Water Blogged

The Environmental Advocacy Club at Ripon High in California focuses on learning sustainable practices and patterns for daily life implementation. We are eager and prepared to deepen our understanding of global and local issues we can address collectively. Our enthusiasm extends to fundraising efforts to positively impact areas in need of water and sanitation.

We planned 2 fundraising events to help support Green Land Junior School in Uganda. The first was a Coin Drive at school. We set up four coin jars in each English classroom, labeling them for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, making it a class competition to boost participation. Posters were also displayed to inform about the fundraising cause. The second event involved setting up a booth to sell keychains and bracelets during our year-end dance, chosen for its high attendance. Promotion was done via Instagram to remind attendees to bring cash. Additionally, club members engaged in making the keychains and bracelets during lunch, with some taking supplies home to continue the effort.

Indirectly, we raised awareness across the entire school of about a thousand individuals. Additionally, by hanging posters throughout the community, we extended awareness beyond just high school students.

“I’m so glad Emmie decided to bring this project to our club. It was a great way for our club members to get involved in creating an impact on the environment.” – Jenna, President of Environmental Advocacy Club

“All the merchandise made is so cute. I’m so glad I can make an significant impact towards a good cause.” – Student

“Sometimes it can be hard to fully understand how much people need help and I can feel hopeless. However joining environmental advocacy club I wanted to help people and the planet and I was able to accomplish and help out through making keychains.” – Club Member

– story submitted by The Environmental Advocacy Club at Ripon High