Green Apple Week of Service Launches in Bangalore, India

Green Apple Week of Service Launches in Bangalore, India

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Global Communities and Christ University launched it’s second annual Green Apple Day of Service week, highlighting on the theme “eco-friendly practices.” This is the beginning of a week-long series of events which aims to bring together students, volunteers and the community to advocate for a healthier and more sustainable Bangalore.
The first day kicked off with more than 200 students participating in a rally and street play performances in neighborhood slum communities to raise awareness about protecting the environment and hygienic living. As green leaders in their communities, these students will continue to raise awareness about promoting a healthy living environment.
The Green Apple events will continue the whole week with visits to Christ University’s Zero Waste campus and Green Building. There will be an orientations on topics such as conservation and e-waste, tree planting drives in schools and inter-school competitions. Corporate volunteers will be involved in mural painting at a dry waste collection center. Through the Green Apple campaign, students, teachers, parents and corporation partners will come together in support of healthy, sustainable environments.
About Green Apple Day of ServiceGreen Apple Day of Service gives individuals, companies and organizations the opportunity to transform schools into healthy, safe, cost-efficient and productive learning places. This campaign is powered by volunteers who participate in reaching out to students’ community; media partners, like-minded organizations. On this day, advocates around the world, including students, teachers, parents, elected representatives and others, will come together in support of healthy, sustainable schools by participating in the day of service; leaving a meaningful and lasting impact.
Why Global Communities
Global Communities is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is a partner with Center for Green Schools on their new cause to promote healthy learning environments and schools. Global communities – India, is working to promote decentralised waste management, including  improved waste collection, recycling of waste and enhancing livelihoods of waste collectors in Bangalore with the support of Caterpillar Foundation.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS:
Global Communities-India
Founded in 1952, Global Communities (formerly known as CHF International) serves people around the world, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future. Global Communities’ mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low and moderate income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic and environmental conditions. Its reputation is built on the strong relationships they have with the communities they serve – engaging and involving them throughout the development process through a unique methodology that keeps control and ownership in their hands.
CSA, Christ UniversityCentre for Social Action (CSA), is a ‘Students Movement for a Humane and Just Society’ where student communities are sensitized on various issues affecting the poor and the marginalized sections of society. Established in 1999, CSA works towards promoting social responsibility values amongst the student community. With the support of volunteers, faculty and full time development professionals, CSA is strongly engaged in addressing issues related to child rights, socio-economic development of women, youths and farmers, livelihood, community mobilization and environment/climate change issues.