Participant Activities Africa

2008 - Participant Activities in Africa
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ALGERIA
Alger Scouts Musulmans Algeriens (SMA) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?165/55 On September 4, the Algerian Clean Up the World 2008 campaign took advantage of the school summer holidays under the theme, "Start Today... Save Tomorrow - Clean Up Our Climate." Approximately 500 members of the Scouts Musulmans Algriens linked up with millions of fellow Scouts and volunteers worldwide to share in this years environmental initiative. In the city of Tlemcen located in western Algeria, over 200 Scouts from the local scout groups of El Manar, El Amana, Ennahda and Ettwassol collected over 150 bags of waste. Also in the Algerian Eastern Annaba Province, many fellow Scouts helped with the collection of waste from the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea Algerian Seashore. Cub Scouts also took part in an environment quiz, raising their awareness of the challenges and problems that face their communities in relation to climate change and global warming. In Mostaganem, Scouts organised tree planting and a beach clean up with the participation of 240 Scouts. About 120 trees were also planted in a school. Local support provided by: GTZ, SARL LExquise. Annaba Association Hippone Pour le Developpement Collectif http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3210/158 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3210/227 The "Nettoyons Annaba" activity was carried out by Association Hippone pour le Dveloppement Collectif, on September 19, for CUW Weekend. Members of the group worked with the local scout group, council, business and student associations to clean the FLN - Champs de Mars park area in Annaba. Recycling bins were also installed in the park for future use. Coverage of the days activities was later shown on the ARTE television channel. A second activity, a clean up of various cemeteries in Annaba was also organised by the association. The clean up caught the attention of the local council and will hopefully ensure that government institutions show greater concern in caring for cemeteries in the area. Bousaada Association Essaada de BouSaada A range of educational based activities were organised and carried out by the Association Essaada de BouSaada, to enable primary and high school students to become more active in protecting the environment. The association compiled and distributed their "Green Space" guide to approximately 22 schools. The guide provided practical advice on organising a clean up activity. By working with teachers at the schools, clean ups were carried out at 12 parks in the district and 25 "Green Clubs" were created to encourage further environmental activities in the future. Students that participated in the activities were awarded with a special "environmental badge" for their efforts. Skikda Association Ecologica de Skikda Two clean up activities at Market and Larbi Ben Mhidi Beaches were organised by the Association Ecologica de Skikda, with both the local radio station and the Sonelgaz Society lending their support and participation in the clean ups. The clean up activities highlighted the need to protect coast areas and keep them and free of waste.
Other members in Algeria are:

Alger Forum Scoutisme et Environnement http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3393/219 Algerie Batna Draa Ben Khedda Guelma Oran Green Wish Troupe Alraja Batna Association de Protection de l'Environnement et de l'Ecologie (THAFSUTH) Talaia Salem Scout Heliopolis de Guelma SMA El Izdihar Oran http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3367/332
BURKINA FASO
Bobo - Dioulasso Association pour un Developpement Durable Burkina Faso (ADD) Ecole KUAC
CAMEROON
Douala Benevolent Association for Protection of the Environment and the Socially Underprivileged (BAPESU) For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?820/154 BAPESU organised a clean up campaign in Bambui. 20 volunteers participated in a clean up activity which involved clearing grass and other waste that had been blocking drains and gutters. Grass and organic waste collected from the clean up was used to create a compost heap which will eventually be used as a fertiliser for growing cabbage and spices.The compost will be an example of an environmentally friendly alternative to fertiliserm, to show local farmers alternatives to use in their farming practises. The campaign carried out by BAPSEU was praised by local community members for bringing greater health benefits to the village community, as the waste cleared from the drainage areas will discourage breeding grounds for mosquitoes and decrease the risk of malaria rated illnesses. Kumba Africa Youth for Peace and Development Cameroon http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?993/196 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?993/281 Africa Youth for Peace and Development Cameroon conducted a variety of activities as part of the Clean Up the World campaign and the UNEP youth programme. Three different activities were held throughout the year. A tree planting campaign, organised in Ekobme Bonje saw trees planted at two local church grounds and at the hospital. To help address the problem of water pollution in the Ekombe Bonji River, an awareness raising campaign was carried out in the local community. To compliment these activities, members of Africa Youth for Peace and Development Cameroon also held environmental awareness raising days at local schools concerning proper waste disposal techniques. As a result of their activities, participants remarked that community members gained a greater sense of the need to be more responsible for the environment and thanks to the tree planting activity, there is now more shade available for people to enjoy. Forestry & Environmental Conservation Society (FOECONS) 2008 saw more than 10,000 trees planted including an activity held on WED carried out by FOECONS. Tree planting had such a strong focus to not only promote reforestation so that trees may act as a buffer in extreme weather events, yet to also establish permanent forests to act as carbon sinks. FOECONS also celebrated their CUW Weekend in October by carrying out a variety of tree planting and educational activities. Approximately 20 schools in the Kumba and Menji - Fontem regions, involved 2100 volunteers to work together to plant more than 700 trees. FOECONS complemented these activities with environmental awareness raising events, to help both students and the wider community develop a positive attitude towards environmental protection. Yaound Rseau pour le Dveloppement Rural et la protection de l'Environnement au Cameroun (REDREC) A tree planting campaign organised by REDEC and local environment bodies, took place in Yaound throughout the month of June. Approximately 250 people worked together to plant 200 trees. As part this campaign, a community awareness workshop supported by the mayor was also held in Bivem-Assi quarter, to inform residents about the health benefits of conducting regular clean ups.
Other members in Cameroon are:

Bamenda Buea Paradise on Earth - Agricultural, Constructional and Environmental Development Forestry, Agriculture, Animal and Fishery Network (FAAFNET) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3370/312 Douala Edea Mutengene -TIKO Ngaounderen Yaound Global Sports Alliance Douala,Cameroun Youths Ahead! - Collectif des Jeunes Talents (Jeunesse en Mouvement) Cameroon Environmental Protection Association (HIGH - TECH CEPA) Synergie Jeunesse et Dveloppement (SYJEDE) Groupe Comunnautaire des Jeunes pour la Protection de L'Environnement (GCJ) Little Angels of the Environment Cameroon (LANEC) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3377/203
CONGO
Brazzaville Association des Jeunes pour le Developpement Humain et la Protection de l'Environnement (AJDHPE) A clean up activity took place at a primary school in Brazzaville Maklkl, prior to the start of the 20082009 school year. The Brazzaville Maklkl municipality and more than 20 volunteers participated in the activity. Approximately 150 kilos of waste was collected with all recyclable materials being sent to a recycling centre for proper disposal. Thanks to their efforts, AJDHPE believed that they had contributed to making the school grounds a healthy environment for the start of the school year.
Other members in Congo are:

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Association Congolaise d'Education et de Prevention contre les Maladies et la Drogue en sigle ONG A Volontaires pour l'Environnement et le Developpement Pointe-noire Aide Jeunes du Congo http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3388/215
CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE)

Bukavu PEMEPHEA ASBL Several environmental activities were organised by PEMEPHEA as part of their participation in the Clean Up the World campaign. Approximately 800 people took part in a waste clean up day that was held across three districts of the Ibanda community in Bukuvu. The local mayor was also offered his support for the event. After the clean up day, posters bearing anti-litter messages in both French and Swahili, were placed throughout the area to spread the word about the need to dispose of waste properly. Three local radio stations publicised the event and an environmental conference held at at lInstitut Suprieur Pdagogique in Bukavu, was also broadcast on the radio station so that the community could also listen to the topics being presented. Thanks to organising these activities, there was a visible reduction in waste on the street and the community - in particular the local church and municipal leaders had greater interest in caring for the environment. Kinshasa Foyer Agricole de Kishiongo Approximately 600 volunteers took part in activities to clean up areas by removing tree waste from specified locations to allow for the building of Following on from previous years activities, The Foyer Agricole de Kishiongo continued with their community consultation and awareness raising activities surrounding clean drinking water supplies. The organisation published 10 articles with information concerning water borne diseases, advice for protecting portable water sources and tips on water filtration techniques. Activities were also carried out from January through to November 2008, whereby approximately 600 volunteers took part in activities to clean up areas by removing tree waste from specified locations, to allow for the building of schools throughout the Kwenge region in the south of the country.
Other members in Congo (Democratic Republic of the) are:

ONGD Tosunga (TS) Programme du developpement pour la gestion de l'Environnement et promotion des forets (PGED)
COTE D'IVOIRE
Abidjan ONG Vivre Sainement Three different activities were organised by Vivre Sainement in 2008. The first activity, an awareness raising activity concerning forest conservation was conducted with students aged 10-14 years, from the Abidjan district. More than 100 students participated in the activity which included writing an essay based on the question; "Our Forests: What is their future in our country?" Following this, further awareness campaigns concerning HIV/AIDS and improving public hygiene to combat pollution in urban areas, were held in the Yopougon and Koumass districts of Abidjan. These campaigns were organised with the support of the Minister for Health and Public Hygiene.
Other members in Cote D'Ivoire are:

le S R O (LE SERVICE DE RAMASSAGE DES ORDURES) Abidjan cte d'ivoire Scoutisme Marin Cote d'Ivoire
EGYPT
Al Qahirah Arab Office for Youth and Environment (AOYE) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?596/66

In line with the current focus of the United Nations for the Environment Program (UNEP), AOYE sought to address the threats of climate change through this years Clean Up the World campaign. Pollution, the depletion of natural resources, loss of farmland, the erosion of beaches, accumulation of solid wastes and air pollution was at the core of the campaign; an event that promotes action in all 16 Egyptian governorates. With their involvement in Clean Up the World sixteen years running, AOYEs focus this year was on beautifying and planting trees in target areas. This meant removing waste and cleaning areas, painting street pavements, planting trees and renovating street lighting. All activity was in full cooperation with all local councils. The bulk of the preparation for the campaign was headed by AOYE. Large numbers of t-shirts, banners and posters were printed and distributed to participants - nearly 4,000 young men and women - and the event received local, regional, and international media coverage. The creation of new green space and the trees planted as a result of the Clean Up the World activity is hoped to have a direct and positive impact on the reduction of climate change in Egypt, and the number of participants in the activities are increasing year after year through AOYEs efforts. The Ministry of State for Environment, Ministry of State for Local Development as well as the National Council for Youth were putting the campaign on their annual agenda not only in September of every year but all year round. Local support provided by: Egyptian mobile services company "MobiNil", Ministry of State for Environment, Egyptian Minister for Local Development Mr. Mohammed Abdel Salam El-Mahgoub, Chairman of the National Council for Youth Dr. Saffey El-Din Kharboush.
Other members in Egypt are:

Alexandria EESD http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3359/280 Assiut Cairo Maadi Safaga United Nations Youth Club Wadi Environmental Science Centre (WESC) Scouting4peace Solymar Paradise Beach Resort
ETHIOPIA
Addis Ababa UNEP Addis Ababa Office
GABON
Estuaire Nouvelle Nature Conservancy
GAMBIA
Bakau New Town Young People in the Media, The Gambia http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3355/190
GHANA
Accra Aruja Dance Ensemble Foundation http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3237/140 A waste removal activity was organised in the north industrial area of Accra on November 15. Approximately 100 volunteers took part in their first ever Clean Up the World event collecting over 2 tonnes of waste. The organic waste collected on the day was used as compost and the plastic bags collected were recycled. Local support provided by: Highland Springs Ltd, Travelmax Travel and Tours Ltd, Zoomlion Gh.Ltd.
Other members in Ghana are:

Akuapem Mountains Womens Forum (AMWF) Australian High Commission, Accra Bibweg Health Development Organisation, Ghana Child Welfare & Protection Agency http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1784/144 Clean Ghana Initiative Lechies / Young Leaders Forum Millennium Youth Foundation For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

Rescue Mission Ghana Rural Initiatives for Youth Action in Sustainable Development (RIYASUD) Saviour Experimental School Complex TGIB Production Town and Country Sanitation Achiase Liberation Women Development Association (LIWODA) Ghana http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3363/195 Assin Foso The Lost Talent Foundation Ghana http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3249/287 Kumasi Solid Kids and Teens Club Young People We Care (YPWC) Takoradi Beroea Sevices Mission International
KENYA
Kericho Motobo Environment Live Programme Clean up events were held in four Kenyan towns in March, May and September. Approximately 600 volunteers took part in each town collecting over 8 tonnes of waste in total. The organic waste was separated for composting and paper was sent to commercial recycling facilities. A tree planting and environmental education campaign was held in conjunction with the clean ups, reaching 2,205 students in 15 schools. The campaign was regarded as a success as not only did the events encourage greater community spirit, the waste that was recycled generated income for the community and the activities encouraged the local council to introduce regular waste removal services. Nairobi Kawangware Urumwe Youth Group Kawangware Urumwe Youth Group held a range of environmental activities to coincide with key global environmental events in 2008. The first activity took place on Earth Day in April with the Kawangware Primary School conducting a tree planting day whereby 200 students each planted their own tree. For WED a clean up activity was organised and was attended by more than 300 participants. 8 tonnes of waste was collected on the day and any valuable recyclable waste from the collection, was sorted and sold. CUW Weekend was another success story for the group with 200 participants working together to collect 10 tonnes of waste and plant 100 seedlings within the Ndurarua primary school grounds. Finally International Water Day was also observed by holding a water testing activity whereby water fetched from three various sources was monitored and the results from the data collected was sent to the Water Environment Federation for further assessment. Local support provided by: Plan International and the youth economic empowerment programme. Kibera Sidebridge Community Initiative http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1103/300 Whilst the Kibera Side Bridge Community Initiatives Clean Up the World activities were ongoing throughout the year, there was particular emphasis on September 24-25, during which the community was mobilised to clean up a major tributary to the Nairobi Dam. The support of the local administration was invoked to assist in raising awareness of the impacts of dumping refuse, and the resulting pollution to the Nairobi Dam. Although no funding was received and only limited support, locally and internationally, approximately 200 people were involved in the activities. Due to the recent civil unrest in Kenya, the activities were used to highlight peace, with the slogan "our environment, our peace". It is hoped that continued efforts in raising environmental awareness and cleaning up the tributary will lead to the return of some fish species to the dam. The local community too, in realising that "we are our environments keepers", will learn the benefits of proper waste management; including reduction of mosquito breeding areas and thus malaria transmission, as well as, instilling a sense of community spirit and national pride. The recognition from Clean Up the World has given the group a sense of pride in its work and increased awareness and support of its efforts by the local administration. Mulembe FM Mulembe FM, a radio station based in Nairobi, organised a Clean Up the World event in the western province of Kenya during November and December. With the assistance of local government bodies, environment agencies and the private sector, they coordinated the planting of more than 20,000 tree seedlings in Kakamega forest. The forest is one of the only remaining areas of Guineo-Congolian tropical rainforest in East Africa. The volunteers whom took part in the tree planting campaign came from an estimated 57 villages and some 60 schools near the Kakamega forest. By involving the local community, the campaign was able to create awareness amongst the community of the value of forests and by providing ideas on sustainable ways of using forests, this will help to conserve the forest in the future. Pillars of Kibera Youth Kibera For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1114/298 Pillars Of Kibera Youth Group organised four clean-up events in Kibera as part of their Clean Up the World initiative. In September, 25 youths cleaned all the offices and a clinic in the Kibera District Officer Compound. In October, 50 residents of Kisumu ndogo village cleaned drainages that were constructed through the support of the Undugu Society. In November, 25 youth came together under Pillars of Kibera to clear 3 dumpsites that were posing a threat to human settlement. In December, 40 youth joined hands under the Ministry of Youth for a tree planting exercise in Olympic Estate and Olympic Primary School. The dumpsite and drainage system were cleared to control stagnant water that leads to water borne diseases and soil erosion. Up to 50 residents and 75 youth were engaged in the community service and the activities promoted the spirit of volunteering and collective responsibility. Nakuru Youth Wildlife and Environmental Movement (YWEM) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1008/324 YWEM carried out a variety of activities throughout 2008. The first activity in May was held as part of "Conservation Week" at Egerton University campus. Members of YWEM planted 40,000 trees at Ngongongeri farm and also attended a waste management workshop, which was informed the participants of sustainable waste management practises. As part of the week long event, students on campus were also involved in an environmental networking program, with outlined the need to adopt lifestyle practises and attitudes in order to achieve environmental sustainability. To celebrate CUW Weekend, YWEM organised several clean ups within the grounds of Egerton University and of Ndarugu market. Members of the community as well as students from the university and schools were also involved in a clean up of the river Njoro on September 20. Local support provided by: Faculty of Environment and Resource Development (FERD).
Other members in Kenya are:

