1. Name
Tabitha Onyango
2. Country of Residence
Kenya
3. Organization Name
KMFRI Lake Debris Volunteer Program (KLDVP)
4. Name of Target Lake/Lake Information: The basic information of the lake.
Lake Victoria, Kenya. Our beautiful lake is one of the African Great Lakes, the largest African lake by area. It is also the second largest fresh water lake. It serves millions of livelihood.
5. Purpose of the Activity: Specific goals and objectives.
To create plastic waste awareness and to spearhead impacts of lake debris. Taking part in environmental events.
6. Activity Description: e.g., water quality testing, monitoring, cleanup efforts, environmental education.
Cleanup, sorting, data recording, environmental education
7. Number of Participants: The number of youth involved
20+ volunteers
8. Outcomes and Impact: Data or reports obtained as a result of the activity
Plastic waste is a manace yo the environment. We have realised that about 90% of waste remains unrecycled and ends up in the lake.
9. Sustainability and Future Outlook: funding sources and collaborating Organizations
We are advocating for recycling machines which could help reduce plastic. We work together with several stakeholders and the community for the awareness to reach many people. We are applying for grants whenever we come across them to help us to help us come up with conservation strategies.
10. Please share the link to the video introducing your activities.