Earlier this month, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Jackline Mwambire, a teacher from Malindi, had the honour of representing Kenya at the COP 29 Summer Camp.
In order to debate potential solutions to the current climate catastrophe on a global scale, the camp brought together representatives from eco-schools all around the world.
During her time at the camp, Mwambire, who is a member of the ecology clubs and a teacher at Learning Hub School, highlighted that she learned useful ideas that will help address the difficulties associated with climate change.
Following her return to Kenya, Mwambire delivered a speech at Learning Hub School, emphasising that Make a Difference, a charitable organisation, manages her school and strives to empower children from disadvantaged homes.
Two-thirds of the students at Learning Hub, who are primarily orphans, sponsor the remaining third of students to ensure they receive a high-quality education.
Additionally, the school’s involvement in various conservation projects led to Mwambire being selected as the ecological clubs’ representative at the summer camp.
In her statement, Mwambire emphasised her willingness to share the information she received during the camp with both her pupils and the general community.
“I will use the knowledge to educate our students and communities on the importance of conservation and how we can all contribute to combating climate change,” she added. “I will employ the knowledge to educate our students and communities.”
Evans Mwandoro, a teacher at Learning Hub School who is also a patron of the Ecosystem Club, expressed his delight at Mwambire’s accomplishments.
Mwandoro made the following statement: “We are thrilled that one of our own had the honour of representing Kenya at COP 29.”
He also mentioned that the institution has been actively involved in environmental preservation, working closely with the Progress Welfare Association of Malindi (PWAM) to organise monthly beach and town cleanups.
Learning Hub has also introduced segregation bins as part of its commitment to provide environmentally sustainable services.
In order to facilitate recycling, the bins facilitate the separation of garbage into three categories: paper, biodegradable materials, and plastics.
It has received praise for its role in enhancing environmental cleanliness.
Ariana Wekesa, a third-grade student at Learning Hub, highlighted the significance of the initiative. She said that the collection of plastics contributes to marine life preservation.
She explained that when plastic gets into the ocean, it causes damage to marine animals such as dolphins and sea turtles.
Mwikali, the chairwoman of PWAM, praised the students for their creative approach to waste management and praised them for their inventive approach.
According to Mwikali, “Your work with the segregation bins is a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable environment.” He emphasised the significance of appropriate trash disposal in the process of tackling environmental issues.
Charity Beduli, a mom who is also an environmentalist and works at Learning Hub, expressed her happiness due to the fact that the trash segregation project was successful.
Although some parents were initially confused by the request to bring plastic bottles to school for their children, she explained that this was part of the waste management program.
Beduli stated that “in the not too distant future, we will all be segregating waste at home into three categories: paper, biodegradable, and plastic.”
Effue Opiyo, the chairwoman of Malindi Green and Blue, expressed gratitude to the children, parents, and instructors for their commitment to the project for which they were responsible.
She noted that the campaign to recycle and repurpose plastics was just the start, and that more environmental initiatives are in the works for the upcoming years.
Students at Learning Hub, such as Levy Jilani and Ayan Omar, have stated their determination to make a difference in the world.
“If you can’t do it for yourself, do it for the world to make it a better place,” Jilani said, while Omar, the school’s president, charged everyone with cleaning their homes, cities, and beaches. Omar’s words echoed Jilani’s.