Bomet Bungoma Homa Bay Kangundo Kimilili Kisumu Mombasa Tumaini Outreach Singers Mashambani World Watch Environmental Watch Programme Good Fella Youth Agape Love International Christian Women Partners (CWP) Environment Trust of Kenya Kenya Watersports Trust http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3295/139 PUSH -People United to Save the Harbourline Nairobi Destiny Africa Eastleigh North Youth Welfare Association (ENYWA) Eco-Club Action Former Mates Adventure and Discovery Association (FORMADA) Health and Environmental Awareness Leaders (HEAL) Humaam Welfare Association JEC Laikipia Wildlife Forum Mathare Youth Sports Association MGSN Environmental club http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3373/206 Stay Alive Youth Support Group Nyeri Siaya Kiini Sustainable Initiative (KISI) Centre for Integrated Community Development & Outreach (CICDOT) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3371/200
LIBERIA
Monrovia Bushrod Waste Management and Development Enterprise For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

Creative Children in Arts (CCA) Liberia Community Sanitition Service Movement for the Promotion of Gender Equality in Liberia (MOPGEL) Youth Against Sanitation (YAS) Youth for Change Network
MALAWI
Lilongwe Centre for Community Empowerment and Development http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3245/153 The Centre for Community Empowerment and Development (CECAD) incorporated their Clean Up the World activity with a demonstration march held in Lilongwe on December 6 as part of the Global Day of Action against climate change. More than 350 people took part in the march that was organised to coincide with the 2008 UN Climate Talks that were taking place in Poznan, Poland from December 1-12. CECAD was also involved facilitating a series of climate talks, entitled the "Rethinking Our World Initiative" that were conducted in 18 schools throughout Lilongwe reaching approximately 1,800 students, to raise awareness on the issue of climate change. Through their activities, communities - in particular the youth population, are more aware of issues surrounding climate change and the need for each individual to act. This was particularly evident during the December 6 march with more than 75% of participants being young people. Local support provided by: Environmental Affairs Department, UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme.
MALI
Bamako Comit de Gestion et de Valorisation des Dchets (COGEVAD)
MAURITIUS
Beau-Bassin Mauritius Scout Association
MOROCCO
Ifrane Association des Amis du Val D'Ifrane: Ifrane-Maroc Centre de l'Environnement et du Dveloppement Rgional http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?655/134 Marrakech Zaio Observatoire de la Palmeraie de Marrakech (OPM) Association Mobadara pour le dveloppement durable et tourisme
NAMIBIA
Swakopmund Kelly Hicks
NIGER
Niamey SaPHTA MUHALI http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3286/123
NIGERIA
Aba Health & Environmental Care Initiative Health and Environmental Care Initiatives embarked on a clean up campaign for three months, from September until December of the surrounding area of Ekeoha shopping centre and at the Old Court Road Market in Aba. Commencing their campaign on CUW Weekend, 1500 volunteers participated in cleaning the gutter and drainage systems around the shopping centre and in the market area, as well as sweeping the grounds of the entire premises. The event captured the attention and praise of both business owners and visitors to the market, thanks to the clean surroundings which resulted from the clean up. Health and Environment initiatives view their event to have been successful in improving local health conditions due to cleaning up areas of stagnant water which are often breeding grounds for bacteria. Vision Bearers Youth Organization http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?951/301

Vision Bearers Youth Organisation Clean Up the World events were held in three zones of the Aba South locality in April, June and August. More than 70 participants were involved in the three waste clearing activities. All organic waste collected at the cleanups were put into compost and recyclable wastes were sent to recycling centers for disposal. Additionally, environmental education and awareness workshops were also held in the communities reaching out to a further 700 people about the link between health and the environment. Ado-Ekiti Environmental Management Corps (EMC) With a focus on environment and infrastructure maintenance, EMC embarked on a campaign to lead by example and educate the people of Nigeria. Waterways were cleaned and 1770 trees planted, and 300 billboards were erected to curb the dumping of waste materials in waterways in Ekiti State. On August 21, EMC launched a magazine named Mineralinks that focuses on mineral, environment, and tourism issues. During the launching, environmentalists were invited to deliver lectures on conservation to more than 1,000 participants. The occasion also served as an avenue to enlighten the dignitaries about the objectives of Clean Up the World. On November 24 - 26, EMC carried out the educative part of their campaign with, "House to House Talk on Trees Planting and Waterways Cleaning in Ekiti." The group spoke to 400 households in Ado-Ekiti, Ifaki-Ekiti and Aramoko- Ekiti on the issues of tree planting and on the importance of keeping the canals clean. Benin city Environmental Protection And Food Program School children and local residents took part in two clean up events held in November, in Ugbeze and Iguoke. Thanks to the activities organised by the group, there was a marked reduction in the amount of waste on the streets. A particular highlight of the event was when elderly people in the area came to thank participants for their efforts in improving the appearance and health of the local area. Ibadan Local Youth Assembly of Nigeria Health and Environmental Care Initiatives embarked on a clean up campaign for three months, from September until December of the surrounding area of Ekeoha shopping centre and at the Old Court Road Market in Aba. Commencing their campaign on CUW Weekend, 1,500 volunteers participated in cleaning the gutter and drainage systems around the shopping centre and in the market area, as well as sweeping the grounds of the entire premises. The event captured the attention and praise of both business owners and visitors to the market, thanks to the clean surroundings which resulted from the clean up. Health and Environment initiatives view their event to have been successful in improving local health conditions due to cleaning up areas of stagnant water which are often breeding grounds for bacteria. Lagos State Nigeria Climate Change Working Group The Nigeria Climate Change Working Group carried out an environmental awareness raising event about tree planting and the role that trees play in combating climate change. Approximately 100 attendees were at the event. Further environmental awareness raising events were held in December, this time focusing on waste management and the ways people can benefit from recycling and reducing waste. A positive outcome of the events was that participants learnt of the benefits of recycling and how wealth can actually be created through reusing rather than disposing of certain waste products. Otukpo Society for Life and Human Development Initiative (SLHDI) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?2656/247 SLHDI ran a variety of events through the year with a focus on educational based activities concerning the themes of climate change, waste disposal and health and hygiene practices to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as malaria. Following the activities participants were able to network with each other, increasing the possibility of sustaining and developing their environmental programs in the future. Local support provided by: Blossom Development Initiative, National Youth Service Corps (Otukpo Chapter), Generation on Track in Transit (GOTIT).
Other members in Nigeria are:

Aba Abakaliki Blueprint Concepts and Environmental Services Neighbourhood Environment Watch (N.E.W) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3318/262 Awodi-Ora - Apapa Calabar Ejigbo Enugu Ibadan Vision Outreach Youth Project Environmental & Petroleum Geochemistry Research Group (EPG, NIGERIA Youth Leadership Network (YOLEN) Union 2015 Bolak Waste Management Deamseed International For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

Ikot abasi Ikun-Ekiti Kagos State Lagos Foundation for Environmental Ethics and Developments (FEEDS) Gasaa Business Ventures Nature Cares Afrimat Ventures http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1067/97 Bibweg Health Development Organisation Nigeria British Council Nigeria Foolproof Squad Global Youth Positive Empowerment Initiators (GYPEI) Greenlink Lagos mainland Niger Delta Gifted Youth Initiatives Green Ambassadors Foundation http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3360/193 Onitsha Osogbo Owerri Port Harcourt Victorian Foundation Eden Society International Foundation Society Fot The Protection of Nature And Environment Environplan Initiatives Green Fingers http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3357/191 Youths Environment Society (YES) Uyo World Communities Empowerment Network
SENEGAL
Dakar Convention des Jeunes de Pikine Scouts du Sngal
SIERRA LEONE
Freetown Action Group for Education [AGE] in Sierra Leone BIBWEG Health Development Organisation - Sierra Leone conscience international sierra leone Global Unification Humanity Rescuer Committee Restoring Hope to Women and Destitute Children ( RHEWDEC) Student Educational Network Sierra Leone Tangible Academic Youth Forum Organization (TAYFO) Youth Movement For Peace & Non Violence
SOMALIA
Mogadishu Omali Rehabilitation and Development Agency (SORDA) Somali Forum for Peace and Democracy
SOUTH AFRICA
Pretoria SOAPkidz http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?952/47 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?952/48

The "Moreleta Spruit Clean Up", was organised by SOAPkidz as a CUW Weekend activity on September 20. 350 volunteers included 123 children from the SOAPkidz programme hiked along the 10 km walking trail at Moreleta Spruit, collecting litter and waste along the way. A total of 348 bags of waste were collected on the day. A second event, a "clean up of Nel Spruit" saw more than 100 volunteers work together to remove approximately 40 bags of waste from the reserve. Local support provided by: Pick n Pay Faerie Glen local conservation group and local police divisions.
Other members in South Africa are:

Durban Forest View Primary School http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3305/152 Institute for Zero Waste in Africa KZN Agriculture and Environmental Affairs: eThekwini Johannesburg Johannesurg Pietermaritzburg Plastics Federation of South Africa CEEP Dusi Umngeni Conservation Trust (DUCT) Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy Pretoria National Victim Empowerment Programme
SUDAN
Gedaref Communication in Solid Waste Program or Women Forum (home visitors)
TANZANIA (UNITED REPUBLIC OF)

Dar es Salaam Tanzania Youth and Environmental Network (TAYEN) TAYEN carried out a series of environmental awareness raising workshops throughout various schools in Dar es Salaam to encourage students to participate in conservation activities. Entitled "Youth Environmental Clubs", the workshops were held across 10 schools with students learning about how they can contribute to improving the environment in their school area and community. Through the course of the workshop plans to start tree nurseries within the school grounds and organising future clean up events were developed. Local support provided by: School administration of Makongo, Tegeta, Boko and Mbezi Beach, Boko secondary school of Dar es Salaam.
Other members in Tanzania (United Republic of) are:

Emet Dar Es Salaam School Joint Environment and Development Management Action (JEMA) Mwanza Tabora Children's Health and Environment Caretakers Clean Up Tabora http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3342/173 Zanzibar White Star Society Zanzibar Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ZSPCA) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?883/194
TOGO
Lom Magnificat Environment Association (MEA) Clean up activities were organised by the Magnificent Environment Association in Lom, throughout April, June and September. Approximately 1583 people participated in activities ranging from awareness raising days, to tree planting, waste collection and recycling activities. The activities carried out helped to make people more aware of the importance of good hygiene to avoid the risk of illness and disease and through carrying out clean up and recycling activities, plastic bag waste, which is a large problem in Lom, was also reduced. As a result of the activities the association noted that there was a positive change in the habits of people towards their environment. Sokod Rseau des Organisations de Dveloppement de la Rgion Centrale (RESODERC)

Three separate awareness raising activities were organised by RESODERC in 2008. In April, "la terre nest pas une poubelle"(Earth is not a garbage bin) campaign was organised. Approximately 100 members of the group went to 35 local areas to deliver talks concerning personal hygiene and the link that health has to a clean environment. Clean up activities were incorporated into the campaign, with all the waste collected being either burnt of sent to local waste disposal facilities. The second campaign; "Non la dpendance du carbone"(No to carbon dependence) was held in June, whereby environmental awareness activities were combined with tree planting activities. An estimated 10,000 trees were planted at schools across the Sokod district. In October, a final campaign concerning food security and the challenges that climate change may present, was organised so that members of RESODERC could learn more about this issue in order to share their knowledge with the wider community. Village de Danyi-N' Femmes Volontaires Debout pour le Developpement Durable (FVDD) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?682/243 The main focus of activities organised by FVDD in 2008 was centred on a clean up of local river areas. Approximately 271 volunteers were involved in both clean ups of river banks and tree planting activities which resulted in trees being planted alongside rivers and roadsides. At the associations headquarters, a concerted effort was also made to recycle rather than throw out plastic waste.
Other members in Togo are:

Lom Pae Togo (Pour un Avenir Ensoleill) Volontaires pour le Developpement et l'Assainissement de l'Environnement (VDAE)
TUNISIA
Tazarka Association de l'Environnement de Tazarka http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3399/236 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3399/245 For their first year participating in the Clean Up the World campaign, Association de lEnvironnement de Tazarka worked with the support of the local Council to install a series of waste disposal bins along the main road in Tazaka. More than 40 volunteers including the Tazarka Scout group and school children were involved in the activity. To complement this, an awareness raising day was held on June 15, to educate the local community about the importance of a having clean community and to discourage people from littering roadsides. Later in the year, a tree planting activity took place on November 23, at three places in Tarzarka. Approximately 20 Scouts were also involved in the activity. Local support provided by: lAgence du Protection et dAmnagement du Littoral (APAL).
Other members in Tunisia are:

Bousalem Jeune Chambre Economique Bousalem Tunisie
UGANDA
Kampala Nature Palace Foundation To coincide with the official opening of Mabamba Eco-tourism Information Centre, the Nature Palace Foundation organised a 1-day environmental awareness raising and media campaign involving up to 600 volunteers made up of community members, schools, local leaders, district officials, civil society organisations and political leaders. The "Fix Up our Wetlands of International Importance: Mabamba Clean Up Campaign 2008" took place at Mabamba Bay Ramsar Site on Friday September 19, 2008. Mabamba is an important breeding ground for migrant bird species and is home to globally threatened bird and rare plant species. Due to the important role that wetlands play in controlling climate change, The Nature Palace Foundation chose this site to conduct their Clean Up the World activity. About 100kg of waste (crop residues and plastic materials) was collected and an emphasis on the reforestation of the catchment area and the need to conserve the wetland ecosystem was highlighted throughout the event. Local media organisations published the event and as a result the clean-up helped to increase environmental awareness amongst the community. The Government Minister of Water and Environment made a speech and encouraged community members to begin and initiate their clean up campaigns in their own homes. As a result of the clean up campaign, the Minister ordered the local authorities to remove all illegal structures which were constructed in the wetlands reserve area and were a source of pollution and continuous degradation of the reserve. Local support provided by: Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation.
Other members in Uganda are:

Arua Fort - Portal Klin Arua Ventures Canon Apolo Primary Teachers College

Kampala Kazinga Youth Volunteer Service (KYVS) Wakiso Environment Conservation & Development Initiative (WECADI) Kampala City Kasese Lira Town Tororo Foundation for Integrated Rural Development (FIRD) Bwera Youth and Environmental Pollution Association Hope Revival Agency for Rural Devevelopment (HORARD) Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry & Environment Concerns (SAFE)
ZAMBIA
Lusaka United Nations Youth Association of Zambia - Green Section (YUNA-ZAMBIA) For the third year in a row, The United Nations Youth Association of Zambias Green Section (YUNA-Zambia) joined in the CUW Weekend with their campaign, "Make Zambia Clean and Healthy".The activity was carried out September 19 in the Northern part of Lusaka City, about 15km from the Central Business District. The area is an open space between a hospital and an urban settlement area called Mandevu and has been the target of domestic waste dump from residents. The waste was composed mostly of plastics, papers, left-over foods, empty tins and combined household waste. Over 50 volunteers combined gathered in Mandevu Compound and carried out both an awareness raising activity and cleaning exercise aimed at ensuring that Lusaka residents are safe from diseases which may brake out as a result of garbage accumulating near their homes. In particular the area risked becoming a breeding ground for various diseases like Malaria and sources of transmittable diseases like cholera. Apart from collecting this refuse, youths from Rhodes Park School PTA also cleared blocked drains which had been filled with plastics and other components of domestic waste.
Other members in Zambia are:

Mazabuka Albidon Zambia Limited
ZIMBABWE
Bulawayo Harare Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association Environment Africa
2008 - Participant Activities in Asia Pacific

