Fighting Plastics
Saving Seas
A powerful reminder of our duty to protect marine life from the growing threat of plastic pollution. Every piece of plastic we prevent from reaching the ocean makes a difference.So, if we don’t act now, who will save our seas for future generations?
Project Activities
Our project endeavors to address the urgent issue of marine plastic pollution by raising awareness and fostering meaningful engagement. Through a multifaceted approach that incorporates education, collaboration, and creative expression, aiming to inspire action and drive positive change within the community.
We are highly motivated by the effective educational approach of “Active Learning” through our activities with youths. Traditional learning methodologies have been proven to not function well and have less impact for youths in the environmental curriculums. Thus, practicing and approaching “Active Learning” in our activities would enhance the better understanding of youths.
Activity 01
This activity leverages social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to raise awareness about marine plastic pollution. By sharing educational yet easy-to-understand content ...
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Activity 02
The Clean Seas: Creative Minds Poster Challenge aimed to engage youth and raise awareness about marine plastic pollution. A select of students from Hinthar International School showed interest in ...
Read MoreAbout the Project
“SOS - Save Our Seas” is a youth-based empowerment project: hosting a marine plastic poster competition & workshops aimed at high school students in one respective high school to raise awareness in combating the ever-growing menace of marine plastic pollution and social media awareness activities.
Project Abstract
This project aims to tackle marine plastic pollution through workshops on marine plastic awareness & poster creation, and a poster exhibition by students that offers a dynamic approach to raising awareness and engaging our community in addressing the plastic waste issues in our marine environment. By empowering individuals to become advocates through creative expression, we can amplify our efforts to protect our oceans and preserve marine ecosystems.
Strategic collaboration is requested to support the successful execution of the poster competition, which includes student engagement, assistance from the school during the competition procedure, and approval of consent for students’ participation in the activity.
Read MoreOur Team
Cho Theint Zun
Project Leader
Han Thar Htet
Social Media Coordinator
Wai Hin Pe
Finance and Project Assistant
Info
ASEAN-Japan Young Environmental Leaders Network (AJYELN)
ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC)