By Oliver Bock | Project Assistant
Together. Clean. Active.
Our RespAct project on beautifying Kreuzberg playgrounds, took another leap. The INA Kita in Kreuzberg has agreed to jump-start the initiative and provide space next to the playgrounds to house toys, balls, and other playground equipment for children to play with. Then, when the children are done, the toys can be returned to the space and stored safely until the next child wants to use the public space.
Children take it to the streets
As part of the project, children also formulate their wishes for an improved and more beautiful neighbourhood. Together, we take their desires to the streets. Previous campaigns among others targeted the urgent need for cleaning up dog dirt from the streets and pay attention to dump waste properly. In order to achieve sustainable impact, we seek talks with parents, neighbours and teachers to take the waste problem centre stage.
A summer full of RespAct
Meanwhile, summer is getting closer and the RespAct team is getting prepared for the 2017 summer camp for children and adolescents in Berlin. Between July 24 and August 4 there will be 10 days of fun, interactive learning and ideas on how to improve the Neukölln and Kreuzberg neighbourhoods. The agenda comprises workshops on environmental topics such as waste separation and avoidance, upcycling, excursions and a neighbourhood rallye. Following the objectives of last year’s summer camp, RespAct aims to reach even more children from socially deprived neighbourhoods this year. The RespAct modules strengthen children's self-efficacy, resilience, civic participation and know-how on the preservation of nature.
For the 2017 summer camp we still have to cover costs for the children’s meals and care. Therefore, we would ask you to make a donation under https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/respact-children-stand-up-for-their-communities/. To make all children benefit the most from the program and support them in their personal development.
Best wishes and lots of thanks for your support,
Your RespAct Team
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