AUSTRALIA
Adelaide Frank Ford (Ford Residents Group) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?620/16 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?620/59 On September 21, Ford resdents group organised volunteers to clean up Semephore Beach. The event involved collecting rubbish from the waterways and surrounding vegetation. Whilst the participants found walking through water, sand and scrub challenging, the area is now much cleaner as a result of the event, for all to enjoy. Brisbane Cook Islands Queensland Association Inc. In September, the Cook Islands Queensland Association organised an event to clean up the area around the Eagleby boat ramp and the adjacent council park. Approximately 52 members, along with local volunteers, collected 2 trailer loads of waste, including cans, bottles, plastics, paper etc. This has been an annual event over the past four years. After the clean up, volunteers and their families enjoyed a BBQ sponsored by the community. Not only will the community benefit from a cleaner environment, it is also hoped that the event has raised awareness of the need for proper waste disposal and recycling to improve living standards. Knox Friends Of Blind Creek Billabong, Knox For the past nine years The Friends of Blind Creek Billabong in Australias Ferntree Gully have been organising an array of clean up activities within their local community. A CUA event was held in March and a Clean Up the World event in November. During these two annual clean-ups the team found a lot of waste in their reserve and along the creek. The team also took part in regular tree planting and weeding throughout the year; building a sense of ownership and pride for their surroundings. The local council supplied The Friends of Blind Creek Billabong with environmental warning signs to put up in the area for the sake of the wildlife and bush land, along with a skip which the group fill with waste materials, while separating recyclables. The campaigns have discouraged the use of the area as a dumping ground and The Friends of Blind Creek Billabong aim to restore a sense of pride within their community and improve their attitudes towards recycling. Local support provided by: Mountain Gate G and B Butcher Shop, Cool Store on Dorset Road and Knox Council. Lewisham Clean Up Southern Beaches Once a month more than 15 volunteers met to clean up a designated area in the Sorell Municipality of Tasmania. Clean Up Southern Beaches began as a group after habitually cleaning up the roadsides of the Southern Beaches for many years. As individuals they were making no major headway. Since the group have combined their efforts and with the advice and assistance from Clean Up the World, they have managed to receive recognition and support from their local Council for providing bags, access to waste disposal, collection and signs to be placed in strategic places around the Southern Beaches area. The roadsides leading into the Southern Beaches are now much cleaner and the sense of communitys spirit has soared. Besides a way to clean up more efficiently, the groups common interest has become a powerful link towards getting to know each other. Clean Up Southern Beaches have begun making links with other local community groups and hope to gradually improve attitudes to roadside rubbish. Wearing high profile road safety vests have also proved to be a great advertising technique in attracting more volunteers every month. With the local mayors support and their community newsletter editors now providing Clean Up Southern Beaches with free advertising there is now a wider interest in the groups activities. The Department of the Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts will also be featuring the group in their statewide anti-litter campaign. Local support provided by: Sorell Council. Melbourne City of Monash The City of Monash supported three Clean Up the World sites on October 21 and 28. Approximately 40 volunteers participated, which was an encouraging increase from 27 volunteers the previous year. The events resulted in the collection of 98 bags and 855 kgs of waste being collected, as compared to 25 bags in 2007. Thanks to these events, the community will benefit from cleaner parks and reserves. The events also aided in raising awareness of the impact of litter and pollution on the environment and fostering community spirit. Now in its second year of supporting Clean Up the World events, the council faced challenges in recruiting volunteers and the nomination of clean up sites, although there was a marked increase from 2007. It is expected that earlier and broader promotion will continue to increase participation and awareness. Local support provided by: Friends of the Children Foundation, Friends of Damper Creek and Clean Up Railway. Melbourne Bodhgaya Support Group

A Clean Up the World clean up activity was held in the town of Gaya, State of Bihar, India in October 2008. Approximately 50 volunteers participated to remove collect waste from the pathway that leads to Griddhakuta Hill, a Buddhist sacred site. The waste was carried back to the Vietnamese Buddhist Monastery in Bodhgaya for disposal. Melbourne Gaya Support Group hope the activity will soon be a regular part of future Buddhist pilgrimages, raising awareness within the travellers community and helping to keep the local environment clean for the local people. Local support provided by: Vietnamese Buddhist Monastery in Bodhgaya, India. Ryde St Andrew's Socioreligious Justice/Fraternity In Truth Inc http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?835/116 On September 20, a Clean Up the World event was held at Lane Cove National Park. Consisting of 12 families and their children, up to 63 people participated and worked together to clean up various parks, roads and creeks in the area to improve the overall quality of the water, soil and vegetation. 65 bags of waste plus some old abandoned automobile tyres were collected from water holes and streams. To promote the event invitational pamphlets were distributed to local residents in nearby areas to solicit local supporters. St. Andrews Socio-religious Justice/Fraternity In Truth Assoc, Incs affiliation with Clean Up the World has become well known amongst the Korean Socio-religious communities, and the group received a Certification of Appreciation from the Mayor of City of Ryde Council. Sydney Brambles Limited http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?738/19 On the third weekend of September, Brambles volunteers in Sydney worked on bush regeneration and cultural heritage works at Middle Head in the Sydney Harbour National Park. Work included removing weeds, planting native trees and the uncovering of a historic stone drain. Clean Up Australia The 19th Clean Up Australia Day, held on the first Sunday in March 2008, saw more than 800,000 Australians take to their streets, waterways, beaches, and parks to remove rubbish. Together they donated an estimated two million hours to the environment, making Clean Up Australia Day the single largest community participation event in Australia. Plastic took centre stage in 2008, accounting for more than a third of rubbish in our environment. A Business Clean Up Day was also organised, as a way for business to participate in campaign. In addition to choosing a site to clean up, businesses also had the opportunity to participate in the Adopt-A-Site program. This program offers companies the opportunity to show their support by funding a community Clean Up site. Schools across the nation also showed their support for the campaign by participating in the Schools Clean Up Day. "The Green Teacher Award"was an initiative from the Schools Clean Up Day, whereby teachers were recognised and rewarded at a state and national level for their time and use of resources in inspiring green initiatives within their school. From the results of Clean Up Australia Day 2008 it was clean that community groups, individuals, schools, businesses and councils continued to be the core strength of Clean Up Australia Day. Clean Up Israel Year round activities organised by Clean Up Israel were carried out across Israel in 2008. Approximately 40,000 volunteers took part in a variety of different initiatives and campaigns - ranging from the "Adopt a Site" and "Green School" initiatives, local community clean up days, to larger scale campaigns such as the "Clean Beach Campaign" held at locations including: the Dead Sea, Eliat and Kinneret, and activities arranged as part of the "Clean Up the Mediterranean" campaign. A particular focus was placed on organising activities to coincide with the period prior to Passover (March-April), traditionally a time of physical cleaning for Jewish people and after the High Holy Days (in September), a time of spiritual cleaning. As a continuation of efforts to improve the environment in Israel, a highlight for Clean Up Israel was when then Knesset Internal Affairs and Environment Committee approved a bill to establish an annual National Clean Up Day to take place in March. Clean Up the World http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?556/240 For details the Activites undertaken by Clean Up the World Headquarters please see the Activity Report 2008 - Introduction. Dive 2000 - Neutral Bay Sydney On September 21, Diver 2000 volunteers helped to clean up the area around Balmoral Baths in Mosman, Sydney. Divers braved the cool 16-degree water to retrieve rubbish, including a crow bar, road barriers, a tent, angle grinder and plenty of drink bottles from the water. This area is well known as a habitat for sea horses, as well as other sea life. The group was hopeful that through this activity and by displaying signs advertising the event that they raised awareness of the impact of pollution on sea life and the need to dispose of waste appropriately around the beach. The organiser of the Dive 2000 event, held another clean up event at her office building to collect cigarette butts. A total of 4 volunteers collected 460gms (or half a shopping bag) of cigarette butts over their lunch hour. After speaking with the building manager about the clean up, additional smoking bins were put out for smokers to properly dispose of their butts, rather than throwing them in the garden. The use of bins will assist in reducing the fire hazard around the area, which is surrounded by bush. Global Children Incorporated For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

As part of their Clean Up the World 2008 campaign Global Children Incorporated launched their "Environment and Nature Program" (ENP) in seven primary village schools in the Pejeng area of Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. From April, Global Children Incorporated trained the children in waste management disposal and provided each school with bins for recycling paper, metal, plastic and for collecting compost waste. They also provided a waste pick up service for the recyclables on a weekly basis. For WED the school children prepared banners to raise environmental awareness and a tree planting activity was carried out at each school. Over the weekend of June 1-3 the schools collected three truckloads of waste from their schools grounds and nearby drains. The ENP program has positively impacted the lives of 1,100 children and the immediate village area surrounding each of the seven schools. As a result the grounds are now clean and free of disease-producing bacteria and the children have learnt the difference between recyclables and wastes. Mowbray Public School A clean up event was held within the school grounds of Mowbray Public School. Teachers, students and parents all got in involved to remove waste from the school grounds. All paper waste collected from the day was recycled.
Other members in Australia are:

Coonabarabran Dubbo Gold Coast Lake Macquarie save the bush Dubbo Tidy Towns Elanora State High School Quigley Sustainability Landcare Group http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1091/53 Maryborough Melbourne Ergon Energy Green Team BADGAR Wildife Rescue Camberwell Primary School Connect East Pty Ltd Friends of the Children Foundation North Ringwood Scarborough Sydney Scouts Australia Remco Van Santen Art & Soul Graphics CoastKeepers ( National parks Association of NSW) DECC/Lane Cove National Park Friends of Rambutso Inc. (FOR) International Volunteers for Peace - Australia Madden Gopal Family North Rocks Community Church The Greenwave Initiative Townsville Sea Turtle Foundation http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1111/87 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1111/239 West Melton Friends of Toolern Creek
BANGLADESH
Bhola Agency for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention (AID__CAP) AID-CAP organised a Clean Up the World tree planting campaign in the Bhola district of Bangladesh, which ran over two days. Volunteers, including students, NGO representatives, women and young people, participated in the event. A total of 50 trees, of varied species, were planted throughout the city. This AIDCAP campaign provided many benefits to the community, including: increasing environmental awareness in the community and surrounding area; uniting individuals within the community; creating a link between the environment and public health and facilitating a cleaner, greener environment for all to enjoy.
Other members in Bangladesh are:


Banglamotor Bangladesh Adventure Club http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3327/161 Dhaka Democratic Development Centre (DDC) Environment Club, IUB Leo Club of Dhaka Heaven Plus Safety Assistance For Emergencies (SAFE) Volunteer Aid
CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh British Embassy, Phnom Penh Chi Phat Community Based Ecotourism Committee Sihanoukville Planet Biodiesel Outreach Cambodia
CHINA
Lanzhou Green Camel Bell (GCB) Over the CUW Weekend, 65 volunteers from around Lanzhou took part in Green Camel Bells "Clean Up the World, Love Our Globe" event held at Lanzhou Zoo. The volunteers cleaned up waste, created awareness by educating tourists about their inappropriate behaviour (littering) and promoted environmental protection. The volunteers gained high praise and support from the public.
Other members in China are:

Shanghai Shanghai Rendu Management Consulting Co., Ltd
FIJI
Suva Clean Up Fiji http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1620/258
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Papetoai Te Mana o Te Moana
HONG KONG
Kowloon Green Power The sixteenth Clean Up the World event in Hong Kong was held on the 15th September, the day after the Mid-Autumn Festival, in Aberdeen Country Park. The guests, together with 50 volunteers from Green Power, collected the waste produced after the Mid-Autumn Festival. The focus this year was on barbecue waste. Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with barbecues is a common habit of many Hong Kong people, and for convenience disposable cutleries are mostly used and extra food prepared. Aiming to urge people to reduce their waste, the volunteers were divided into three teams and appealed to holiday-makers in Aberdeen Country Park, Stanley and Shek O beaches. The Clean Up the World event raised environmental awareness amongst holiday-goers and Green Power hope that they will try to change their habits for future festivities.
Other members in Hong Kong are:

Hong Kong Ecovision Asia
INDIA
Allahabad National Forum for Environmental Studies and Conservation (NESCO) A range of activities were organised by NESCO in collaboration with the Ewing Christian College in Allahabad. On WED, students at the college celebrated the day by participating in a lecture concerning various environmental issues. Following the lecture, the NESCO group organised a cycle rally throughout the city. In addition to WED day, a series of clean ups were carried out at the college campus to ensure that the grounds stayed in a clean and attractive state and served as a reminder to students to keep their campus an "eco-conscious"place. Bhubaneswar Action For Food Production (AFPRO)

A Coastal Clean Up and Hand Wash campaign was organised by AFPRO in Gopalpur, to create an awareness among local fisherman, the general public and students, of the harmful effects that marine debris has on beach and coastal areas and of the importance of good hygiene practices. Activities were organised to take place on September 16, in support of Coastal Clean Up Day. More than 300 participants came together to take part in a march throughout Gopalpur town, carrying banners displaying anti litter slogans such as "Clean Beaches - Save Fish" and hand washing for improved personal hygiene messages. Following the rally, the particpants embarked on a clean up of a 3 kilometre stretch of Gopalpur beach. Plastic bags and cigarette butts, account for a large portion of the 5 kgs of waste collected on the day. Local support provided by: Eastern Water Aid India, NETFISH, Berhampur University, Gopalpur college, College of Fisheries, Shradha Hostel. Chirala Bala Tripura Sundari Educational Society The focus of Bala Tripura Sundari Educational Societys campaign; "Clean & Green"was on improving the air and water quality in their local area in Chirala. A particular focus was on cleaning drain water areas and the planting of more trees. 200 volunteers took part in cleaning drain water areas and pipelines and were also involved in constructing new pipelines in order to reduce the number of mosquitoes often found in the drains, thus helping to prevent vector borne diseases such as Malaria. In clearing away the waste found in these areas, the Bala Tripura Sundari Educational Society believe that their activities have helped to provide more sanitary conditions for poorer communities. Local support provided by: Bharati Degree College, Vikas School. Ghaziabad Sarvjan Sukhaya Seva Samiti - Vasundhara,Ghaziabad http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3369/199 Sarvjan Sukhaya Seva Samiti organised two activities in December. A tree planting activity was coordinated to take place across several areas of Vasundhara and Ghaziabad with more than 100 volunteers taking part in the event. In association with this activity an "Environmental Education Campaign" was also held in December with two local schools taking part. The campaign focused on educating participants on proper waste disposal practises in public places and the importance of keeping the city clean & green. Local support provided by: GHAZIABAD NAGAR NIGAM(Local Municipality), Nearly thirty Residents, Welfare Associations(RWAs) of Vasundhara, Ghaziabad. Vanasthali Public School, Sector 10-C, Vasundhara & Local Media, Anupam digital Photo Studio, Sharma Electricals. Nashik Ashoka Education Foundation http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3255/93 A unique quiz competition organised by The American Centre and the Ashoka Foundation, at Kalidas Kala Mandir, on September 30, was a one of a kind experience for students, parents, teachers and everyone present. As Maharashtra takes pride in being the first Indian State to incorporate Environmental Studies as part of academic curricula, several efforts are also being made to encourage environmental awareness in the young minds. The All Nashik Earth Genius Contest "Give the world a wake up call" also commemorated the International Year of Planet Earth as proclaimed by UNESCO. The Clean Up the World competition was organised in Nashik to raise environmental awareness among students and parents. 35 schools participated and there was a crowd of 3000 in the two rounds. In the first round students presented their ideas on thoughtprovoking, futuristic subjects like global warming, waste and pollution, low impact living, clean energy, and many more. This was followed by a quiz, and later a round where each student was given a topic to speak on the spot for two minutes. The American Center collaborated with the Ashoka Education Foundation to provide international quality environmentalists as judges, plus resources, funds and expertise throughout the campaign. The schools and media rallied around the event and motivated the children and parents to take part, improving environmental awareness. After the success of this Clean Up the World event, organisers are planning next years campaign to be an all-India affair. Local support provided by: The American Centers program advisor Janardhanan, Environment Expert Jenny Parikh and Ashoka Education Foundation Director Dr. Jawahar Surisetti. New Delhi Amity International schools http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3386/213 The Amity International School organised a series of environmental activities and initiatives throughout the year. As a part of the "Clean Yamuna Campaign", the school conducted a series of tests on water samples collected from both upstream and downstream areas of the Yamuna River. To learn about the importance of looking after the waterways system, students also visited the Haiderpur water treatment plant to see the water treatment process in action. A tree planting drive was held in July during Environment Week with saplings that have medical and economic value being planted around the school. This was complemented by the "Clean thy Neighbour"event, where students conducted a clean up of the grounds of a local theatre. As a long term initiative, the Amity School has taken up the challenge of reducing their paper consumption and recycling paper where possible Rajkot Saurashtra Education Foundation (SEF) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1640/288 For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

On December 21, the Saurashtra Education Foundation (SEF) led a campaign which began with a lecture on climate change and continued with the creation of a giant poster which was signed by 125 students alongside an environmental pledge that they would "Start today to save tomorrow "in the fight against climate change. In addition to this activity one student at the school publicised the Clean Up the World message with homemade kites that he gave away to be flown on Kite Flying Day with Clean Up the World logos painted on. Srinagar Green Hopes http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1069/113 The activities that Green Hopes undertook throughout the year were focussed on the preservation and conservation of natural resources, promoting public health and hygiene, and combating global warming and climate change in the Kashmir region. The group runs several campaigns on behalf of the environment and national food security, including spearheading the effort to ban polythene and plastic bags in Kashmir. Green Hopes practices advocacy as well as affirmative action. Education and the promotion of awareness implementing a fact-based approach and demonstrating the linkages with public health have proven very effective for its campaigns. In addition to its current activities, Green Hopes plans to organise "eco clubs" in local schools, with the belief that to "catch them young" will instil concern for the environment in children, so that they become saviours of the earth. Participation in the Clean Up the World campaign has given Green Hopes volunteers a sense of belonging to a global team in the effort to save the environment; that they are no longer alone in their fight. Working with Clean Up the World has boosted the groups confidence, added a global dimension to its cause and enhanced its credibility within the local community. Local support provided by: Saint Lawrence School, Srinagar.
Other members in India are:

Ahmedabad Aurangabad Aurovillle Bangalore South Asia Youth Environment Network Eco Needs Foundation Avcleanup Group Education And Recreation Towards Healthier Planet (Earth) Prakuti Township Residents Association http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3243/292 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3243/293 Berhampur Dr. Debendra Kumar Sahu Vivekananda Educational Development Institute for Citizens (VEDIC) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3400/238 Bhavnagar Bhopal Bhubaneswar Bidar Delhi Kalyan Regional Community Science Centre , Bhavnagar Maitri Utkal Youth Association for Social Development (UYASD) Vasundhara Development Links Foundation Talismanic Youth Gandhinagar Nisarg Community Science Centre http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?837/38 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?837/165 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?837/166 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?837/167 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?837/168 Ghaziabad Society for Natural Resource Management and Community Development (SNRMCD) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3421/268 Gingee Gorakhpur Gujarat Gurgaon Guwahati Annai Charity Trust (ACT) Bridge DCW Limited - Soda Ash Division Delhi Public School Gurgaon Live Ecological Organisation (LEO)

Hyderabad Jaipur Clean Up Hyderabad Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Clean Up Porbandar Rural District Wing Of Research In Local Development (WORLD) Jalandhar Kalipatnam Village Kalol Karur Karur District Kavarathi Island Lucknow Kartavya Association for Environment Conservation, Advocacy and Solutions (AECAS) Green Planet Social Institute for Development and Rehabilitation (SIDAR) Society for Community Organisation and Rural Education (SCORE) Lakshadweep Marine Research and Conservation Centre Prithvi Innovations Sumeru Centre http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?863/67 Taru P Bhandari The Green Globe Org Madurai Muktsar Mumbai Society For Enlightenment and Empowerment Himmat B.D Somani International School http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3241/92 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3241/112 New Delhi Green Institute for Research and Development(GIRD) Mediavision Infotainment Company North Lakhimpur Patna Porbandar Rainforest Action Group Dharoha Clean Up Porbandar Porbandar (SSCUWIC) Porbandar Club (AAPNOO) Rishikesh Clean Himalaya Society http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1100/35 Society for Entirety, Efficacious, Development & Awareness (SEEDA) Rourkela Oandatch http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3397/232 Salem Salem District Society for Community Development Project (SCDP) Rural Education And Development (READ) Project http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1751/354 Siliguri Tirunelveli Tuticorin Varanasi Yavatmal GrEEN Women and Child Development Society NAATRU Jan Jagaran Santhan Vaishvik Vikas Sanstha
INDONESIA
Denpasar Bali International School http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1088/85 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1088/86 For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

The Bali International School worked to develop an ecological footprint reduction strategy, and as part of their Clean Up the World campaign they joined with a local high school to conduct a beach clean up. Litter in public areas is a major concern in Bali, so the group cleaned an area frequented by tourists; thus improving the aesthetics of the location and the impression it leaves. A tree planting activity on a neighboring island was also completed, as was a program encouraging members of the school community to cycle in to school. The additional planting of the almost 200 trees will assist in the rehabilitation of the area. Participating in a beach clean up created much discussion amongst the students in regards to campaigning. This led to a small group of students holding regular beach clean up activities near their homes. Bali International School believes that making students participate in such activities can lead to changes in behaviour. All the students involved are now more aware of the environmental issues that Bali face, and the school hopes they will change their practices and attitude towards their environment as a result. Jakarta EGA Briefings At the beginning of June, EGA briefings sent invitations to 298 organizations, universities, environmental groups, observers and high schools. A total of more than 10,000 volunteers joined Clean Up the World in 2008 organised by EGA briefings across Indonesia, Java, Bali, Celebes and in Sumatra. CUW Weekend in Jakarta was conducted on October 26 with more than 450 volunteers cleaned up a 3km route ending in Bung Karno Sports Hall in central Jakarta where environmental issues were discussed, several competitions were held and the Sports hall cleaned up. Media exposure included: Media Indonsia, Detik.com, Elshinta.com, Berani.co.id, Radio DFM, RRI, Prambors and Sonora. Visual exposure on TV : TPI, Indosiar, ANTV, and TVRI. Local support provided by: Trisakti University, Alfamart and PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia. TransTV, Bisnis Indonesia, B & B magazine and DFM Radio
Other members in Indonesia are:

Banda Aceh Bogor Forum Bangun Aceh (FBA) Tiga Sehati Yayasan Cipta Mandiri (Foundation for Creating Independence) Gianyar Pondok Ekiot Ketewel http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1064/49 Jakarta Selatan Kuta Kuta (Badung) Destructive Fishing Watch(DFW)Indonesia The Dance Company Bali Hotels Association http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?717/72 Legian Luwu Timur Mataram Salatiga Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Council - Planet Taskforce Puskesmas Bantilang Komunitas Hijau Biru (Blue Green Society) Tanam Untuk Kehidupan (Planting for Life) (TUK) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?785/50 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?785/65 Surabaya AV Peduli http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3420/273 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3420/274 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3420/275 Tunas Hijau Tulungagung Green Tree
IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)

Tehran Soodeh Educational Complex http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1046/282 A tree planting activity with 450 students planting approximately 200 trees in and around the school vicinity was held by Soodeh Educational Complex.The school also established a "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" group to collect, separate and recycle waste. As part of this activity, a compost for organic waste was established to help assist in the growth of the trees. Students were also provided with reusable bags to make the more aware of the need to minimise the use of plastic bags. For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

Other members in Iran (Islamic Republic of) are:
Karaj Center for Advancement of Rural Women Iran
JAPAN
Obu-Shi Obu International Association Approximately 570 people took part in clean up events held in three locations in the City of Obu on September 21, collecting around 500kg of rubbish. Waste deemed recyclable was sent to appropriate facilities, while other waste was taken to the Tobu Chita Clean Centre waste disposal facility for processing. By collecting waste from around rivers and ponds and the surrounding streets, the amount of waste that would find its way into waterways and cause further harm was reduced. An increased awareness of the need to watch what we do with our waste and where it goes is something else that participants gained from the activities. Local support provided by: Ishigase Community, Yoshida Community, Obu Community, Seirei no Kai, Kamisamaike Area Conservation Society, Herb no Kai, Obu Chamber of Commerce, Obu Lions Club, Obu Rotary Club, Boy Scouts, Aichi Shukutoku University Enokida Seminar, Toyota Industries Corporation, Obu Hokokai, Aisan Industry, Aichi Chita Nogyokyodokumiai, Obu Junior Chamber of Commerce, Elementary and Junior High Schools, City of Obu, etc. Tokyo Japan Environmental Action Network (JEAN) Each year, the Japan Environmental Action Network (JEAN) coordinates both a spring and autumn clean up campaign, with a particular focus on beaches and waterways. In 2008, JEAN organised clean up events at more than 400 sites with approximately 40,000 volunteers ranging from individual participants to local government and NGO groups, schools and universities, business groups and sports associations getting involved in removing waste and marine debris from riverbanks and beaches. The amount of waste collected was recorded by JEAN and published in their annual activity report, in the hope that the report will act as a means of highlighting the problem of marine debris and alert both the public and central and local governments in Japan, of the need to improve the this problem. Local support provided by: Amway Nature Center, Ei Publishing Co. Ltd., EVERBLUE, e-machitown Co., Ltd., GREENSTYLE, Japan NUS Co., Ltd., Keiyou Advance Distribution, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Limited and Smile Hear Club of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Limited, NETOFF, Inc., Philip Morris Japan, K.K., and Sapporo Breweries Ltd., The Beverage Industry Environment Beautification Association.
Other members in Japan are:

Kure city Toyama Agademia Northwest Pacific Action Plan (NOWPAP) Regional Coordinating Unit, Toyama Office http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3252/91
KAZAKHSTAN
Ust-Kamenogorsk Recycling
KOREA (REPUBLIC OF)

Seoul UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?805/184 The UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea hosted the event; "Clean Up the beach in Yeosu", from August 20-22. Approximately 100 college students from "UNEP Angel" a UNEP affiliated environmental youth organisation -participated in the event. A lecture entitled "The Importance and signification of the Ocean Environment" was attended then students went to the nearby beach to carry out their clean up activity. Waste items including plastic bags, bottles, and broken nets were removed from the beach, filling a total of 30 bags, each with the capacity to hold 100 litres. Participants were encouraged to think about where the waste came from and how it had ended up on the beach. Those involved in the clean up were hopeful that their activity may encourage other community groups such as business, government and civil society to work towards achieving a cleaner ocean environment. The UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea organises environmental activities for college students - like this one - every summer, to encourage young people to develop concern about environmental issues and to care for their surroundings.
Other members in Korea (Republic of) are:

Busan Regional Coordinating Unit of Northwest Pacific Action Plan (NOWPAP) Busan Office http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3251/90

MALAYSIA
Kuala Ketil SMK Teloi Kanan (Teloi Kanan Secondary School) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?520/51 SMK Teloi Kanan organised three activities from September 19-21, to celebrate CUW Weekend. The River Ranger Programme in Malaysia was started with approximately 600 students taking part in water monitoring activities, testing the pH, Nitrates , Phosphates and micro-invertebrate. This programme continued until December 18 with more than 12 thousand school children throughout Malaysia participating. More than 10 thousand seeds and mangrove seedlings were planted by school children at Kuala Gula - a place badly hit by Tsunami in 2004. Since that date the school has planted more than 100 thousand mangroves with the local fisherman and school nature club. 90 children also took part in a clean up river at the back of the school, one that has been adopted by the school since 2005. Melaka World Youth Foundation 300 volunteers from Taman Mini took part in the second Annual "Clean Up Melaka" event held on December 6, where volunteers collected recyclable waste from along the river banks and surrounding villages as well as planted trees.There was also an exhibition held on recycling and waste in which the local residents were advised on the negative impact waste in the river would have on tourism. Local support provided by: CIMB Foundation through their Community Link initiative which is supported by CIMB Bank and CIMB Islamic Bank, SWM Environment Sdn Bhd, Pembangunan Pertanian Melaka Sdn Bhd, Gula Perak Berhad, Melaka Historic City Council, Melaka River and Coastal Development Corporation, Renaissance Melaka Hotel, The Body Shop and KI Group.
Other members in Malaysia are:

Ampang Dungun Johor Bahru Kuala Lumpur Melaka Petaling Jaya NATURES HERITAGE Tanjong Jara Resort Soroptimist International Club of Johor Bahru The Scouts Association of Malaysia Holiday Inn, Melaka Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam (YAWA)
MALDIVES
Lhaviyani Atoll ProDivers Maldives, Kuredu Island Resort http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1194/117 The ProDivers group at Kuredu Island Resort organised a clean up event for 80 guests and 25 staff members. They cleaned the local reef, lagoon and beachfront collecting 200kg of waste. They were pleased to note that they had less waste to collect this year due to the impact that their cleaning activities were having on the local communities and their habits.
Other members in Maldives are:

ProDivers Maldives, Vakarufalhi Island Resort
MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES OF)

Kolonia PMYC Pohnpei Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
MYANMAR
Mandalay Waste Care, Myanmar Since May 2008, Bagan city has been host to clean-up activities every single weekend with as many as 200 community members got involved in each single event. They are coordinated to collect the waste that piles up in the streets and in public spaces around the city. With cooperation with municipality, over 10 tonnes of waste has been transported and disposed of at the official dump site. Full scale environmental awareness raising activities were also launched in conjunction with the clean ups. The townsfolk were advised in waste storage, separating recyclable or organic materials from other waste, offering waste at the right place and at the proper time for collection, and domestic cleaning. Local support provided by: Bagan Municipality, District, Town, and Ward Administration Offices, Board of Trustees, Women Affair Organization, general public For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

Other members in Myanmar are:
Yangon iNature
NEPAL
Bachhauli Jankauli Youth Committee http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3365/198 The JYC coordinated the "Cook Food Without Using Fire Wood" project to help with the combined issues of a lack of LP gas for cooking and deforestation that results from the need for firewood. They constructed 75 bio gas plants with a complimentary toilet to feed the system and have begun to extend the programme with the next target of 30 bio gas plants to be completed in the next year. The JYC also carried out an awareness raising programme to help educate the community about alternative energy and to facilitate further educational opportunities they worked in collaboration with the Asia Foundation to construct a childrens library at the Jankauli Child Care Centre. Local support provided by: Buffer Zone User Committee, Chitwan National Park, SSF France and Village Development Committee (VDC). Kathmandu Australian Embassy, Kathmandu http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?2852/226 The Australian Embassy in Kathmandu jointly hosted Clean Up the World day with Friends of the Bagmati. Over 250 people participated in a major clean up including Embassy staff and members of the local community, sporting groups and the Nepal Armed Police. The Ambassador launched the event, with the Chairman of Friends of the Bagmati and, in emphasising that protection that protection of the environment was everyones responsibility, he encouraged all members of the community to help clean up and care for the Bagmati River environment.
Other members in Nepal are:

National Anchor Association Nepal (NAAN) pokhara Vision Nepal
NEW CALEDONIA
Noumea Association pour la Sauvegarde de la Nature Neo-Caledonienne Mocamana, L'Esprit Nature
NEW ZEALAND
Christchurch 2Ways Company Limited http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?670/54 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?670/230 On September 20, a Clean Up the World event was organised by 2Ways Company Limited to collect waste from the Avon Riverbank and surrounding area in Christchurch, between the bridges at Remembrance and Armagh Streets. Eighteen volunteers cleared a total of 6 bags or 80 kgs of waste, predominately consisting of cigarette butts, plastic bags and beer bottles. The event was a multicultural affair, with locals working alongside migrants from Spain, China and Thailand, and international students from Brazil and Hong Kong, to keep Christchurch beautiful. The event, not only cleaned up one of the most attractive tourist areas in Christchurch, but also raised public awareness as to what an individual can do to reduce litter through positive coverage via the local newspaper and TV news. Nelson Chandler http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3364/265 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3364/266 Under the guidance and initiative of one of the younger members of the group Chandler, the Clean Up the World campaign was taken to the local school to educate fellow classmates and create an awareness amongst young people that every little bit helps when it comes to protecting our environment. The "Clean Up Poormans Stream" activity was carried out whereby locals collected at least 20 bags of sorted waste, recycables and compost goods. Local schools also got involved in the clean-up of their waterways, with members from Chander continuing to test the water quality of Poormans Stream over the course of the year. The younger member in the group, also wrote to all the schools in the Nelson and Stoke area and asked them to plant trees on World Tree Day in September. Over 20 schools took part and more than 60 trees were planted. The trees will produce long term health benefits - reducing carbon dioxide, provide shade and homes for wildlife. The activities brought environmental awareness to many children and elders in the area and helped educate them on wastage and its impact on the greater environment. For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

Other members in New Zealand are:
Christchurch Taihape Wellington Christchurch City Council Taihape Scouts, New Zealand Global Volunteer Network - NZ Nature Program The Scout Association of New Zealand
PAKISTAN
Islamabad Envirotech Peace & Development Foundation Karachi Khuzdar Green Educators Chotok Health and Rural Development http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1090/142 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1090/143 Lahore Grassroot Organisation for Human Development (GODH) Human Development Organisation Mingora Pakpattan Rawalpindi Saidu Sharif Swat Youth Front (SYF) Farogh-e-Taleem Society Social Alliance for Friendly Environment Environmental Protection Society (EPS)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Lumi Port Moresby Sumoro Tenkile Volunteers Organisation Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea Green Beret
PHILIPPINES
Mandaluyong Clean Up the Philippines Movement Inc. http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?672/34 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?672/284 Clean Up the Philippines Movement, Inc. coordinated a nationwide clean up event "Clean Up the Philippines Day" which was held in support of CUW Weekend. Twenty-six organisations collaborated to hold activities around the weekend with approximately 7,000 volunteers participating in the event. The City Councils of Mandaluyong City and Taguig City both passed a Council Resolution in support of the campaign by declaring the third week of September every year as their Environment Week. Local support provided by: The Australian Embassy in Manila, The Podium Shopping Mall and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Other members in Philippines are:

