The workshop to be held at Kampala Serena Hotel coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Uganda Little Hands Go Green, a civil society organization. Over 250 of their senior Green Climate Justice Ambassadors are expected to attend the workshop held under the them: “Our Environment is Our Future and Our Future is Our Responsibility – A Healthy Planet for the Prosperity of All.”
The Rt. Hon. Speaker will be joined by the Swedish Ambassador to Uganda, the UNDP resident representative, the Minister of State for Environment, and Green Patrons from over 40 top schools.
“We are glad to announce that the office of the speaker has confirmed her presence at a climate change conference we have to mark ten years since inception. Like President Museveni who twice graced Green Festivals at Kololo Independence Grounds, Hon. Among has accepted to be part of this noble cause,” Joseph Masembe, the CEO and founder of Uganda Little Hands Go Green told The New Vision.
According to Masembe, an environmental law graduate from Glasgow University, Scotland, on 24th May 2012, Uganda’s Little Hands Go Green was launched in Yumbe District by a group of young committed child citizens and volunteers.
Masembe added that… “Our mission was simply to empower and nurture children as the main drivers of environmental conservation and climate change mitigation. Over the past 10 years, this green army of environmental patriots has traversed over 40 districts in Uganda uniquely using the model of fun and entertainment to drive the conservation message home in homes, schools, and communities.”
When asked why 10 years ago he chose to work with children, Masembe replied, “A child’s mind is like wet cement. Whatever you write on it becomes permanent. Involving children in the ownership of the fight against climate change will guarantee the posterity and sustainability of the eco-system thereby guaranteeing a green future.”
Masembe reveals that over the years, they have managed to champion fruit tree planting campaigns, beating plastic pollution, and creating urban farmers and green clubs in schools. With a network of over 450 schools all over Uganda with the Little Hands Go Green footprint, it is no doubt that this 10-year celebration is not just a memorable one, but one that prides its self in humble strides that will guarantee the sustainability of the Pearl of Africa.
