach, and ensure the project’s long-term sustainability. This transition will allow for broader partnerships and scaling the initiative to other regions facing similar environmental challenges.
1. Community-Led Planning:
Scout groups, local volunteers, educators, and community members of all ages collaboratively plan activities, ensuring the project addresses local environmental needs while fostering a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
2. Environmental Action:
Activities such as reforestation and nature clean-ups follow best practices, building on my 2020 reforestation project funded by UNICEF’s Podium program. The use of native species helps restore biodiversity and combat deforestation while involving the community in active conservation efforts.
3. Educational Workshops & Outdoor Activities:
The project offers interactive workshops on sustainability, waste reduction, and environmental protection, inspired by my UNICEF Youth Solutions for COVID-19 project, where I created an outdoor classroom for kindergarten children. Additionally, scout-led workshops on survival skills, navigation, and first aid promote practical outdoor learning for all age groups.
4. Cultural and Community Integration:
The project integrates local cultural traditions and knowledge into environmental education, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging intergenerational participation. Unique activities, like an environmental scavenger hunt, connect people to their natural surroundings in fun, meaningful ways.
5. NGO Development:
The informal community group will evolve into a formal NGO to secure funding, expand its reach, and ensure the project’s long-term sustainability. This transition will allow for broader partnerships and scaling the initiative to other regions facing similar environmental challenges.
"Roots & Routes: Community for Nature" offers a flexible, scalable model that can be replicated in communities worldwide facing environmental challenges. Its community-driven approach allows groups to tailor activities to their specific cultural and ecological contexts.
The project’s participatory framework engages scout groups, local volunteers, and community members of all ages to co-create and lead initiatives like reforestation, nature clean-ups, and sustainability workshops. This fosters local ownership and can be easily adapted to both rural and urban settings, where community engagement is key to addressing environmental issues.
The educational component—featuring interactive workshops, scout-led outdoor activities, and outdoor classrooms—can be integrated into schools, kindergartens, and community programs globally. Drawing from my UNICEF Youth Solutions for COVID-19 experience, this approach combines environmental science with practical, hands-on learning for diverse age groups. Activities like first-aid workshops, environmental scavenger hunts, and navigation training enhance engagement and practical skills.
The project’s evolution from an informal group to a formal NGO offers a sustainable roadmap for continued environmental advocacy and growth. This structure empowers communities to build lasting organizations and expand their impact over time.
By blending universal environmental practices with local cultural traditions and practical outdoor skills, the project fosters a sense of belonging and creates a replicable model for communities aiming to reconnect with nature and promote sustainable living.
The project’s participatory framework engages scout groups, local volunteers, and community members of all ages to co-create and lead initiatives like reforestation, nature clean-ups, and sustainability workshops. This fosters local ownership and can be easily adapted to both rural and urban settings, where community engagement is key to addressing environmental issues.
The educational component—featuring interactive workshops, scout-led outdoor activities, and outdoor classrooms—can be integrated into schools, kindergartens, and community programs globally. Drawing from my UNICEF Youth Solutions for COVID-19 experience, this approach combines environmental science with practical, hands-on learning for diverse age groups. Activities like first-aid workshops, environmental scavenger hunts, and navigation training enhance engagement and practical skills.
The project’s evolution from an informal group to a formal NGO offers a sustainable roadmap for continued environmental advocacy and growth. This structure empowers communities to build lasting organizations and expand their impact over time.
By blending universal environmental practices with local cultural traditions and practical outdoor skills, the project fosters a sense of belonging and creates a replicable model for communities aiming to reconnect with nature and promote sustainable living.
"Roots & Routes: Community for Nature" addresses critical global challenges—including climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental pollution, and community disengagement—through local, community-driven solutions in Zubin Potok, Kosovo.
The project combats climate change and deforestation through reforestation activities, restoring natural habitats and promoting carbon sequestration. By planting native species, the initiative revitalizes local ecosystems while contributing to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. This hands-on approach fosters environmental responsibility among participants of all ages, ensuring long-term sustainability.
To address biodiversity loss, the project focuses on protecting and restoring natural environments where native flora and fauna can thrive. By regenerating degraded land, it contributes to both local biodiversity preservation and broader global conservation efforts.
Environmental pollution is tackled through community-led clean-ups and educational workshops on waste reduction and sustainable living. These initiatives reduce local pollution and promote responsible consumption, aligning with global goals such as combating plastic waste and supporting circular economy principles.
Beyond environmental issues, the project addresses community disengagement, particularly among youth. Globally, young people often lack opportunities to influence environmental policies or lead initiatives. This project empowers them—and the broader community—by promoting leadership roles in planning and executing activities. The transition from an informal community group to a formal NGO provides a sustainable model for continued local engagement and grassroots leadership in environmental activism.
By offering local solutions to these global challenges, "Roots & Routes" demonstrates how community-led environmental action can create lasting, meaningful impact both locally and globally.
The project combats climate change and deforestation through reforestation activities, restoring natural habitats and promoting carbon sequestration. By planting native species, the initiative revitalizes local ecosystems while contributing to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. This hands-on approach fosters environmental responsibility among participants of all ages, ensuring long-term sustainability.
To address biodiversity loss, the project focuses on protecting and restoring natural environments where native flora and fauna can thrive. By regenerating degraded land, it contributes to both local biodiversity preservation and broader global conservation efforts.
Environmental pollution is tackled through community-led clean-ups and educational workshops on waste reduction and sustainable living. These initiatives reduce local pollution and promote responsible consumption, aligning with global goals such as combating plastic waste and supporting circular economy principles.
Beyond environmental issues, the project addresses community disengagement, particularly among youth. Globally, young people often lack opportunities to influence environmental policies or lead initiatives. This project empowers them—and the broader community—by promoting leadership roles in planning and executing activities. The transition from an informal community group to a formal NGO provides a sustainable model for continued local engagement and grassroots leadership in environmental activism.
By offering local solutions to these global challenges, "Roots & Routes" demonstrates how community-led environmental action can create lasting, meaningful impact both locally and globally.
"Roots & Routes: Community for Nature" is designed for scalable implementation, with clear steps planned for the first year to transition from concept to action.
Formalizing the Group (Months 1-3):
Establish the informal community group by defining roles, responsibilities, and a shared mission. Regular planning meetings will prepare for NGO registration later in the year.
Building Partnerships (Months 2-4):
Partner with schools, municipal authorities, scout groups, and environmental organizations in Zubin Potok and Mitrovica to secure resources, volunteers, and visibility.
Launching Pilot Activities (Months 4-6):
Begin reforestation, clean-ups, and sustainability workshops, alongside scout-led sessions on survival skills, navigation, and first aid.
Community Engagement (Months 5-8):
Run outreach campaigns via social media, events, and school programs. Activities like environmental scavenger hunts will foster intergenerational participation.
NGO Registration & Expansion (Months 8-12):
Register as an NGO to secure funding and expand. This will enable larger projects and ensure long-term sustainability.
Evaluation & Scaling (Month 12):
Evaluate environmental impact, community engagement, and organizational growth to guide future expansion and replication.
Formalizing the Group (Months 1-3):
Establish the informal community group by defining roles, responsibilities, and a shared mission. Regular planning meetings will prepare for NGO registration later in the year.
Building Partnerships (Months 2-4):
Partner with schools, municipal authorities, scout groups, and environmental organizations in Zubin Potok and Mitrovica to secure resources, volunteers, and visibility.
Launching Pilot Activities (Months 4-6):
Begin reforestation, clean-ups, and sustainability workshops, alongside scout-led sessions on survival skills, navigation, and first aid.
Community Engagement (Months 5-8):
Run outreach campaigns via social media, events, and school programs. Activities like environmental scavenger hunts will foster intergenerational participation.
NGO Registration & Expansion (Months 8-12):
Register as an NGO to secure funding and expand. This will enable larger projects and ensure long-term sustainability.
Evaluation & Scaling (Month 12):
Evaluate environmental impact, community engagement, and organizational growth to guide future expansion and replication.