Bacolod Balayan St Joseph School - La Salle Akbayan ng mga Kabataan sa Palikpikan Inc. (AKKAP) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?768/32 Ang Nagkakaisang Mamamayang Kostal ng Balayan (ANAK-BALAYAN) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?793/9 Bagong Unyon ng Kaunlaran Para sa Likas-yaman, Organisasyon at Dagat Inc. (BUKLOD) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?904/26 Barangay Diez Small Fisherfolks Association Inc. (BDSFA) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?903/23 Fisherfolk Association of Gimalas Inc. (FLAG) For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?901/25 FREEDOM Inc. http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?769/33 Lakas ng mga Mangingisda sa Baybaying Dagat Inc. (LAMBAT) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?771/46 Navotas Fisherfolk Organization Inc (NFO) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?902/24 Palikpikan Association for Social and Community Advancement Inc. (PASCA) Pinagkaisang Damdamin ng mga Kababaihan sa Niogan Inc. (PDKN) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?905/29 Samahan ng mga Babaing Mag-iisda na Mangingisda sa Palikpikan Inc. (SBMP) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?908/28 Samahan ng mga Kabataan Para sa Kapaligiran Inc. (SKPK) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?915/20 Samahan ng mga Magbubukid sa Sitio Luya ng Barangay Palikpikan Inc. (SMSL) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?913/18 Samahan ng mga Maliliit na Mangingisda sa Palikpikan Inc. (SMMP) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?914/17 Samahan ng mga Mangingisda Laban sa Kahirapan ng Barangay 8 Inc. (SAMALAKAB) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?907/27 Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Kababaihan sa Baclaran Inc. (SNKB) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?912/8 Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Kababaihan sa Carenahan Inc. (SNKC) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?911/31 Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Mangingisda sa Carenahan Inc. (SNMC) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?910/30 Sama-sama sa Ganap na Pag-unlad Inc.(SAGAP) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?906/21 San Piro Youth, Inc (SPY) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?770/45 Seaside Envisions Advancement: Hope for Organization, Sustainability, Resources and Environment I http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?909/22 Women Association for the Improvement of San Piro Inc (WAIS) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?916/7 Cainta Cavite City Kalipunan ng mga Kabataan Para sa Kalikasan (KALIKASAN) 590th Air Base Group, 15th Strike Wing, PAF http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3317/162 Cebu City Davao City Digos City Dipolog City Iligan City Manila Olongapo City Clean Up Marikina Day Foundation Davao Reef Divers Club, Inc. Youth Business Education Enhancement Program (BEEP!) Clean Up Dipolog! Pailig Development Foundation, Inc. Hope Christian High School Boy and Girl Scout Group Youth Network of Environmental Advocates http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3301/228 San Pablo City Surigao City Tagum city Kapatirang Pitong Lawa sa U.P. Los Baos (KAPWA sa UPLB) Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte 4H Club & Volunteer Association of the Philippines (VLAP) Davao del Norte

http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?2644/218 4-H Club & Volunteer Leaders Association of the Philippines (VLAP) Davao del Norte Chapter Taytay Upper Loboc Flambeau - Siena College Taytay ECOLINK Network
SINGAPORE
Singapore Australian High Commission, Singapore http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1099/79
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Honiara Solomon Islands Youth for Change (SIYC)
SRI LANKA
Kutrunegala Negombo Green Circle EcoPro Technologies Negombo People''s Circle
TAIWAN*
Taipei Good Neighbor Foundation TTU ME(Tatung University Mechanical Engineering) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1124/57 Taipei, Australian Commerce and Industry Office (ACIO)
THAILAND
Bangkok Australian Embassy, Bangkok The Australian Embassy Bangkok teamed up with the Plant-a-Tree-Today Foundation (PATT) to make an early start in March on its Clean Up the World 2008 activities by introducing the School Tree Nursery Programme to Pathumwan School, Bangkok. The Embassy and PATT staff revisited the school at key stages throughout the programme and provided technical support to the students. During the CUW Weekend of September 19, the students from Pathumwan School handed over a large number of saplings they grew themselves for planting in Lumpini Park. The students also showcased their creative recycling skills by turning disposable goods into toys, bags and household decoration items. UNEP COBSEA Secretariat To celebrate the International Year of the Reef in 2008, UNEP's Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) conducted its first Clean Up the East Asian Seas Campaign to highlight and address the problem of marine litter and its impact on the marine environment. Participating organisations from Australia, Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam were all involved in this regional initiative through organising a series of local clean up activities of beaches and coastal areas. Results from the cleanup activities were forwarded onto the UNEP COBSEA Secretariat in order to further improve the knowledge about marine litter in our oceans. Events and activities held as part of the campaign included: The International Coast Clean Up Day and Marine Litter Workshop, both held across the CUW weekend September 18-20. The COBSEA Clean Beach Award in which countries participating in the campaign, nominated local governments administrations as recipients for the awards based on their approaches towards cleaner beaches. The Green Fins Photo Contest whereby participants submitted entries based on the theme "Marine litter, the sea and the coast".
Other members in Thailand are:

International Cultural and Educational Foundation (ICEF) The Regent's School-Bangkok Universal Peace Federation - Asia Region Hatyai Pattaya San Francisco Da - Laa International Volunteers for Social Development The Regent's School, Pattaya Green Phangan

Tha talad Beautiful world by our hand http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3375/201
TIMOR-LESTE
Dili Rai Inan Group
TONGA
Nuku'alofa Tonga Solid Waste Management Project
VANUATU
Port Vila Australian High Commission, Port Vila Clean Up the World participating organisations across Port Vila and North Efate, came together to celebrate CUW Weekend from September 19-20. More than 600 volunteers participated in a range of clean up activities organised by Clean Up the World members; Vanuatu Environment Unit, Vanuatu Police Force, Wan Smol Bag and staff from The Australian High Commission. The weekend activities commenced on Friday September 19, with more than 165 people, including the Australian High Commissioner, local chiefs, students and youths, taking part in a clean up at Fresowa, whereby approximately 200 bags of waste were collected. Also on the Friday, The Vanuatu Environment Unit distributed over 100 plastic bags to government departments taking part in clean up activities at the George Pompidou and Nambatu areas and BP wharf. The following day, an estimated 350 participants took part in clean up of the Port Vila seafront area, organised by the Vanuatu Police Force. Members of the public, staff from the Australian High Commission and Wan Smol Bag, all worked together to collect over 400 bags of rubbish, including an old washing machine and disused tyres. A "Splash for Trash" event in Port Vila Harbour was also held on the Saturday, with 26 divers removing metal items including old umbrellas from the harbour. Following the clean ups, participants were treated to a barbeque and a play about waste featuring "the Rubbish Monsters", was performed by Wan Smol Bag, to remind everyone about putting waste in its correct place - the bin. Local support provided by: Vanuatu Police Force Capacity Building, Port Vila Municipal Council, Promedical, Live and Learn Environmental Education, Hawkes Law, TVL and Big Blue Dive Tours.
Other members in Vanuatu are:

Vanuatu Environment Unit Vanuatu Police Force - Crime Prevention and Community Safety Office Wan Smolbag
VIET NAM
Ha Noi Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1051/130 Hanoi Vietnam Environment Protection Agency (VEPA)
2008 - Participant Activities in Europe

AUSTRIA
Weiz Stadtgemeinde Weiz Stadtgemeide Weiz held two clean up events in April. Working under the slogan; "Lets clean up our hometown", the first event was held in the city of Weiz. Approximately 250 students for the local Polytechnicum School, removed waste from parks and walkways around the city. A local business supported the event, by offering a free lunch to all students who participated in the clean up. A great success for Stadtgemeide Weiz this year was seeing their clean up activity used as an example to inspire others in their area to do something positive for the environment. After contacting the local government authority about their clean up activity, a variety of clean up events were organised with approximately 3,000 volunteers collecting 90 tonnes of waste from areas across the province of Styria. Local support provided by: Weiz McDonalds, local schools, nature conservation group "Berg- und Naturwacht", Weiz Fire Brigade.
BELGIUM
Turnhout Jeugdbond voor Natuur en Milieu, Taxandria http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3339/170
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Tuzla Scout group DUGA ( RAINBOW ) Tuzla, Bosnia & Hercegovina Scout Group - Duga Tuzla carried out three clean up activities during CUW Weekend, in Tuzla, Zivinice and Kalesija. 350 volunteers removed more than 3 tonnes of waste of mostly plastic and metal from parks, schools and rivers across the three towns. The event was publicised by local television stations and the Tuzlanski List Newspaper. The participants were excited to be the only group in Bosnia and Herzegovina taking part in the Clean Up the World campaign this year and believe that the results of their activities not only brought an immediate improvement to their local environment, yet also raised awareness among the local community of the importance of proper waste disposal techniques and the link to health benefits in caring for their environment. Local support provided by: Bony Ltd Tuzla, local schools, Tuzlanski List Newspaper and local television stations.
BULGARIA
Plovdiv Pomorie Organization of Bulgarian Scouts Bulgarian Blue Flag Movement
CZECH REPUBLIC
Prague 4 Praha 5 Czech Union for Nature Conservation (CSOP) Outdoor Discovery
FRANCE
Ivry Sur Seine eveil O vert http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?851/84 Four anti-pollution campaigns organised by veil O vert, took place in the city of Gagarine, Ivry sur Seine, over the course of 2008. The first two campaigns were held over two half days, with primary school students participating in a range of environmental activities. Students attended a lecture about pollution in all its forms, followed by a clean up activity of the nearby area. Upon returning to class, a debate was organised whereby the students were able to express their opinions on environmental concerns. The following two campaigns were directed at the citizens of Gagarine to make people more aware of the need to respect and care for public recreational spaces. A series of clean up activities were carried out at parks throughout the city, which had been identified as being the most polluted areas in terms of waste. The Ivry sur Seine council gave their support to the campaign by providing the organisers with a large skip bin so that the collected waste could be easily transported to the waste disposal centre for processing. Local support provided by: la municipalit dIvry sur Seine. Marseille Association Cap Marseille

From September 20-21, Cap Marseille organised their 9th clean up of the Old Port of Marseille. Entitled the "Eco Operation" more than 10,000 volunteers worked together to clean the port and its surroundings. Discarded cigarette and food packaging, glass and plastic bottles, plastic bags and batteries were among the items collected in the clean up. A series of games and an exhibition were also held during the weekend, as part of the Mediterranean School of the Environment initiative, to educate children about environmental issues.
Other members in France are:

Blanquefort Bordeaux Brissac Carpentras Guerande La Verrie Lignan de Bordeaux Meduli Nature Lyce Jean Condorcet Association Goupil Connexion Rserve de biosphere du mont Ventoux - UNESCO - SMAEMV. Association ALAE Compagnons du groupe Montfort - Scouts et Guides de France La Poubelle Verte http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?923/40 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?923/41 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?923/42 Nice Pleurs Saint Mdard en jall Toulon Tresserre Wambrechies-Lille Association Mediterranenne des Prospecteurs Familles Rurales de Pleurs MICHAUD Enterprise Arnaud Sarl Vivre Porte Des Aspres Elise http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3376/202
GERMANY
Berlin BSR Berliner Stadtreinigungsbetriebe Berliner Stadtreinigung organised a variety of clean ups throughout the year and also supported other voulunteer initiatives. This included continuing their support of a clean up activity organised by a group of divers from Adlershofer Tauchklub, who conduct a clean up in the pond of a local park. Also, on the Berlin Volunteers Day, held in September, approximately 4000 participants took part in more than 100 clean up activities throughout Berlin. Support was also given by Berliner Stadtreinigung to other smaller initiatives by providing volunteers, brooms, gloves and promotional materials. Neuhausen Green - Ocean e.V http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?876/111 The NGO, Green Ocean e.V, launched a pilot project; "Plastic from the Sea" in order to to reduce the amount of marine debris and waste along the Tuscan coast in Italy. The Project, lead by Dr. Robert Groitl, began in the region of Pisa and Livorno in May. Students from local schools were invited to participate in the cleaning of various sections of beach and coastline, and special waste containers were installed to provide an appropriate means for local fishermen to dispose of their plastics and other waste. The project will continue in 2009. Approximately 60 universities and institutes involved will use the collected data with the results being presented to various government and non government agencies throughout Europe to prove that through action a research a noticeable reduction in waste can be achieved in the region. Local support provided by: Legambiente, local media and the Coast Guard.
Other members in Germany are:

Aachen Duren Hamburg Stadtische Katholische Grundschule Forster Linde Stadt Dren, Drener Service Betrieb (DSB) Stadtreinigung Hamburg
GIBRALTAR*

Gibraltar Environmental Safety Group http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3535/630 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3535/631 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3535/632 CUW Weekend was celebrated by the Environmental Safety Group (ESG) by organising a variety of activities. A "Green Parade" held in the town centre launched the weekend clean up event. Children chanting green messages, a drama group carrying out anti-litter stunts and a variety of banners and posters were all part of the parade to raise awareness about the importance of keeping the environment clean. After the parade, the local minister for the Environment - Ernest Britto and event organiser - Janet Howitt from ESG, addressed the attendees and presented a series of environmental awards to school children that had participated in a poster competition organised as part of the event. Following this, a clean up activity held at various locations throughout Gibraltar was carried out. Five trucks were used to transport more than 100 tonnes of waste that was collected by approximately 400 volunteers. The organisers of the event deemed the weekend to be a great success in that not only did it raise awareness amongst the community of the issues concerning littering and widespread dumping of waste, yet it also "liberated" the green and coastal areas of Gibraltar from rubbish, furniture and building materials, thanks to the clean up efforts. Local support provided by: Bonita Trust; the Open Day Trust, Carlin, Hassans, Gibraltar Crystal and Morrisons, local army and Ministry of Defence, Police, Cadets, Duke of Edinburgh, Scouts and Schools.
GREECE
Athens Clean Up Greece In an effort to continue the success of past campaigns, Clean Up Greece held two key campaigns in 2008. The "Clean Up the Mediterranean" campaign ran from April to October and involved many municipalities across Greece in organising clean ups of beaches and coastal areas. Volunteers participated in clean ups which took place in the following locations: Attica, Crete, Mykonos and Delos, Palaia Fokaia, Rhodes, Thessaloniki, Volos and Volos Chalkidiki and the islands of Evia and Kos. On average, each event lasted approximately three hours and of large amounts of waste collected - plastic, paper and metal waste (predominately aluminium cans) were the most commonly found items. As cigarette butts are one of the major pollutants in the Mediterranean region, Clean Up Greece also ran the "Lets Change Habits"campaign from August to September, in an effort to clean up cigarette butt pollution and change consumer behavioral patterns. More than 18,000 pocket ashtrays were distributed throughout Greece thanks to awareness raising activities and by the end of August, in excess of 23 clean up events were organised, with volunteers gathering more than 20,000 cigarette butts. Kalymnos Environmental group (YDNA) Following on from the success of last years Clean Up the World activities, YDNA organised once again a series of clean up activities on the island and surrounds of Kalymnos. A clean up activity was held on May 10, to remove batteries left behind by boats and cars in the port area. Thanks to the assistance and use of equipment from the waste disposal organisation SYDESYS - professional divers and volunteers worked together to remove approximately 3 tonnes of waste from the port. Later that day a conference took place to alert local authorities on the waste problem and the need to do something about it. YDNA also participated in the "Clean Up the Mediterranean" campaign with an event being held in Kalymnos from May 25-27. On May 25, 350 students and their teachers from primary schools across the island, cleaned 2 kilometers of coastline and beaches on the western side of the island and collected more than 5 tonnes of waste. The event received considerable media coverage with regional television channels conducting interviews with school children about marine waste and the damaging effects that it has on marine life. The clean ups were continued on May 27, with activities being carried out on the islands of Nera and Plati. After becoming a member of the international organisation "Friends of Nature", YDNA also took part in the first Hellenic conference held by the organisation, to learn and discuss environmental sustainability practises and how this can be applied to the Greek Islands.
Other members in Greece are:

Nafplio Rubbish Club of Tolo
HUNGARY
Pcs Knyezetnkrt Kzalaptvny Pcsi Zold Kor
ICELAND
Reykjavik Veraldarvinir Worldwide Friends Iceland http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?148/1

