Litter less Campaign – Malta

Nature Trust – FEE Malta is proud to announce that, through the YRE (Young Reporters for the Environment) programme, Malta will be part of the International Litter Less Campaign.

YRE is a programme designed specifically for students. The main aim is to carry out investigations on local environmental issues and report through investigative reporting and photojournalism.  The goal of YRE is to engage youth in environmental issues.

The Litter Less Campaign (http://www.yre.global/litter-less-campaign) is a joint initiative of the Wrigley Company Foundation and FEE and is implemented in schools running the Eco-Schools, LEAF and/or YRE programmes. The Campaign aims to engage and educate young people on the issue of litter and encourage them to make positive choices. Schools participating in EkoSkola/LEAF are encouraged to integrate programmes. Participating schools will be able to network with students from the 10 participating countries and produce joint projects.

Timeline Action Details
October Campaign launch / Register participation
Oct – March Litter Less Campaign starts in schools (school decides which theme related to litter it will tackle and how to go about it) Can be integrated with EkoSkola
In house workshops for students (optional) YRE Malta support
Investigate theme/s related to litter Students
Produce articles / videos / photos to report on campaign / findings Can be integrated with the curriculum
Exhibit projects at St James Cavalier for Action Planet (V18) in Feb and March Upload by 16 Dec
Organise a Community Action Day €400 available per school – max 20 schools
Promote through local media
31 March Deadline for uploading projects YRE competition
30 April Best projects are sent abroad Awards for national winners
30 May International winners announced
June National winners awards / workshop  / prizes (€100 voucher for 1st place, €50 for 2nd and 3rd place) Trophies, Prizes and certificates

Interested schools are to register their participation here by not later than Friday 13th October 2017.  The official launch and an information meeting for teachers will be held at the end of October (venue and date to be announced shortly). Schools will be accepted on a first come first served basis, and preference will be given to secondary and post-secondary schools. For more information contact Ms Audrey Gauci on 79295424 or [email protected].