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Forest Interactive Foundation Brings Sustainable Initiatives to Children’s Homes July 10, 2023 Programs（https://www.forestcares.org/categories/programs）
Forest Interactive Foundation Brings Sustainable Initiatives to Children’s Homes
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10, 2023: Forest Interactive Foundation (FIF)（https://www.forestcares.org/） proudly announces the launch of #SeaTheChange, an initiative marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future. This programme aims to engage children in hands-on learning experiences in conjunction with World Environment Day（https://www.un.org/en/observances/environment-day） and World Oceans Day（https://www.un.org/en/observances/oceans-day） in the hopes of empowering future leaders to take on a pivotal role in the conservation of our oceans and environment.
As part of this initiative to educate and empower children, FIF has organised visits to two orphanages: Pusat Jagaan Anak Yatim & Saudara Baru An-Najjah（https://www.an-najjah.com/index.php） and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Peribadi Mulia（https://www.hati.my/rumah-amal-peribadi-mulia/）. Taking place at the children’s homes in June, the programme hopes to foster enthusiasm and impart a sense of commitment towards climate action and environmental preservation.
Through #SeaTheChange, the initiative introduces the children to environmental conservation at an early age and encourages the use of 21 st century skills such as critical thinking in addressing environmental issues.
Each year, billion tonnes of waste, along with other pollutants finds their way into our ocean, posing an imminent peril to marine life. As the third largest contributor to the plastic pollution crisis, Malaysia has already produced a staggering 73,098 metric tonnes of plastic in recent years.（https://www.minelog.com.my/malaysia-named-top-3-main-contributor-of-plastic-pollution-in-the-ocean/）
The increasing occurrence of catastrophic floods and landslides are becoming increasingly evident as we witness the devastating impacts, leaving many people affected. These events serve as reminder of the critical need for taking swift action to protect endangered species and our delicate ecosystem.
Forest Interactive Foundation’s #SeaTheChange initiative is committed to aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)（https://sdgs.un.org/goals） 4（https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal4）and 13（https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal13）: Quality Education（https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal4） and Climate Action（https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal13）. Founder and CEO of Forest Interactive Foundation, Johary Mustapha shares an inspiring message with the children of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Peribadi Mulia. Johary Mustapha（https://www.linkedin.com/in/johary/）, Founder and CEO of Forest Interactive Foundation, strongly believes in the transformative power of education, stating, “Through education, we can unlock the power within ourselves to make a tangible difference and truly see the change we wish to create for our environment.” Community Engagement Lead Nisa Saharuddin from Forest Interactive Foundation engages with children of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Peribadi Mulia, delivering environmental and ocean talks. “The Foundation is actively working towards cultivating a generation of ecologically aware individuals for a sustainable future where future generations can thrive,” said Nisa Saharuddin（https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisa-saharuddin-91965a52/）, Community Engagement Lead of Forest Interactive Foundation. She added, “We hope that our initiatives can be the spark of change for these students and inspire them to make a difference in their communities, spreading the love of our environment one step at a time,” as she expressed that the organisation is devoted in helping these future eco-leaders.