IRELAND
Dublin Reciclart
ITALY
Milan Legambiente Onlus For the 16th year in Italy, Legambiente Onlus carried out "Puliamo Il Mondo" under the theme "Do something" - which called on everyone to do something and make a difference for the environment. Participation by 1,800 municipalities and more than 700,000 volunteers enabled 5,000 locations to be cleaned. Legambiente delivered to all the participants (municipalities, schools, parks, associations, etc.) kits for adults and children containing hats, gloves, patches, brochures and posters to hang next to the cleaned area. Highlights include cleaning the park of Alessandrino waterworks in Rome and an illegal dump in Torino and the creation of a park along the ancient walls of Verona. Thanks to the event parks, gardens, lakes bottoms, rivers banks, mountain pathways and protected areas were all freed from marooned garbage. Local support provided by: UPI (Italian Provices Union), Federparchi (National Parks Federation), Anci ( National Association of the Municipalities), Ministry of the Enviroment, Ministry of the Education, the European Commision - Representation in Italy.
Other members in Italy are:

Grosetto Legambiente
MALTA
Qrendi Qrendi Scout Group - Malta http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?955/156 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?955/157
NETHERLANDS
Windhoek Green Bay Magazine Green Bay Magazine regularly cleaned the streets of the high density areas of the city of Windhoek and the central CBD. Schools also took part including other businesses in the area. Green Bay have been campaigning for a cleaner city every month, with the main focus being on recycling. In turn the public have become more aware of Clean Up the World and what it stands for. Since Green Bay started up their initiative, residents have become more involved in helping to keep the neighborhood clean every month
Other members in Netherlands are:

Noordwijk Obs Klaverweide
POLAND
Zabrze Zespl Szkl Katolickich
PORTUGAL
Funchal Camara Municipal do Funchal http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?741/89 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?741/115 During CUW Weekend, September 18-20, Cmara Municipal do Funchal organised a variety of clean up activities of streams, streets and quarters, on beaches and underwater clean ups throughout the municipality of Funchal. Over three days, 334 volunteers including army personnel, firemen, Scouts, children from community centres, divers, city council workers and members of public collected more than 20 tonnes of waste which was sent to the waste treatment facility. As tourism is an important industry for the island, the campaign alerted and informed the public about the value of a cleaner and healthier environment for both communities and local industries.
Other members in Portugal are:

Cascais Loures Oeiras Grupo Ecologico De Cascais Cmara Municipal de Loures Cmara Municipal de Oeiras
http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?777/78 For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

Paredes Povoa de Varzim Prosepe La Cmara Municipal da Pvoa de Varzim
ROMANIA
Bucharest Renaud Investments SRL http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1015/98 In the lead up to their clean up activities this year, Renaud Investments worked in partnership with Eve Magazine to coordinate a fashion show, titled the "Style and Nature Gold Event". The fashion collections featured were inspired by nature and the aim of the show was to highlight the importance of preserving the environment. The event provided an opportunity to inform the attending guests about the Clean Up the World campaign and extend an invitation to take part in CUW Weekend 2008 activities in Bucharest. For CUW Weekend, a clean up event and tree planting activity was held on September 20, in Baneasa Forest, Bucharest. 40 volunteers including children, business and council/parliamentary representatives collected 80 bags of waste and planted 20 trees, in a recreational and picnic area of the forest. The most common item of waste found in the forest included plastic bags and paper. Local support provided by: Alpha Bank, Eve Magazine, the local office of parks and lakes and the Romanian Association for the protection of Consumers.
Other members in Romania are:

Eforie Sud Lassy Pascani Youth Association For Excellency Gradinita PP1 lasi Eco High School Mihail Sadoveanu http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?787/133
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Moscow Samara Educational Center No 654 Samara Society for Cultural Studies
SERBIA
Nis EKOPOLIS network
SLOVAKIA
Banska Stiavnica EMED Mining http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?853/73 Presov Slovak Union of the Protectors of Nature and Landscape (SZOPK) Presov http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1291/187 Visnov LIFESPRING - Community for a Living Country. (PRAMEN ZIVOTA)
SPAIN
Ferrol Sociedade Galega de Historia Natural Delegacin Ferrol (SGHN Ferrol) In September, the Sociedade Galega de Historia Natural Delegacin Ferrol (SGHN Ferrol) carried out two clean up activities at Ferrrol beach and Mugardo Port in A Corua. A total of 58 participants collected more than 750 kilograms of waste from the sites. The waste was then transported to Ferrol amd Mugardo councils for recycling.Both activities were advertised on the televison, radio and internet amd received media coverage on televison and radio stations and on the internet.The activity held at Ferrol beach attracted the attention of swimmers and sunbakers on the beach, with a few passersby also getting involved in the activity. Local support provided by: Ferrol and Mugardos City Councils. Mlaga Aulaga Asociacin de Educacin Ambiental y Ecologia Social http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?604/136 For their 9th year participating in the Clean Up the World campaign, Aulaga carried out a CUW Weekend activity at Mt Victoria in Malaga, on September 20. Volunteers collected approximately 98 bags of waste from the site, collecting much urban waste, including shopping trolleys, a sofa, glass bottles, car batteries, plastic bottles and paper waste. To help publicise the event and speak about the Clean Up the World camapign, the coordinator of Aulaga did a 30 minute interview with the local televisin station, Procono. For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

Palma de Mallorca Voluntaris Sense Fronteras Illes Balears - The Balearic Islands Volunteers without Frontiers A series of clean up events throughout the year were organised by Voluntaris Sense Fronteras Illes Balears. The first clean up event held as part of the "Clean Up the Mediterranean" campaign took place from May 2425, on the islands of Menorca, Ibiza and Mallorca. Approximately 400 volunteers and local environmental agencies took part in the activities.The event captured the attention of various media agencies, including the National Geographic Channel. Thanks to this media coverage, the "International Cleaning Day" held on August 24, also gained further coverage with the footage of the Voluntaris Sense Fronteras Illes Balears conducting their clean up activity was used in a documentary for screening on Spanish television networks. Additional clean up activities were carried out in September at two beaches in Andtrax, with waste items being collected including; bottles, car engines, trolleys, plastic bags, cans and tyres, and removed from the beaches. In October, working with the Shark Association, the Group took on the challenge of removing the remains of a yacht which sunk off the coast of Calvia in 1989. The divers and group members worked together to submerge the yacht to a depth of 10 metres. This was done so that an oceanographic ship, the "Marviva-Med", could then move the yacht into the port for collection. Unfortunately, due to not having access a boat or crane to remove the yacht from the port, the remains of the yacht were tied together with rope to secure it until a boat or crane could be obtained to remove it from the water. Local support provided by: Shark Association, National Geographic in Spain and the Balearic Islands Environment Council.
Other members in Spain are:

Alicante Area de Medio Ambiente de la Excma. Diputacin Provincial de Alicante http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?972/82 Badajoz Barcelona Consejo de la Juventud de Extremadura IES Bernat Metge http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1009/108 Nueva Acrpolis Asociacin de Voluntariado http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3282/177 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3282/178 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3282/255 Corbera de Llobreg Cordoba Covas - Viveiro La Canonja NACS - Friends of Nature SADECO (Saneamientos De Cordoba, S.A). Asociacion Medioambiental (Punta Arnela) La Canonja 3 - Poble, Paisatge i Sostenibilitat http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3412/252 La Carolina Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de La Carolina http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3423/277 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3423/278 Madrid Amigos de la Tierra - Madrid http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1043/80 GEA en Madrid Mlaga Agrupacion del Voluntariado Ambiental Mlaga rea de Participacin Ciudadana Inmigracin y Cooperacin al Desarrollo del Ayuntamiento de Mlaga Merida ADENEX http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?586/88 Miano Menor (Parq Selecont Soluciones Medioambientales S.L. http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3398/235 Murcia Programa de Voluntariado Ambiental en Espacios Naturales de la Region de Murcia, Spain http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?612/52 Posadas Sevilla Ayuntamiento de Posadas GEA - Delegacin de Sevilla (Espaa) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?936/110 Tarragona Depana Lliga per la Defensa del Patrimoni Natural

Valencia Rover's de valencia http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3427/283 Zaragoza Asociacion Fondo Natural
SWEDEN
Stockholm Enprohnet http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?970/61 ENPROHNET carried out three clean up activities in Spnga, Tensta and Hjulsta districts of Stockholm in the months of July and August and on CUW Weekend in September. The clean up held in Tensta on CUW Weekend was the largest of the three events. As it was ENPROHNETs first year of participation in the campaign, the organizers were impressed at the level of interest expressed by the local community wanting to get involved. The clean ups emphasized the importance of the need to dispose of waste properly to ensure continued health benefits to the community and for individuals to demonstrate responsibility towards caring for their local environment, rather than waiting for encouragement from governments and other institutions. Uppsala Life-Link Friendship-Schools Association The Clean Upsala Campaign was carried out by Life Link Friendship Schools throughout spring. On April 30, the group handed out waste collection bags to participants attending the annual "Uppsala University Students Valpurgis Spring Festival". An estimated 50,000 people attend the festival each year. A further event took place on May 9-10, with 75 schools and approximately 14,000 residents coming together to participate in a city wide clean up of the city of Upsala. Local support provided by: Life-Link Friendship Schools, Upsala Community, Keep Sweden Tidy, Upsala University students, Upsala dity businesses, Upsala Nya Tidning.
Other members in Sweden are:

Lddekpinge Greenbag Scandinavia
SWITZERLAND
Zurich Swiss foundation for environmental management, Pusch http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3418/261 PUSCH led activities in 300 communities, schools and businesses across Switzerland over the weekend of May 16-17. "Wahre Werte/True Values" the national action day PUSCH campaign, focused its theme around the following topics: waste avoidance, recycling, compost, waste management and littering. By providing participants with a wide range of information and tools, activities carried out for the "Wahre Werte" campaign varied from clean ups, waste separation and recycling activities, to making toys from recycled materials and visits to waste disposal enterprises. The national action day highlighted for participants the importance of the need to dispose of waste responsibly and of ones personal contribution to the sustainable use of natural resources. Local support provided by: Federal Office for the Environment, Swiss Recycling, Kommunale Infrastruktur, Kompostforum Schweiz, Verband Kompost- und Vergrwerke Schweiz VKS, Verband der Betriebsleiter und Betreiber Schweizerischer, Abfallbehandlungsanlagen VBSA, Verband Stahl- und Metall- und PapierRecycling Schweiz VSMR, International Solid Waste Organisation ISWA, Aushub-, Rckbau- und RecyclingVerband Schweiz ARV, Stiftung Entsorgung Schweiz ,SENS, McDonald`s Switzerland, PET-Recycling Schweiz, IGORA-Genossenschaft fr Aluminium-Recycling, INOBAT, Vetroswiss, Swico.
Other members in Switzerland are:

Zrich Stiftung Praktischer Umweltschutz Schweiz Pusch
UKRAINE
Kyiv Kyiv Lions Club
UNITED KINGDOM
Oxford OxClean The streets of Oxford were rejuvenated March 5 and 6 during OxCleans main event in support of Clean Up the World. "OxClean Spring Clean 2009" saw well over 1,500 people get involved with cleaning the city streets, including 25 schools. OxClean saw an increase of up to 25% more waste collected over the campaign weekend thanks to the many hands involved. The group hope to improve community spirit through regular clean-ups and raise litter awareness, especially throughout the schools. OxCleans next focus will be on involving the business community, getting litter notices put up and ensuring Oxfords Ring Road is cleaned regularly. For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

Other members in United Kingdom are:
Basildon Family Mosaic Housing http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1003/126 Birmingham Cardiff The Little Eden Project Keep Wales Tidy http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?772/62 Cheshire Coventry Edinburgh Manchester and District Housing & Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council's Junior Wardens E.ON UK Edinburgh Marriott http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?847/176 Glasgow Greater Manchester Lancing Woodhill Residents Group ENCAMS Boundstone Youth Wing http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3354/189 Lewes Manchester Waste & Recycling Services, Lewes District Council Manchester City Council http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?649/6 Norfolk ONG Consens 2003 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?2412/233 Nottingham Peterborough Plymouth The Long Eaton School - ECO Committee Environclean Community Group Weapons Of Sound http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3297/141 Preston Stirling Tatsfield Forton Parish Council Keep Scotland Beautiful Robin Jones
2008 - Participant Activities in Latin America & Caribbean

ARGENTINA
Chos Malal Grupo Ecologico Sendero Ambiental Clean up events were held across three different towns in July, August, September and October. Approximately 300 volunteers participated in the clean ups at each town with a total of 3 tonnes of waste being collected. All Organic waste collected was used for compost and recyclable materials were sent to the local council in Chos Malal city for processing. To complement the clean up events, more than 2,000 trees ranging from ash, acacia, ponderosa pines and poplar tree species were also planted at various locations throughout the city. For the 9th year running, an educational program "Centinelas del Ambiente" ("Environmental Guardians") was broadcast on radio stations in the region. An estimated 1,500 students from 15 schools participated in the environmental programs conducted by the group. Finally, approximately 100 participants took part in a 12 kilometre marathon held along a mountain circuit. In the days prior to the marathon a clean up was carried out on the circuit with the idea being that the marathon was an opportunity to show people the benefits and the enjoyment that clean recreational areas can provide. Local support provided by: la Patrulla Ambiental Escuadrn 30 de Gendarmera Nacional Argentina, Municipalidades de Chos Malal - Las Ovejas - El Cholar, cmara de comercio de la localidad de Chos Malal, zona sanitaria III del Hospital Regional Chos Malal, LRA 52 Radio Nacional Chos Malal, Diarios La Maana y el Ri Negro, Radios FM; Uno, Activa, Patagonia, Concepcion de la Si Escuadra Jesuitica Santa Maria Gendarmeria Infantil http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/76 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/77 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/83 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/96 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/107 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/114 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/229 A waste collection activity organised for CUW Weekend, took place on October 4, at Concepcin de la Sierra. Approximately 57 young members from the Gendarmera Infantil, worked together clean the grounds at the military squadron, "Alto Uruguay". Of the waste collected - 25 bags of recyclable waste was reused as building materials on the squadron grounds. A fence was constructed from some of the waste and plastic bottles were used in the construction of a wall for a greenhouse. The 60 bags of organic waste collected form the day, were returned to compost and then used on the garden of the squadrons greenhouse. Hurlinghan Manos Limpias A wide range of activities were organized by Manos Limpias from March to November 2008. Compost bins were set up at two local schools to teach students sustainable practices for disposing of organic waste.A club titled; "The Little Composters" was organised and students were given the responsibility of adding fruit and vegetable scraps and other compostable material into the school compost. This led to the creation of a second organic garden at the school. A series of 8 workshops concerning which consumer products can be recycled were also held at the schools. In June, members of Manos Limpias worked with the local Scouts to clean an area surrounding the San Martin railway line. A survey was also carried out as part of the activity, to get the publics opinion on a range of environmental issues. The group also arranged a waste recycling venture at their headquarters which led to approximately 100 families bringing in their household waste for disposal, resulting in 1,000 tones of waste prevented from going to landfill. Rosario Asociacion Amigos Del Arbol http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?742/127 A series of activities were carried out by the Asociacin de Amigos del Arbol from September 19 - October 18, in Roldn, Funes y Zavalla, in the province of Santa Fe. More than 200 volunteers, 11 schools, 3 NGOs, and local community centres participated in the activities which included tree planting days, clean ups of local gardens and parks and environmental awareness campaigns. Approximately 1 tonne of waste was collected from the clean ups combined. Following the activities, all organisers and participants were awarded with certificates in recognition for their hard work and efforts. Local support provided by: INTA Roldn, Pro-Huerta program, Project Rescate (Recovery of species for food security), councils of Funes y Roldn. Santiago del Estero Siendo Humanos http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?842/208

Through creating an online blog, Siendos Humanos was able to inform a wide audience about a range of environmental issues and promote the Clean Up the World campaign. Topics focused on included recycling practices and practical tips for changing ones daily habits to be more environmentally aware. More than 4,000 people from many Spanish speaking countries including Spain, Mxico and Colombia, visited the blog and contributed their comments to the site. To complement their online activities, Siendos Humanos also held a community workshop focusing on global warming, with the film "11th Hour" being screened as part of the event. Sunchales Jardin de Infantes N 118 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?616/210 A series of environmental activities were conducted by Jardn de Infantes 118 School in 2008. Working under the slogan; "Growing together; my tree and I", two tree planting activities were carried out, helping to contribute to the creation of two green public spaces in Sunchales. As part of this activity, students also planted and looked after a tree seedling which they took home at the end of the school semester. Other initiatives organised, included making recyclable cloth bags with the Clean Up the World logo on it and distributing them in supermarkets as an alternative to using plastic bags. A triumph for the group was receiving recognition and a grant from the local council. This allowed for more recyclable bags being made which were then distributed to families to use.
Other members in Argentina are:

