Equiearth Foundation Sierra Leone will mobilize and train youth volunteers to implement
climate change and environmental protection activities in schools and communities across
Bombali District, Sierra Leone.

The initiative will engage volunteers in:

i. Climate change awareness campaigns
ii. Community sanitation and cleaning exercises
iii. Tree planting activities
iv. Environmental education in schools
v. Waste management sensitization
vi. Formation and strengthening of school environmental clubs such as the “Little Green Champions Club”

The volunteers will work closely with schools, community leaders, teachers, youth groups, and
local authorities to promote environmental sustainability and active citizenship.

Objectives
i. To promote volunteerism among young people in Sierra Leone
ii. To increase climate change awareness in schools and communities
iii. To encourage community participation in environmental protection
iv. To strengthen youth leadership and civic engagement
v. To support sustainable environmental practices through volunteer action

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Volunteer Involvement
The project will engage youth volunteers from different communities and schools within
Bombali District.

Volunteers will:
i. Participate in training sessions on climate change and volunteer leadership
ii. Conduct awareness campaigns in schools and communities
iii. Lead community cleaning and sanitation exercises
iv. Support tree planting and environmental restoration activities
v. Facilitate environmental club activities in schools
vi. Promote community participation and local ownership of environmental protection

Target Beneficiaries
i. School pupils and students
ii. Youth groups
iii. Teachers
iv. Community residents
v. Women and local leaders
vi. Communities vulnerable to environmental challenges

Expected Outcomes
i. Increased awareness of climate change and environmental protection
ii. Increased youth participation in volunteerism and community service
iii. Improved community sanitation and environmental practices
iv. Establishment and strengthening of school environmental clubs
v. Increased tree planting and environmental conservation activities
vi. Stronger collaboration between youth volunteers and local communities

Contribution to International Volunteer Year 2026

This initiative supports the objectives of the International Volunteer Year 2026 by promoting:
i. Volunteerism
ii. Youth engagement
iii. Community service
iv. Civic participation
v. Sustainable development
vi. Community resilience
vii. Environmental sustainability

The activity demonstrates the important role volunteers play in supporting local development and
addressing global environmental challenges.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
i. SDG 13: Climate Action
ii. SDG 4: Quality Education
iii. SDG 15: Life on Land
iv. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
v. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Location
Bombali District, Sierra Leone
Implementing Organization
Equiearth Foundation Sierra Leone

Conclusion

Equiearth Foundation Sierra Leone remains committed to empowering young volunteers to
become active agents of positive environmental and community transformation. Through
volunteerism, education, and collective action, the initiative aims to create sustainable impact
while contributing to the goals of the International Volunteer Year 2026.