Over 100 Juba students join fight against plastic pollution

More than 100 students at Juba Proper Secondary School in Gudele 2, Juba, took part in environmental education and a school cleanup on Oct. 22 as Save the Nile expanded its campaign against plastic pollution.

The activity was part of the organization’s Plastic-Free Nile: Youth-Led Cleanup & Advocacy initiative, which combines environmental awareness with practical action to encourage young people to protect their surroundings.

From classroom lessons to action

During the session, students learned about the environment’s role in providing habitats, supplying essential resources and absorbing waste. The discussion drew on environmental functions described by sociologists William Catton and Riley Dunlap.

Students also explored how waste discarded around homes, streets and schools can spread into the wider environment, contributing to plastic pollution. The lesson was followed by a cleanup at the school, giving participants an opportunity to put their learning into practice.

Students said they had learned a great deal from the activity and planned to share environmental awareness in their communities while taking personal responsibility for protecting their surroundings.

Why it matters

Plastic pollution remains an environmental concern that requires action beyond awareness sessions. By involving students in both education and cleanup activities, Save the Nile is encouraging young people to recognize how everyday waste disposal affects their immediate environment and the wider Nile ecosystem.

The initiative also aims to extend environmental responsibility beyond school grounds by encouraging students to pass on what they learn to families and community members.

Save the Nile’s Plastic-Free Nile initiative is co-funded by the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective.

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