National Tree Planting Day Initiative : In Partnership with: BUSCC, Voice of Bungoma Network, Faulu Bank, Linda Mazingira Initiative, Kenya Forest Service, Sidian Bank, and Equity Bank.
Planting Seeds of Change: A Collaborative Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
In a powerful display of community unity, the Kenya Workers Rights and Harmonization Program (KWRHP) joined forces with a coalition of partners—BUSCC, Voice of Bungoma Network, Faulu Bank, Linda Mazingira Initiative, Kenya Forest Service, Sidian Bank, and Equity Bank—for a impactful World Environment Day 2023 event.
Held at Mikayu Friends Primary School under the global theme “Solutions to Plastic Pollution,” the initiative combined education and direct action to address one of the most pressing environmental challenges.
Aligning with a Broader Vision
The collaboration underscores our shared commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
Our amazing team marking World Environmental Day at Mikayu Friends Primary School
Combating Plastic Pollution: A United Front for a Greener Future
This environmental action is integral to KWRHP’s holistic approach to worker welfare. A healthy, unpolluted environment is a fundamental prerequisite for healthy communities and safe workplaces. By participating, we reaffirm that the fight for workers’ rights is interconnected with the fight for a sustainable and green future for all.
A Day of Education and Action
The event featured two key components:
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Educational Workshop: Facilitated by the Kenya Forest Service and Linda Mazingira Initiative, the session educated students and community members on the impacts of plastic pollution and practical solutions, such as reduction, reuse, and proper waste management.
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Tree Planting Ceremony: Together with the partners and the school community, we planted dozens of indigenous tree seedlings on the school grounds. This act symbolized a lasting commitment to nurturing the environment and combating the effects of pollution.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to realizing a green, sustainable, and equitable future, in line with both national goals and the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