Adelia Maria Ataliva Buenos Aires Instituto Adelia Maria Comuna de Ataliva Agustina Simon Biblioteca Popular ' Albino Capponi' Lobos (Prov de BsAs) Argentina http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1080/13 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1080/14 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1080/15 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1080/36 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1080/37 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1080/56 Escuela N 2 DE 11 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?802/99 Nautico Escobar Country Club Torresolar SRL http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?751/10 Calafate Capital Federal Catriel Cordoba Crdoba Escuadra Lago del Desierto de la Gendarmeria Infantil Medioteca Parque Avellaneda Instituto de Formacin Docente Anexo Catriel Cuerpo de Guarda Ambiente Honorario Municipal Ambientalistas Unidos Escuelas Victor Ree, Marina Wfaisman y Ricardo Rojas Fundacion Familia Solidaria Fundacin Preservar General Pico Asociacion Civil Cooperar http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?865/124 Goya Jovenes Por El Futuro http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3408/248 Junin de los Andes Pilar Taller de Reciclado, Centro de Educacion Integral San Ignacio y Fundacion Cruzada Patogonica Centro Educativo Maria Josefa Gonzalez Casero Patrimonio Natural Pilar Puerto Madryn Rivadavia Fundacion Patagonia Natural EcoAmbiente

Rosario Esc. 81 Juan Jose Paso http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3280/118 Escuela Los Arrayanes No. 1390 y No. 3103 Grupo Norte Rosario Santa Fe Santa Rosa Sierra Grande Tafi Viejo Yerba Buena Nios Ecologistas EcoSur - Centro de Estudios Ambientales Departamento de Medio Ambiente Pro-Eco Grupo Ecologista Asociacion Civil Colegio Nacional Bartolome Mitre
ARUBA
San Nicolas Aruba Environment Foundation
BOLIVIA
Cochabamba Distrito Scout Cochabamba A clean up of San Sebastian Hill in Cochamba city was carried out by the Distrito Scout Cochamba in September. Approximately 250 Scouts participated in the activity and collected more than 2 tonnes of waste from the area. A tree planting project and various environmental educational workshops, both organised with the support of the Mayor of Cochamba, were also held throughout the year. Local support provided by: la Honorable Alcalda Municipal de Cochabamba, la Polica Nacional para el resguardo.
Other members in Bolivia are:

Asociacion de Scouts de Bolivia La Paz Potosi Santa Cruz de la Si Tarija Observancia - Centro Interdisciplinario Grupo Scout Aleman - San Pedro Distrito Scout de Santa Cruz -Asociacion Scout de Bolivia Distrito Scout Tarija - Asociacin de Scouts de Bolivia http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3429/289
BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro Programa TV Na Praia - On the Beach Program http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?629/256

Four campaigns organised by Programa Na Praia, took place throughout 2008. The first campaign was held in Rio de Janeiro, during Brazils Carnival period in February. Volunteers took to the streets to clean up the litter left behind from the Carnival parade and used the event as an opportunity to raise awareness amongst the general public of problems associated with littering. "Environmental Month" was celebrated in June with a cleaning and recycling campaign being promoted in schools, universities and sports associations. The largest of the four campaigns, CUW Weekend, took place in September. Programa Na Praia, the Instituto Ecolgico Aqualung (IEA) and Limpeza Na Praia Project organised the event which saw 25 localities across Brazil, including several in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizante, Salvador, Porto Seguro, Santa Catarina, Brasilia and Vitria, involve more than 3,000 volunteers in activities that resulted in approximately 10 tonnes of garbage being collected. A highlight from the activities was in Brasilia, where a team of 28 divers removed more than 150kgs of waste from Parano Lake. The fourth campaign - "Eco-Christmas" took place in December, to coincide with beginning of summer in Brazil. A series of clean ups of beaches, lakes, rivers and parks were carried out to ensure that these areas remain waste free throughout the summer months. Local support provided by: RJRefrescos/Coca-Cola; Veracel; Lojas Aqualung; JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro,Renaissance So Paulo Hotel, Marriott Executive Apartments So Paulo; Intercontinental HotelRJ; Prezunic; Fun Dive; Prefeitura e Secretaria de Meio Ambiente e Pesca de Cabo Frio; ANTILHAS; EcoAtitude; Caenge Ambiental; Hotis Arco; Prefeitura de Porto Seguro - BA; Cco Bahia; Casa Trancoso; Pacfica; Akti; Companhia Athletica; Trpicos Consultoria; Posto Manequinho; Unicard; Guarda Municipal RJ; IC Volunteers; Pousada Pedra Salgada SC; Secretaria de Meio Ambiente da Prefeitura RJ; Outback SteakHouse; Videoclipping Produes; Agncia Rio de Notcias; Amigana Produes; Aqualittera; Programa Na Praia; ABIH-RJ; Ong Jogue Limpo Bahia; Projeto Orla - MMA / Ministrio do Planejamento; Grfica Daijo; Secretaria de Proteo aos Animais - Prefeitura RJ; Ong Lagoa Viva; OI FM; Rdio Nacional; Programa + Moda; Rede Record Responsabilidade Social; Instituto Ressoar;Piratas do Mergulho; Reviverde; Ong Together for Peace; Ong Defensores da Terra. Vera Cruz Grupo Ecologico Sementes do Viver For their fourth year of participation in the Clean Up the World campaign, Grupo Ecolgico Sementes do Vivir conducted a series of regular beach clean ups in the Vera Cruz area and continued with their educational programs that are carried out to inform local indigenous groups about the environment in order to help them protect their surroundings.
Other members in Brazil are:

Bahia Fortaleza Itanham Macei Parnamirim Petropolis Canto Ecologico Instituto ABA-YBY HomemTerra de Educao,Meio Ambiente e Pesquisa Cientfica (ABA-YBY Earth Ma Ecosurfi Cultura Inglesa-Farol ONG Oceanica - Research, Education and Conservation Projeto Araras http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?623/122 Porto Alegre Rio de Janeiro Grupo Escoteiro Arno Friedrich Federacao de Bandeirantes do Brasil http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?601/263 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?601/264 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?601/269 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?601/270 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?601/271 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?601/272 Sao Paulo Koka Sub Dive Center
CHILE
Santiago Fundacin Maitenes Verdeciudad
COLOMBIA
Bogota D.C Fundacion Mordisquitos de Vida

In their first year of participating in the Clean Up the World campaign, Fundacion Mordisquitos de Vida oragnised a week long event entiteld "Earth Week" held in Cundimarca, Bogota, from May 19-23. A series of lectures focusing on environmental issues including global warming, reycling and endangered plant and animal species, were attended by students and teachers from 30 primary and high schools. The lectures were also complemented by a series of workshops focused on recycling, with a particualr emphasis on identifying the types of household waste products that can be recycled. At the end of the week long workshops, a tree planting activity was held with approximately 100 trees being planted in the local area. Bogota D.C. Club Amigos de la Ecologia http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?680/253 A clean up campaign was carried out by Club de Amigos de la Ecologa in Canal Cafam, a canal that was overcrowded with waste and rubble in its bank. A tone and a half of waste was collected and separated from one tone of rubble (construction waste) which was taken to a tip to be recycled. The group also conducted clean up activities in the parks of Sabana de Tibabuyes with the participation of 230 volunteers, 50 high school students and the Junta de Accin Comunal del Barrio. As part of its educational campaign, Club Amigos de la Ecologa organized workshops with 200 children on the conservation of urban ecosystems that have been affected by pollution and its gradual destruction. They also carried out workshops on recycling and organized people to collect recycling material from the neighbourhood and its surroundings.
Other members in Colombia are:

Andes Armenia Bogota Bogota D.C Empresas Publicas de Andes Biosfera Asociacin Scouts de Colombia Caminantes & Armonia Proyecto Econciencia Bogota D.C. Corporacion el Andinista Organizacion para la Educacion y Proteccion Ambiental (OpEPA) Bucaramanga Cordoba Ccuta la Hormiga Corporacin Ecoeficiencia Estacion de Servicio San Jeronimo Grupo Ecowa BioEco http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3404/241 Medellin Ambiente en Lnea eRECICLAJE http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?818/11 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?818/125 Municipio de Medellin Secretaria Medio Ambiente Piendam Corporacin para el Desarollo de Tuna (CORPOTUNIA) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3392/217 Santiago de Cali Valle del Cauca Fundacion por una Colombia Mejor ECO-TEC Soluciones Ambientales
COSTA RICA
Moravia Asociacion para la Integracion y la Accion Regional (ACIAR) In 2008, ACIAR carried out a variety of activities throughout Costa Rica. In June, members of the group travelled to Cuajiniquil de Guanacaste, a fishing village located on the pacific coast near the Nicaraguan border, to conduct a seminar for high school students on ways to change individual habits and lifestyle to address the problem of climate change. More than 350 people, including students, teachers and members of the community attended the event. For CUW Weekend in September, the group conducted a clean up activity of the urban area - Las Hortensias, in Goicoechea de Guadalupe. Community leaders worked alongside 10 families, 10 young volunteers and members of the organisation to remove waste from the area and the riverbank. Car parts, furniture, plastic bags and various plastic items and bags of waste thrown in the river by people, were just some of the items found along the shoreline. The organisers noted that it was impressive to see such enthusiasm from the volunteers participating in the activity, given that it was raining heavily on that day they held their clean up. For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

Other members in Costa Rica are:
San Jose San Jos Guides and Scouts from Costa Rica Coopesavegre
CUBA
"Mor? Centro de Investigaciones de Ecosistemas Costeros (CIEC) A clean up and environmental awarness raising day was organised by the Centro de Investigaciones de Ecosistemas Costeros, as their Clean Up the World activity in 2008. Approximately 20 volunteers took part in a clean up of the area surrounding Larga beach in Cayo Coco. An estimated 50 kgs of waste was removed from the nearby roadside and from the sand dunes and shorline of the lagoon on the beach. All of the recyclable waste was taken to a local centre for processing. Following the clean up, the corodinator of the event and specialist from the centre presented a lecture to the volunters about the coastal environment and the importance of being environmentally concious and caring for the beach area. Local support provided by: The Minister for Science, Technology and the Environment. Ciego de Avila Parque Nacional Jardines de la Reina The Clean Up the World event organised by Parque Nacional Jardines de la Reina was scheduled to take place over CUW Weekend in September, however due to Hurricane Paloma moving through the Jcaro province area at this time, the group was forced to reschedule their event to a later date. After the hurricane had passed, the group organised a clean up in Ciego de Avila and worked to remove tree branches, leaves and debris from hurricane affected areas. Ciudad de la Haban Gobierno Municipal de Playa Several activities within the ACUALINA project and under the umbrella of Clean Up the World (Earth Day, Worldwide Day of the Environment and CUW Weekend) were carried out by Gobierno Municipal de la Playa. Many students participated in these activities which show the result of the Committees educational philosophy. This educational philosophy has centred its attention on educating young people on the cleaning up of costs and the sea. Within this set of activities, Gobierno de la Playa organized educational talks, trees planting and a screening of a documental. All the activities were widely advertised on Internet, radio, tv and newspapers On September 20th, a cultural event took place with the participation of the Vice-president of Gobierno de la Playa, and about 1,200 volunteers, among them students, teachers, parents, divers, scientifics, sportsmen, and artists. Due to the hurricane that fortunately did not pass Havana but left the country with economical losses, it was necessary to curtail this activity.
Other members in Cuba are:

Escuela Internacional de la Habana Palpite Pinar del Rio Pinar del Ro San Antonio de los Santa Clara Reserva de Biosfera Cubana - Cinaga de Zapata Mi Planeta Limpio Cuba GSA Foro de Medio Ambiente Dr Jorge Ramon Cuevas Sociedad Cientfica Estudiantil del Medio Ambiente (SCEMA) del ISP Flix Varela
ECUADOR
Guamote Guayaquil Quito Inti Sisa Ecoclub Los Delfines de Puerto el Morro Fundacin Ecuador Sustentable
EL SALVADOR
Santa Tecla La Ruta del Zapamiche A beach clean up of Playona beach at Zacatillo Island on September 17, involved the particiption both tourists and the local community. Organised by La Ruta del Zampiche, 35 participants removed approximately 2 tonnes of plastic bottles and glass from the beach. After the clean up, a small lecture was presented to the participants about the Gulf of Fonseca Islands . As this is a popular tourist area, the group spoke about how it was important for both tourists and local residents to repect and use the beach in a resonsible manner, to not only keep the beaches cleaner but to maintian toursim to the area.

GUATEMALA
Morales Fundaeco- Morales
HAITI
Haiti International Caribbean Institute (ICI) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3356/192
HONDURAS
Tegucigalpa M.D.C. Scouts de Honduras
MEXICO
Ciudad Juarez Juarez Limpio Asociacion Civil http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?111/12 For their 4th consecutive year participating in the Clean Up the World campaign, Jurez Limpios week long Clean Up the World event and celebration took place from September 20-27. More than 4,100 people from 54 groups participated in various clean up activities held during the week. The activities carried out included schools organising battery collection drives and neighbourhood action groups cleaning local parks and streets and removing graffiti from public places. A particular focus of many of the groups activities was the clean up and restoration of parks and public areas, following the torrential rains (from Hurricane Gustav) that caused widespread damage to many areas of Jurez. As a result of the combined clean up efforts from the week, approximately 160 tonnes of waste was collected and more than 5,000 discarded car tyres collected for recycling. To complement the clean up activities, a workshop focused on practical ways to care for the environment by carrying out clean up and tree planting activities and restoring public areas, also conducted as part of the event. The event in Juarez was seen to be successful, not only due to the amount of waste collected but also because an event such as this was an effective way to increase both environmental awareness and the understanding of the social responsibility that each of us has to clean up the place we live in. Local support provided by: Gobierno Municipal de Juarez, Gobierno del Estado de Chihuahua, Gobierno Federal, Fundacion GCC del Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, Scientific Atlanta, Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez UACJ, Universidad de Texas en El Paso UTEP, Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Universidad Tec Milenio, Plan Estrategico de Jurez Fondo Unido, Asociacion de Scouts de Mexico, Provincia Chihuahua Norte, Keep El Pso Beautiful, COCEF, Arte en El Parque, Aqua 21, La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los santos de los ultimos dias, Diocesis de Ciudad Juarez, Girasoles A. C. Ciudad Lerdo Area Protegida Parque Estatal Caon de Fernandez http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?709/58 A series of activities were held in the state protected parkland of Can de Fernndez, in Durango. A "Dejunk Camapign" was organised with waste items including tyres, scrap metals and non reusable building materials being collected from rural communities located within the parkland, for proper disposal. Clean up activites were carried out at three locations considered to be the dirtiest areas within the park with all plastic material collected being sent for recycling. In an effort to reduce the practise of illegal dumping in the park, the group also conducted environmental education seminars at schools and local womens groups to encourage people to adopt reycling practices at home. Gomez Palacio Departamento de Agroecologa Three different activities were conducted by the Departamento de Agroecologa, for their participation in the Clean Up the World campaign. A clean up on the university campus was held with approximately half a tonne of waste being collected. Organic waste from the clean up was then returned to compost. Following this, the group lent their support to a clean up campaign organised by the municipality of Torren, by participating in an information exchange forum concerning recycling ideas and practises. An additional clean up and restoration of a nursery in a rural community was also carried out by the group in 2008. Michoacan Centro de Investigacin Ambiental Las Truchas SC de RL de CV http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1078/39 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1078/145 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1078/146 For their participation in CUW Weekend in September, Centro de Investigacin Ambiental Las Truchas SC de RL de CV organised a clean up event of the Stanta Ana stream and swamp area. Around 50 volunteers participated in the event. A second activity took place in October during "National Conservation Week". Approximately 300 volunteers showed their support for the local fishing industry by working together to clean the jetty at Lazaro Cardenas. As the activities were carried out at popular recreational areas, both were viewed by the orgnaisers as benefiting the tourism industry for the area. Nuevo Len Universidad de Monterrey

