Like many developing countries, Azerbaijan suffers from serious environmental problems. Oil leaks into the Caspian Sea, unregulated factories pump smog into nearby communities, and trash litters the streets and common areas of rural communities. While some of these issues require drastic changes in regulation and business activity, the most visible, in fact, can be improved by a change in behaviors, and the beginning to that change is knowledge. As Azeris begin to better understand how people impact the environment around them and the effects of environmental problems on their health and livelihood, they begin to learn what they can do to combat these problems. With this environmental education project, we aim to teach youth to appreciate the environment and better understand how their actions impact it.
This project will include several phases that aim to, firstly, increase environmental awareness but will also provide numerous benefits to participants and the community. An environmentally-themed art contest for children will encourage artistic expression and general creativity while impressing the importance of environmental awareness on participants. Simultaneously, an environmental awareness class for select students will use a number a methods to teach students about environmental issues. A mural will then be painted on a city wall, based upon the winning art contest entry, providing a lasting reminder to the entire community. Finally, an Earth Day park clean-up involving local youth will reinforce good practices while improving the cleanliness of a popular common area.
To donate to this project please visit: Ming Earth Day Project
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