The Problem
This project will address the need to take more action in our community to benefit people and wildlife, and inspire young leaders to become conservation and environmental activists.
Our Plan
SAFE Worldwide plans to further our mission to protect endangered species and the environment through education, community programs, and partnerships with wildlife conservation organizations across the planet. This specific, youth-led project will improve the local environment by spreading awareness and education through a long-term initiative centered on wildlife conservation and environmental protection. It will take place in Summer/Fall 2024. Project leaders will include students from SAFE Worldwide’s Kids’ Zone program and new recruits based on the Roots & Shoots project. SAFE Worldwide President Linda Lanzl will buy all materials and oversee the students as they create informative posters, and distribute handouts and seedlings to community members. To evaluate success, we will document the number of community members served and new young people interested in advancing this cause. Longer-term, we will aim for the young people to carry forward this purpose with future activity, possibly forming their own Roots & Shoots group.
Themes Addressed
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Advocacy
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Climate Change
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Community Enhancement
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Education
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The Benefit
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People
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Animals
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Environment
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Here is how the project went:
This initiative that served as a starting point and will continue long-term has been very successful. Kids have received the right tools to make an educational impact on others, and contribute to wildlife and habitat conservation. The young people will continue their efforts, along with new members who can either volunteer with SAFE Worldwide or develop their own Roots & Shoots group.
Through this project I/we learned:
We learned the importance of planning, and how capable young people are of dedicating themselves to a vital cause and advancing change.
What I/we might change:
In the future, we would like to collaborate more with schools by reaching out to teachers sooner and contacting more educational institutions. We would also allow more time in the schedule that factors in administrative, seasonal, and weather challenges.
My/our favorite part of this project was:
Our favorite part of this project was our engagement with kids. It was inspiring to see how excited they were about wildlife conservation and habitats, and how seriously they take volunteer work.
Some tips, tricks or fun facts about the project:
President Linda Lanzl has had a great deal of success buying project supplies at a discount. She suggests reaching out to stores and other businesses to share what you’re working on. Owners have been as generous as giving 50% off on items.