A series of activities and new initiatives were carried out at the Universidad de Monterrey, in 2008. Two clean up events were organised in March and September, with 400 volunteers collecting more than 1 tonne of waste in total. Cafeterias at the university also got involved by introducing new sustainable initiatives including; all the organic waste produced at cafeterias was sent to compost, disposable plates were replaced with reusable ones and separate bins for recycling plastic and aluminium waste were placed in the cafeterias. In other events, 100 trees were planted and 4 tree nurseries were established in the region and approximately 500 students from 25 high schools participated in an environmental education campaign to help reduce plastic bag use. A bicycle-a-thon was also organised during the year, to promote the use of bicycles as a cleaner transport alternative. Local support provided by: la secretara de ecologa del municipio de Monterrey y del municipio de Santa Catarina. Pachuca Sociedad Ecologista Hidalguense AC Activites organised by the Sociedad Ecologista Hidalguense AC in 2008 were widespread and diverse. Clean up activities took place in Pachuca, Zimpan and Mineral de la Reforma. The clean up organised in Pacuha was the largest, involving approximately 90 volunteers and more than 5 tonnes of waste being collected. To complement their clean up activity, 200 Oak tree saplings were planted and a system to monitor and care for the trees was established by the volunteers. In addition to the clean ups, a collection service for used batteries, expired prescription medicines and waste paper was set up in schools across the districts. As a result, 800kgs of expired prescription medicines and 970 kgs of used batteries were collected for proper disposal. Uruapan Direccin de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales Two clean up campaigns were held in September organised by the Direccin de medio ambiente y recursos naturales from Urupan council. More than 350 people particpated in clean ups of the Cupatitzio River - the main water source for the city- focusing on an area known as "La Camelina". Council staff, church groups and community members all worked together to clean the areas and collect a total of 19 tonnes of waste. The majority of the waste collected was organic waste such a tree branches and grass clippings. This was returned to compost, while all other waste was taken to the local council waste disposal centre for processing.
Other members in Mexico are:

Aguas Calientes Ciudad Acua Programa Integral de Participacion Ciudadana para la Educacin Ambiental Primaria Profr. Enrique Campos Aragon http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?899/160 El Salto Gomez Palacio Agrupacin Un Salto de Vida A.C Direccion de Ecologia y Proteccion al Ambiente http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?631/254 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?631/341 Hermosillo Huamantla La Paz Monterrey Monterrey, Nezahualcoyotl Nuacalpan de Jure San Cristobal de las San Luis Potos Seybaplaya GEO Juvenil Sonora Club Rotario de Huamantla AC ConCIENCIA Mexico AC DIF Nuevo Len- Programa Desarrollo Integral del Adolescente DIF Nuevo Leon, Programa Jovenes Grupo Ambiental El Patio de mi Casa Accin Juvenil, Jvenes Ambientados Estado de Mxico Natat Voluntariado Internacional A.C. Recicln Cobach 04 Seybaplaya 'Ing. Santos Efren Yam Keb' http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1096/43 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1096/44 Taxco de Alarcon, Tehuacan Teoloyucan Tlaxcala Guerreros Verdes Organismo Operador de Limpia de Tehuacan Un Teoloyucan Limpio Ecos de Vida: Jvenes por el Cambio

Tlaxco Torren Fundacion Iztacuauhtli Direccin General de Medio Ambiente http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1074/109 Tuxtla Gutirrez Veracruz Proyecto GAIA Acuario de Veracruz Centro de Estudios Tecnologicos del Mar 07, Veracruz http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?930/68
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
Kralendijk Tourism Corporation Bonaire
NICARAGUA
Managua Asociacion de Scouts de Nicaragua Voluntariado Social UPOLI
PARAGUAY
Departamento Centr Agrupacion de Jovenes Lideres Agrarios Cooperativistas (AGRUJOLIAC) Tree planting projects, clean up activities and environmental workshops were organised by Agrujoliac and conducted in 19 schools across the Obligado Itapa region. 19 schools each received a mix of 20 native and fruit trees to plant in their school grounds. As a result, approximately 380 trees were planted by 600 students. Workshops about recycling were carried out at two of the schools and as exercise from the workshop more than 30 students carried out a clean up of the streets surrounding the school and idetified the waste that they thought could be recycled. A highlight of the all of the activites arranged in the schools by Agrujoliac, was involving more than 35 students in setting up a compost and an organic garden at the Obligado College 17. Fernando de la Mor Grupo Scout General Genes Throughout September, a variety of activities were conducted by Grupo Scout General Genes to improve their local surroundings. Two separate activities were organised with the older members of the scout group carrying out a clean up of two plazas in Fernando de la Mora, while younger members created posters about pollution and steps to save the planet. Those whom had participated in the clean up of the plaza also visited more than 70 houses situated around the plaza, to survey the residents about their knowledge of recycling and energy saving practises.
PERU
Lima Institucin Educativa No.120 Manuel Robles Alarcn http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?710/329 A variety of initiatives were organised by la Institucin Educativa N120 Manuel Robles Alcaron, to involve both students and the wider community in environmental activities. Educational programs were carried out at the school with students from first to fifth grade participating in a series of activities. Parents were also invited to take part in these events and estimated 1,500 people in total were involved in the programs. A ban on plastic bags was introduced at the school, whereby no plastic bags were allowed in the class room and school patio. A particular highlight from the groups activities was the creation of a green space at the school. A garden containing various species of fruit trees was planted in the school grounds. As the school is located in a dry desert area, the garden was an important addition to the school grounds - providing shade and also helping to improve the air quality.
Other members in Peru are:

Arequipa Centro de Ciencias y Proyectos del Medio Ambiente (CIMAVERDE) Instituto de Proteccion de la Ecologia y Medio Ambiente (IPEMA) Chimbote Huancayo Lima Grupo de Ayuda Internacional para el Desarrollo Social - Graides Peru - Manos Solidarias Grupo de Ecologia y Medio Ambiente Agencia de Noticias Ecopress Agrupacion Ambiental Pro-Habitat UNALM Asociacion de Scout del Peru (ASP) For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3269/104 Direccion de Ecologia y Medio Ambiente Distrito H3-CLub LEO ECITEC Jovenes de Buena Voluntad Pampas Trujillo Tumbes Yarinacocha Comit escolar ambiemtalista Encinas (CEAME) Municipalidad Provincial de Trujillo - Servicio de Gestin Ambiental Asociacin Regional de Mujeres Ingenieras San Francisco Saludable
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

Grand Bay CCA Limited http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?715/60
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Mayaro Port of Spain Mayaro Environmental Wave GreenTnT.org
URUGUAY
Fortin de Santa Ros Rivera Arenas Blancas Sunshine
VENEZUELA (BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF)

Barcelona Fundacion Armonia Global From September 19-21, CUW Weekend was celebrated by Fundacin Armonia Global, through carrying out a series of beach clean ups and tree planting activities along the coastline of Azotegui. On September 19, Members from the group worked alongside volunteers from scouts, beach cooperative and green network groups to remove waste from Cangrejo and Lido beaches, collecting approximately 6 tonnes of waste. On the following day, more than 300 people attended a cultural, educational and musical day held at the Dimitrios Demu Museum. Environmental themes were incorporated into the event. To finish the weekend activities, The International Day of Peace, observed on September 21 was celebrated as part of the groups Clean Up the World activities. Approximately 400 people, including representatives from the media, business and regional authorities, participated in an "Environmental Ecology Walk" around the local area, which culminated with a tree planting activity whereby 300 trees were planted.
Other members in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) are:

Cooperativa Gente de Playa Caracas Arborea Consultores Ambientales, CA AVER Fundacin para la Defensa de la Naturaleza (FUDENA) Sociedad de Ciencias Naturales La Salle Lecheria Fundacin Amigos del Ambiente
VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH)

Virgin Gorda Virgin Gorda Green Team
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CANADA
Burin Dartmouth Saint-Laurent Vancouver Burin Peninsula Environmental Reform Committee Clean Up Dartmouth Arrondissement de Saint-Laurent HASTE - the Hub for Action on School Transportation Emissions
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Washington Embassy of Australia - Washington, DC, USA The Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C participated in the Clean Up the World campaign by joining together with members and staff from the National Geographic Society, local schoolchildren and Washington, D.C residents to undertake a clean up of the Anacostia Riverfront on September 13. As part of the days activities, participants were given a tour of the Earth Conservation Corps centre and attended an environmental education session. Following this, participants divided into two groups to conduct a two hour clean up activity. One group carried out a water-based cleanup of the Anacostia River, while the other group carried out a clean up of the Riverwalk Trail. Kim McKay, co-founder of Clean Up the World, participated in the days activities.
Other members in United States of America are:

Anadarko Brooklyn Campbell Dublin El Paso Long Beach Mountain View Boy Scout Troop 327 Nava Yeshoalul Atanda family and friends John Green Elementary School Center for Environmental Resource Management -University of Texas at El Paso LINC Housing Corporation Google http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3292/138 New York Roseville Central Park Dance Skaters Assoc. Inc. - a 501c-3 organization Roseville Area High School Earth Group http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3338/169 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3338/259 S.Pasadena San Diego Atlantic Training Zone California Center for Sustainable Energy http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3217/74 Washington Team DC - Presidio School of Management Trash Free Potoamc Watershed Initiative, Alice Ferguson Foundation Wolfe City Wolfe City CARES Inc.
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CYPRUS
Limassol Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (CYMEPA) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?571/267 CYMEPA is an association formed under the initiative of the International Shipping Community of Cyprus with the support of the commercial community on island. By engaging both seafarers and commercial ventures in activities to prevent all forms of ocean pollution, CYMPEA conducted a number of small scales clean ups involving schools, clubs and other organizations, from March to November. A total of 400 volunteers collected more than 80 tonnes of waste. Aluminium waste collected from the events was sent to recycling facilities. To compliment the clean up activities, both tree planting and environmental education campaigns were carried out by CYMEPA. Thanks to the collective efforts of participants, the sand and pebbles area on the beaches are cleaner and an increased awareness of the need to dispose of waste properly has created a healthier coastal environment for the local communities.
IRAQ
Samawa Work for Peace Participating in the Clean Up the World campaign for the first time, Work for Peace undertook a project that involved cleaning and filling pools of stagnant water with sand and mud. As stagnate water is often a breeding ground for bacteria and parasites (e.g. mosquitoes), the activity was carried out in efforts to improve community health levels. The group has plans develop the filled pools into quadrangles to be used for playing football or a similar activity.
ISRAEL
Jerusalem KKL-JNF Three separate events were organised by KKL-JNF for their participation in the Clean Up the World campaign. Thanks to a national "Clean Up Day" being established to take place every March in Israel, various activities were organised around this day. In total, an estimated 100,000 volunteers removed 820 tonnes of waste from forests, parks, campgrounds, and communities throughout Israel. The first event was a clean up of Jerusalem Forest. More than 200 volunteers, worked together to clean the forest and forest trails. All waste collected was placed in green biodegradable garbage bags provided by KKL-JNF. The Minister of Education, Yuli Tamir, KKL- JNF World Chairman, Efi Stenzler and James Larsen, the Australian Ambassador to Israel attended the event and in a ceremony held following the clean up, they praised the volunteers for their efforts in getting involved in the day. A second event, a clean up of Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, was held on November 26. The event organised in collaboration with JNF America, saw more than 2,000 volunteers cleaning the forest ground and roadsides. The final event for the year took place on the summit of Har Achim Mountain, near Galilee. Volunteers climbed the mountain to take part in the activity. The KKL-JNF group from Australia collaborated with the group to organise this event. As part of the day, a special ceremony was held on the day in remembrance of the late Steffen Rath - a member of JNF Australia who was one of the original founders of the Clean Up the World Campaign in Israel.
JORDAN
Amman Australian Embassy - Amman, Jordan The Australian Embassy in Amman celebrated the Clean Up the World campaign this year in cooperation with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN). Australian Embassy staff joined by the RSCN director and members carried out a clean up in Um El Kundum public picnic area at the airport road and were later hosted by the Duke of Mukheiba, Mr Mamdouh Bsharat, in an historic house in the area belonging to his family. The Duke gave a small presentation about the old homes and families of Jordan and stressed the need to preserve cultural heritage as well as the environment to last for the coming generations. Local support provided by: The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. Jordan Environment Society (JES) The Jordan Environment Society (JES) launched their Clean Up the World campaign activities with a clean up on August 16 along Dibeen and Jarash Roads. In association with The Jordan Telecom Group, the 500 participants demonstrated their care and concern for the environment by wearing unified T-shirts and caps bearing clean-up logos and the logo of JES. More than 15,000 people in other locations in Jordan also participated where JES branches exist. Mr. Michel Ghusain, the Executive President of JTG, delivered a speech for the participants to clarify the importance of the campaign and the role of the local community and private sector in showing their support. JES said that the activities raised awareness and encouraged the local community to participate in future waste collecting and recycling programs. Local support provided by: The Jordan Telecom Group. The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS)

A variety of activities were undertaken in Aquaba City from the 28 - 30 of August, by The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) involving students, local community members and divers. On August 28, an estimated 800 students from 20 schools participated in a city clean up. Approximately 400 kgs of waste was collected. Another large event, a beach clean up held at Al Ghandoor beach, occurred on the same day with 600 volunteers collecting 580kgs of waste. The clean up activities were complimented by two environmental awareness raising events; the Cycle for Green activity, involving 30 participants cycling through the city to promote healthier transportation alternatives and the following day, a public lecture entitled the "Environmental Family Evening", was attended by 2,000 people, whom participated in games and activities concerning environmental issues. The weekend activities concluded on August 30 with a dive clean up taking place. 75 divers removed 850 kgs of waste from three sites in Aquaba Marine Park.
Other members in Jordan are:

Petra Crowne Plaza Resort Petra
PALESTINIAN TERRITORY(OCCUPIED)
Gaza City Al Quds Scout Group
SAUDI ARABIA
JEDDAH Asdiqaa Alamana (Jeddah Municipality Friends ) Fainak.com Nazeeh & Wartan Campaign - Al Baik Nesma Holding Company Limited
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC

Damascus UNRWA (Syrian Arab Republic)
TURKEY
Ankara Fethiye Scouting and Guiding Federation of Turkey Scouting Group of Fethiye Municipality http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?831/185 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?831/186 Istanbul Seyyah Scouting and Outdoor Sports Club User Dis Ticaret As Zirve Dagcilik ve Doga Sporlari Kulubu Konya Dort Mevsim Scouting and Guiding Club
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Dubai Dubai Municipality http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?573/150 In 2008, 20,550 volunteers from several government and non-government organizations, community groups, schools and private firms collected more than 4,150 tons of waste in the biggest ever campaign organised by Dubai Municipality in support of Clean Up the World during November 18-21. During the 4-day campaign, volunteers from private companies, government departments, NGOs and several community groups cleaned up beaches, streets, open areas and several key sites under the supervision of staff from the Waste Management Department. In addition, students from government, private schools and universities have participated in the campaign by picking up debris from open areas. Various community groups have participated in the campaign with more enthusiasm this year. "The Indian and the Filipino community's participation in the campaign was praiseworthy, as they sent in the largest number of volunteers in cleaning Nad Al Sheba and Al Mamzar Beach areas. There were at least 7,000 members of the Indian Community in Nad Al Sheba and 1,300 members of the Filipino Community in Al Mamzar. Other communities living in Dubai have also made significant contributions to the campaign's success. As part of the campaign's awareness programmes, workshops were organised for general public on recycling and reducing waste. Other events included environmental workshops on making usable materials from waste, broadcasting campaign programmes on school radios, collection of used materials, lectures in schools on the importance of waste reduction, and arranging visits for students to waste recycling factories. Emirates Marine Environmental Group (EMEG) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1045/159 For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org

EMEG joined forces with Dubai Municipality in its 16th year working with Clean Up the World. On November 21, they gathered 89 volunteers to pick up litter from the shores of Jumeirah Beach. The Dubai Municipality representatives supplied the volunteers with T-shirts and caps as well as gloves and rubbish bags. Posters were handed out by Dubai Municipality displaying the challenges the Dubai community face with litter and how to combat these problems in different areas to educate the UAE community and increase awareness. With the population of Dubai growing steadily every year, this event was an effort to change social perceptions and to keep local environments litter free for both tourists and local communities. Lightform International Filipino Photographers Guild http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?667/128 International Filipino Photographers Guild (IFPG) held its 7th annual environmental awareness photo competition on November 28, in Dubai. The event aimed to raise awareness of Climate change issues and the damage being done to the environment through the medium of photography. They also organised a clean up at Al Mazamar beach on November 21 where over 1,500 volunteers took part in removing 669 bags of waste. Local support provided by: Canon, M.E., JK & Sons National Stores, Dubai Duty Free, Western Union, Advance Media Imaging, Giordano Fashion, M.K. Trading.
Other members in United Arab Emirates are:

Emirates Diving Association Emirates Environmental Group (EEG)

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