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In a global effort to promote the significance of Earth Day on April 22, 2024, the Sister Places for Earth Day 2024 initiative has emerged with a resounding call to action. Under the theme “Planet vs. Plastic,” the initiative sheds light on the alarming reality that 380 million tons of plastic are manufactured annually, with a meager 9 percent of it ever being recycled.

This worldwide campaign endeavors to unite individuals across the globe by adorning public spaces with symbolic representations of Earth Day. From embellishing benches to painting vibrant murals on walls and streets, the project seeks to engage the youth from diverse organizations. Together, they collaborate to design and decorate these public spaces, infusing them with a unified message for environmental preservation.

The initiative’s objectives are clear and ambitious. Firstly, it strives to cultivate awareness about Earth Day through innovative and visually captivating means, effectively transforming key public spaces into hubs of eco-consciousness. Secondly, it aims to forge international connections among young activists advocating for climate justice, fostering a sense of solidarity and collaboration. Thirdly, by harnessing the power of artivism, the initiative seeks to mobilize youth creatively, empowering them to be catalysts for positive change in their communities and beyond. Lastly, it endeavors to lay the groundwork for future collaborations, strengthening the global network of youth dedicated to environmental stewardship.

Through the Sister Places for Earth Day 2024 initiative, a beacon of hope shines bright amidst the pressing environmental challenges of our time. As young activists join hands across borders, their collective efforts serve as a testament to the power of unity and determination in safeguarding our planet for generations to come.

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International Partners and Networks

1. 11.11.11 Belgium
2. Aksyon Verde Pilipinas
3. ATM Youth Network Philippines
4. Movimiento Ciudadano frente al Cambio Climático (MOCICC), Peru.
5. Philippine Movement for Climate Justice
6. Wakana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia – Friends of the Earth Indonesia

Local and National Partners and Networks

1. Aksyon Verde, Pasig Chapter
2. Aksyon Verde, Taytay Chapter
3. Convergence of Youth for Environmental Justice
4. Didipio Earth Savers Multi-Purpose Association
5. KUMASA NA! Youth – Pangasinan
6. Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns
7. Nature Ambassadors for Sibuyan Island, Romblon
8. Philippine Science High School – MIMAROPA Region Campus
9. Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Katutubong Kabataan
10. Sangguniang Kabataan – Brgy. Alcate, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
11. Sangguniang Kabataan – Brgy. Poblacion East, Umingan, Pangasinan
12. The Good News, Polomolok, South Cotabato
13. Viscan YouthMappers, Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte

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1. 11.11.11. Pilipinas
2. Caritas Philippines
3. Balaod Mindanaw
4. Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center
5. Non-Timber Forest Products
6. Rotary – Satellite Club of Fort Bonifacio Global City Titans
7. The Samdhana Institute

The website is live, with some first pictures of ATM Youth Network in action https://11.be/sister-places-earth