Disney Friends for Change

The students in the Special Program for Adolescent needs (SPAN) have identified the need for a comprehensive recycling program at Washburn High School and have been learning about the importance of recycling and how they can become involved with the process. After this initial preparation, the students will implement a school-wide organic recycling program. read more »

My city Astrakhan is found on the cross-roads of birds-routes. In spring many birds, including unique species, come to Astrakhan, but since the city is growing and industrializing, birds can't find suitbale places which could be their homes. My friends, 14-15 year old boys and girls who live in my distric, and I want to build houses for birds, so that they would feel welcome.

Moldova is known in the world for its most productive and fertile soils and hard working people who practice extensive agriculture for centuries and which was their major source of income.

Namajuzi swamp was once known for supplying safe and clean water for the entire Masaka region, but now due to increasing pollution, the swamp has become an environmental disaster serving as a breading ground for dangerous diseases and pests. read more »

Forest cover in Uganda is fast disappearing due to pressure from construction and furniture industries, and high demand for fuel at home. The massive deforestation has led to soil erosion, loss of soil fertility, destruction of biodiversity, disruption of wildlife and flooding. read more »

According to the publication '' Explore your World'' 2007 by Nature Uganda, many children and youth are not aware of their environment. The lack of awareness, understanding and appreciation of the environment among the children, has caused the widespread degradation. read more »

Reports from the department of environment of Masaka district tell us that on average, 8 in 10 local residents use more than 2 plastic bags as carry bags for their shopping per day. This counts to over 25,000 tones of plastic carrier bags littered in the area per day. And local residents are not yet aware of the danger these plastic materials impose on the local environment. read more »

The water crisis in Kalambi sub-county has reached alarming levels. Close to 40,000 people compete for the same spring well. This makes competition for water very tough on top of prolonged droughts.The earliest one can go through the mandatory queue for water is 45 minutes. read more »