Four of our EndPlasticSoup Young Ambassadors presented their actions & projects to stop the plastic pollution, hopefully inspiring and motivating you to also take action to combat global plastic pollution. They will show us, that one strong person is enough to make the difference!
- Nina (Aeshnina) A Aqilani – River Warriors, Indonesia
- Ellyanne Wanjiku, Kenya, education & awareness
- Amy and Ella Meek – Kids against Plastic, Plastic Free Schools, UK
- Greta Bürgerhoff, Germany, No cigarette stubs
They showed us, that one strong person is enough to make the difference! Read more about our Young Ambassadors.
Platform for Interact clubs around the world
The event has been organized by Interact Ems/Vechte D1850 and has been hosted by Rotary Interactive Quarantine, a multi-continental platform. On this platform, Rotary Youth around the world can share their experiences and inspire others with project ideas. The goal is to create a plan of action for Interact clubs around the world, allowing them to continue with initiatives during these uncertain times.
Moderators
The Moderators did an excellent job introducing our Young Ambassadors and moderating the Questions & Answers.
A link to the Recording and the video of Amy Meek is available on request to endplasticsoup@gmail.com.
Moderator: Gloria Majiga-Kamoto
Gloria is from Malawi, EndPlasticSoup Ambassador, and working for the Centre of Environmental Policy and Advocacy, Programme manager of Natural Resources, and is the 2021 Goldman Environmental Prize recipient.
Moderator Q&A: Vincent Leloux
Vincent is president of the E-Interact Club Ems/Vechte in D1850 (Germany)
Program
Note: Melati & Isabel Wijsen, and the young leaders of Bye Bye Plastic Bags from Bali were not able to attend and will join us next time.
| 13.30 h (GMT) | Introduction RIQ |
| 13.35 h (GMT) | Short introduction on EndPlasticSoup PDG Marja Ritterfeld (D1850) board member EPS |
| 13.40 h (GMT) | Introduction first speaker: AESHNINA AZZAHRA AQILANI (NINA) from Indonesia (Java) (Moderator: EPS Young Ambassador Gloria Majiga-Kamoto from Malawi) |
| 13.42 h (GMT) | Writing letters: AESHNINA AZZAHRA AQILANI Which action, with whom, results? |
| 13.52 h (GMT) | Introduction second speaker: ELLYANNE WANJIKU from Kenya (Moderator: EPS Young Ambassador Gloria Majiga-Kamoto from Malawi) |
| 13.54 h (GMT) | Tackling the climate crisis: ELLYANNE WANJIKU Which actions, with whom, results? |
| 14.04 h (GMT) | Introduction third speaker: MELATI WIJSEN from Indonesia (Bali) (Moderator: EPS Young Ambassador Gloria Majiga-Kamoto from Malawi) |
| 14.06 h (GMT) | Bye Bye Plastic Bags MELATIE WIJSEN (video) |
| 14.16 h (GMT) | Introduction fourth speaker: AMY MEEK from England (Moderator: EPS Young Ambassador Gloria Majiga-Kamoto from Malawi) |
| 14.18 h (GMT) | Video Kids against Plastic |
| 14.28 h (GMT) | Introduction fifth speaker: GRETA BÜRGERHOFF from Germany (Moderator: EPS Young Ambassador Gloria Majiga-Kamoto from Malawi) |
| 14.30 h (GMT) | Impact of cigarette butts on the environment GRETA BÜRGERHOFF |
| 14.40 h (GMT) | Questions & Answers (Moderator: Vincent Leloux, Interact Ems-Vechte) |
| 15.00 h (GMT) | End |
