Members' Blog

Location: Las Vegas, USA. My project is running a club in my school called the Outdoor Intellect Club or OINC in short. The club is focused on making my school more environmentally sustainable, and also participating in ways to help in environmental conservation outside of school. The initiatives that OINC is considering include: Tree planting, Wilderness Survival workshops, environmental awareness campaigns, etc. So far, the club has done 2 initiatives: Installing more recy

Location: Nakuru, Kenya. Water pollution is a significant global issue affecting both human health and the environment. It stems from various sources, including industrial and agricultural waste, sewage, and oil spills, leading to contaminated drinking water, ecosystem damage, and health problems. In Nakuru, Kenya, one of the biggest contributors to water pollution is improper waste disposal.

Location: Thapar Institute, Patiala, Punjab. The global proliferation of microplastics (MPs) - plastic particles smaller than 5 mm - has become a critical environmental and public health concern. Recent research across 42 countries highlights their ubiquitous presence in tap water, bottled water, and groundwater. These contaminants act as "Trojan horses," carrying heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants into the human body, potentially leading to severe health issues s

Location: Bhiwani, Haryana, India. This project represents a pioneering collaboration between Paryatan Foundation and the University of East London (UEL) to design and construct an innovative Civic Centre serving the underprivileged children of slum communities. The centre will function as both an educational institution for disadvantaged children and a hub for community development, to be built entirely using Sugarcrete®, an ultra-low carbon bio-based material that upcycles

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon. Eduqu'EAU is an educational and scientific project that aims to analyze water-related issues using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing, while raising awareness among young people and communities of the need for sustainable management of this essential resource. Through mapping, hands-on workshops and educational campaigns, the project combines science, education and citizen action to strengthen knowledge, preservation and good

Location: South West Region, Cameroon. The focus of this project is Education and Awareness — training and sensitizing youth on climate change, its causes, impacts, and solutions. Community Involvement — engaging youths in local climate-friendly initiatives such as tree planting, recycling, and clean-up campaigns.Advocacy and Leadership — building youth capacity to advocate for climate action and environmental sustainability in schools, communities, and online spaces.

Location: Santa Rosa de Agua Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela. The purpose is to foster environmental restoration of the Lake Maracaibo ecosystem and strengthen the social fabric of Santa Rosa de Agua by implementing integrated waste management solutions, access to safe drinking water, and infrastructure rehabilitation anchored in active community participation and sustainable income generation.

Location: New York City, USA. The goal is to provide accessible opportunities for middle and high school students to engage in architectural thinking. Use design challenges to connect students with real-world urban issues, starting with Chinatown.

Location: Makabe, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS) is a simple, low cost, and scientifically validated method for making contaminated water safe to drink. It uses solar UV radiation and heat to destroy harmful microorganisms.

Location: Manguo Slum, Nyahururu, Laikipia County, Kenya. Raise Awareness: Educate at least 80% of Manguo Slum residents on the environmental and health impacts of improper waste disposal and the importance of protecting the Uwaso Ngiro River within 12 months.

Location: Palo Alto, CA USA. Growing up in California I have gained a unique love for the ocean and water, yet I have also realized the strong impacts this has on our community. I hope to petition the reopening of a community pool in my small town to act as a gateway to water education. With experience in Child Development and lifeguarding, I have seen first hand the utter importance of water safety, especially for our youth.

Location: Oka, Edo State, Nigeria. Water is a basic human need, yet millions of people globally, especially in developing communities, lack access to safe and clean water. Poor water quality contributes to waterborne diseases, reduced livelihood productivity, and environmental degradation. In Nigeria, many communities rely on rivers, wells, and boreholes without consistent testing or treatment.

Location: Delta State, Nigeria. Empowering Coastal Communities through Ocean Literacy and Biodiversity Conservation” is a community-based initiative aimed at strengthening environmental stewardship among coastal youths through hands-on training in ocean literacy, water quality management, and biodiversity conservation. The project addresses the urgent need to improve public understanding of aquatic ecosystems while equipping young people with practical skills to monitor, re

Location: Far North Region of Cameroon. The project will be implemented in critical communities in the Far North Region of Cameroon, including the villages of Sara-Sara (Mayo-Danay), Mazavou (Mayo-Tsanaga), and selected localities in the Diamaré and Mayo-Sava departments. These communities are particularly vulnerable to water-related crises due to frequent flooding, severe drought, and limited access to safe drinking water.

Location: Mundwa Community in Pune. In 2021, the Mula Mutha Revival team created a questionnaire for primary research in which we interviewed locals around the Mula Mutha River as a way to not only promote awareness in the community but also to learn about the concerns of community members. During these conversations, one person said, "college students come and do this project for some time and then are done, [they leave and forget about the issue].”

Rajasthan is the largest state in India. It is known as the Desert State. 70% of Rajasthan, including the Jodhpur area, is in the Thar Desert. The Thar Desert is one of the most populous deserts in the world. It is also the leading Indian state in the use of renewable energy with its solar energy farms and wind turbines. Water, food, nutrition, and health are the primary concerns for the rural villages and tribal areas which are mostly engaged in farming and animal husbandry.