Day One Highlights:
Sustainability and Sustainable Development: Expert insights and interactive discussions.
Climate Change: Unpacking the facts, impacts, and local solutions.
Practical Climate Mapping Session: Participants identified and mapped climate-affected areas in their communities.
The engagement was electric! Participants fully immersed themselves in the sessions, sharing experiences and ideas.
Our goal: Empowering Eco Leaders to champion climate resilience in their communities
Our mission is clear: to empower eco-leaders who can tackle the climate crisis through impactful initiatives in their communities. Today’s sessions focused on providing practical solutions and strategies to mitigate climate change.
Key Highlights from Today:
1. Training on Climate Solutions: We dove deep into the various solutions available to combat climate change. Participants learned about innovative ways to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability in their daily lives.
2. One-on-One Orientation: Each participant had the opportunity for personalized guidance as they embark on their climate advocacy journeys. We provided essential information and creative ideas to help them become effective advocates and leaders in their communities.
3. Waste Management Workshop: A significant focus of today’s workshop was on waste, recycling, and upcycling. Participants engaged in discussions about the importance of managing waste responsibly and the impact it has on our environment.
4. Hands-On Upcycling Activity: To cap off the day, we rolled up our sleeves for a practical session! Using plastic waste, we created beautiful ocean scenes complete with aquatic creatures and plants, all crafted from plastic caps and paper. Participants also made stunning decorative flowers from plastic waste, learning how creativity can play a vital role in reducing pollution.
Through these activities, we demonstrated how easy and fun it can be to upcycle waste, turning it into something beautiful and useful.
World Water Day.
22 March 2024, on World Water Day, we embarked on a mission of education and empowerment in the Bomaka community. Our team visited water areas to spread awareness about the vital importance of water in our lives. Under this year’s theme, ‘Water for Peace,’ we highlighted the value of maintaining peaceful, eco-friendly habits around water sources.
We urged community members to cherish their water areas by avoiding littering and conflicts, fostering a harmonious environment for all. Armed with impactful messages on stickers, we adorned every water spot, ensuring a constant reminder of our shared responsibility towards water conservation.
During our visit, we discovered a precious natural water source in dire need of attention. Overflowing with garbage, this pristine source poses a health risk to the community, exposing them to waterborne diseases. Our resolve is stronger than ever as we gear up for our next mission—to safeguard this invaluable resource and protect the well-being of the Bomaka community.
International Day Of Forest
21 march 2024 World Forest day we are so excited to announce the successful conclusion of our groundbreaking project “Championing Forest and Trees Protection”. Through series of sustainable advocacy initiatives, we have been at the forefront of efforts to safeguard our invaluable forests and trees.
📢 Amidst impactful media campaigns featuring captivating visuals, enlightening video lessons, engaging online webinars, and a special session on HI TV, we have strived to raise awareness and educate the public about the importance of preserving our natural environment.
Our journey in close Collaboration with Eco-NetworGlobal and UB SDG HUB led us to the enchanting Bonakanda community, nestled at the base of majestic Mount Cameroon. This oasis of nature serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and significance of our forests. It was our mission to connect with community members and farmers, inspiring them to cherish and protect the precious trees that surround them.
Green Valentine at Mountain Kids Orphanage
We spent the day with the children, spreading love not just for each other, but for our precious environment too. 
Together, we played fun environmental games like the waste segregation game to make learning enjoyable! 
Celebrating International Day of Education with Make it Greener NGO!
Inspiring Youths for Sustainable Development and Volunteerism!
Exploring the meaning of sustainability and sustainable development.
Understanding the UN Sustainable Development Goals and their significance. Unveiling the diverse roles that youths can undertake to contribute to the attainment of these goals.
Exploring the power and potential of volunteerism.
Discovering different forms and the countless advantages of volunteering.
“Youth Engagement in Environmental Protection.” 13 January 2024, we embarked on a vital mission to the Wonya Mavio community water catchment.
We’re thrilled to kick off the year 2024 with a remarkable achievement! Make it Greener is proud to announce the successful completion of the third phase of our project, “Youth Engagement in Environmental Protection.” Today, we embarked on a vital mission to the Wonya Mavio community water catchment.
At the heart of our mission is the advocacy, education, and engagement of youths and communities in protecting our precious environment. The Wonya Mavio water catchment is not only the largest but also the purest and most natural source of water for this community and neighboring areas.
With utmost dedication, we gathered our passionate team and took on the challenge of cleaning up this essential water catchment. Our efforts included removing plastic waste that had accumulated in the area, clearing away overgrown grass that threatened the catchment’s cleanliness, and ensuring its pristine condition.
🌱✨ Make it Greener: Phase Two – Engaging Youth in Environmental Protection – Sensitization and Cleanup Campaign in Mile 18 community Buea! 🌍🌿
Saturday 9th, December 2023 marked an incredible milestone in our mission to create a cleaner and greener world. With hearts filled with enthusiasm and boundless energy, our dedicated volunteers gathered for the second phase of “Youth Engagement in Environmental Protection” in the vibrant community of Mile 18, BUEA!
Our passionate team rallied together, spreading out like a force of nature, to tackle the plastic waste that had found its way into every nook and cranny of the community. From households to shops, public spaces to schools, we were on a mission to educate and inspire change.
Armed with knowledge and compassion, we visited local homes, schools, and businesses, engaging with community members and individuals to shed light on the true impact of a dirty environment. We discussed the harmful effects of waste and, more importantly, empowered them with practical tips on how to properly manage and dispose of their waste.
