Skip to main content
Seeds of Change: Forest Interactive Foundation and Axiata Foundation Plant Eco-Consciousness in Young Malaysians July 1, 2024 Partnerships（https://www.forestcares.org/categories/partnerships）
Programs（https://www.forestcares.org/categories/programs）
Sponsorships（https://www.forestcares.org/categories/sponsorships）
Seeds of Change: Forest Interactive Foundation and Axiata Foundation Plant Eco-Consciousness in Young Malaysians
This partnership returns for its second year to foster environmental awareness and a culture of stewardship, as the program expands in coverage of topics of learning and schools.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1, 2024: Forest Interactive Foundation（https://www.forestcares.org/）, in collaboration with Axiata Foundation（https://www.axiata-foundation.com/） launches the Environmental Education Program, encompassing the second cohort of Green Bean（https://www.forestcares.org/newsroom/forest-interactive-foundation-and-axiata-foundation-sprout-collaboration-through-green-bean-programme） and the first cohort of the Green Sprout program at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Piatu in Bentong, Pahang, today.
Dedicated to fostering environmental awareness and instilling a long-term environmental preservation mindset among Malaysia's youth, the launch today marks the first stop of this program.
Awareness & Engagement
The Environmental Education Program for each of the 8 schools across Peninsular Malaysia is structured over three days for Green Bean and condensed into two for Green Sprout each week at the respective schools, spanning July for the hands-on experiences to reinforce environmental responsibility.
Supported by Axiata Foundation, Green Bean and Green Sprout engages 30 students aged 10-12 from eight schools nationwide. Participants are organized into six teams within each school, each comprising of five students, to explore and learn about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)（https://sdgs.un.org/goals） with a specific emphasis on Climate Change（https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/climate-change/） and Zero Hunger.（https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/hunger/） The initiative features an adaptable module that simplifies the SDGs using everyday language, fostering a stronger connection with students' lives and enhancing their understanding and engagement.
The program continues with a focus on upcycling, introducing a specialized machine designed for bottle caps. This innovative device allows participants to engage directly in the recycling process, turning theory into practice. By interacting with the machine, participants will gain a deeper understanding of recycling's importance and develop a greater sense of responsibility towards sustainable practices.
To address climate change and its impacts, Forest Interactive Foundation and Axiata Foundation are devoted to empowering young learners with the knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm required to become environmental stewards.
"We are thrilled to launch the Environmental Education Program, including the Green Bean and Green Sprout programs, in collaboration with Axiata Foundation," said Johary Mustapha（https://www.linkedin.com/in/johary/）, Founder and CEO of Forest Interactive Foundation.
"These initiatives are designed not only to educate students about sustainability but also to empower them to initiate meaningful changes within their communities. By simplifying complex issues such as the SDGs and incorporating hands-on activities, our goal is to nurture a new generation of environmentally conscious leaders and innovators.
Culminating their journey, Green Bean participants will embark on their visit to Taman Tugu Malaysia,（https://tamantugu.my/） immersing themselves in the nation's rich biodiversity. Conversely, Green Sprout attendees will explore Paya Indah Discovery Wetland（https://glplay.com.my/wetlands）, gaining insights into sanctuary management, solar energy applications, and mangrove conservation efforts, emphasizing ecological balance and wildlife preservation.
Mohamad Kamal Nawawi（https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamal-nawawi-6b132a16/?originalSubdomain=my）, CEO at Axiata Foundation stated that “We appreciate our partnership with Forest Interactive Foundation through the Green Bean & Green Sprout programs, which will empower Malaysian youth with vital sustainability skills.