The WE movement on a mission to promote a cleaner environment
An organisation founded with a vision to transform Guyana through clean-up campaigns and educating others on minimising the effects of climate change has already begun making strides on its mission to promote a cleaner environment.
“The WE movement” was founded by Maryam Bacchus, and presently comprises of eight members, which is expected to increase as plans are afoot to expand the non-profit organisation.
The WE Movement during recent clean-up activities
In an interview with Guyana Times, Bacchus related that the group comprises mainly of young people who have all taken it upon themselves to address pollution and the threats of climate change.
“We recognise climate change as a growing threat to Guyanese people and therefore felt obligated to do something about it. As a wise man once said: “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” Bacchus said.
The country’s local environmental conservation organisation aims to clean and transform Guyana one area at a time through inspiring others whilst minimising the effect of climate change. The founder explained that apart from doing clean-up campaigns, the WE Movement will be organising seminars and other workshop programmes in various communities to educate a wider span of persons on finding solutions to pollution.
“We plan to reach out to as many people as possible, especially children and residents of polluted areas through seminars, workshops and fun events… note that we’re not only doing cleanups, that we’re working on long term solutions to pollution in those areas.”
Presently, the organisation is targeting the area of Foulis on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) where they intend to discuss safer and proper waste disposal with the villagers and with enough cooperation, implement solutions to the area’s pollution as well as perform cleanups where necessary.
Other areas scheduled for cleaning include Hague and Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara (WCD).
Meanwhile, some of the areas which have had cleaning transformations are Camp Street between Lamaha and Middle Streets in Georgetown, and the Uitvlugt canal, WCD, a cleanup activity funded by STEM Guyana.
In this regard, persons interested in joining the movement can do so, while those interested in funding are also welcomed.
The founder explained that apart from doing clean-up campaigns, the WE Movement will be organising seminars and other workshop programmes in various communities to educate a wider span of persons on finding solutions to pollution.