But it didn’t stop there! We also had the incredible opportunity to visit a renowned school within the community, where we had the pleasure of educating the young minds of tomorrow. We taught the pupils the importance of caring for our environment and, together, we embarked on a cleaning mission within their school grounds. Seeing their faces light up with excitement and understanding was an absolute joy!
🌿🌍 Make it Greener: Youth Engagement in Environmental Protection 🌍🌿
7 December 2023 .In collaboration with the Buea Council, the Community Network for Advocacy, the Delegation of Environment, MINJEC, and the American Corner UB, we organized an impactful seminar that took the first step towards empowering and inspiring the next generation of environmental guardians. Over 150 passionate youths gathered at this extraordinary event with a shared mission: taking action to protect our precious planet.
The seminar was an absolute blockbuster, filled to the brim with invaluable lessons on environmental protection. Attendees delved into topics such as the laws governing environmental preservation, the implementation of good environmental practices, and effective waste management techniques. We also explored how young people can actively take the lead in safeguarding our environment for a sustainable future. 🌱
The energy and enthusiasm at the seminar were truly remarkable, reflecting the dedication of our youth to making a positive difference. We are incredibly proud of their commitment and are confident that they will become the driving force behind transformative change in their communities.
🌟🌍🌿Make it Greener: Empowering Communities Through Environmental Action🌿
On the occasion of the International, Day 5 Dec 2023 of Volunteerism, Make it Greener, in collaboration with the Delegation of Youth Affairs and Civic Education and the Delegation of Environment, Nature, and Sustainable Development, organized a grand celebration at the Regional Multipurpose Youth Empowerment Center. The event aimed to recognize and honor the remarkable efforts and contributions of volunteers in nation-building and community development throughout the year.
The highlight of the event was the tree-planting activity, which perfectly aligned with one of Our core objectives. Recognizing the crucial role that planting trees plays in environmental protection, the entire Make it Greener team enthusiastically participated in this significant endeavor. With shovels in hand and determination in their hearts, they planted a multitude of trees, symbolizing their commitment to combating deforestation, preserving biodiversity, and mitigating climate change. 
On the 1st of December 2023 MAKE IT GREENER NGO took part in the fight against HIV and AIDS with theme
“Let communities lead”
MIG NGO partnered with the delegation for youths and civic education of the southwest region [MINJEC] alongside the Regional hospital of BUEA. They had a street walk to sensitize members of the community about the dangers of HIV AND AID and also how to live health for those who are affected. Members MIG NGO also participated in the free HIV SCREENING and encouraged other members of the community to get them self’s checked
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION( TREE-PLANTING EXERCISE) CARRIED OUT AT GOVERNMENT BILINGUAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL LIMBE (17 MAY 2023)
Make It Greener (MIG) took it as one of its projects to plant trees, as tree planting is one of the major ways to curb this climate crisis our planet faces today. May 17 was accepted to execute this project at this Government institution.
40 trees available were given to forty different students to plant. Each student was asked to give a name to the tree he or she planted. A number of them named the trees after their name, while others gave fantastic names t their trees. They were also asked to carter for the trees till they can survive on their own. We also assured them that we will be visiting at certain intervals(every after 3 months) to ensure they are taking good care of the trees. This exercise ended with Make It Greener motivating the students that planted the trees with token of cash to enable them take proper care of the trees.
Teenagers reproductive health education carried at Njimafor Bamenda on 1st July 2022
Reproductive health education for teenagers in africa communities is a taboo topic of discussion among parents and their children and this has led to social ills like; Unwanted pregnancies, Menstrual stigmatization, Transmission of STDs, Sexual Exploitation. In an effort to address these ills, we carried out a reproductive health education with 52 girls (13 to 18 years) of Njimafor Catholic schools with the objective of empowering them with knowledge on Menstruation, Menstrual hygiene and Menstrual cycle .Distribution of school needs to the less privileged and internally displaced (IDPs) pupils around the Tiko municipality on the 27th August 2022.Make It Greener(MIG) executed a project by extending a helping hand and impacting the lives of some less privileged and IDP pupils with school needs for the school year 2022/2023. This event took place at Amen Solid Foundation Tiko. The Triumphant Ladies Tiko helped us figure out the less privileged and IDPs in Tiko and its environs beforehand.
Make It Greener (MIG) at Cameroon Foster Care Center (CAHECAM), an orphanage in the Limbe II municipality, situated in mokindi near the Limbe omnisport stadium.
On Wednesday 16 March 2022, the Make It Greener delegated members around Limbe to visit the orphanage. Impacting lives is one of our objectives, therefore, it was indeed fulfilling and exciting reaching out to this vulnerable children
Clean up campaign Limbe streets march 2022
Good deed day participation in Limbe, April 2022.
Good Deeds Day is an annual tradition of doing good, where hundreds of thousands of people around the world choose to volunteer and help others every day, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good, be it large or small, to improve the lives of others and positively change the world.This day of community service was launched in 2007 in Israel by businesswoman and philanthropist, Shari Arison, through Ruach Tova, a Non-profit organization that connects people who want to volunteer and organizations in need of assistance. Cameroon happens to be one of those countries that celebrate good deeds day. In Cameroon, a number of non-profit organizations come together to celebrate this memorable day.Make It greener wasprivileged to be part of this year’s 2022 good deeds day celebration in Cameroon, south west region chapter along with other non-profit organizations. The celebration here took place on Friday 1st April 2022, at prime bilingual nursery and primary school Mukundange, Limbe II subdivision south west region of Cameroon. It was our first ever opportunity to participate in this life blowing celebration. This year’s celebration ended with us planting trees on the host’s school campus – doing good to our environment.
