CLIMATE CHANGE COMPETITION AWARDS

CLIMATE CHANGE COMPETITION AWARDS

Introduction

In an effort to harness the power of youth creativity and engagement, the Glowing Inspirational Foundation (GIF), a prominent non-governmental organization, launched the "Climate Change Competition Awards" – an innovative online initiative that leveraged the reach and interactivity of social media.

Competition Format

The competition was hosted on the official Instagram page of the Glowing Inspirational Foundation, providing a dynamic and accessible platform for young innovators to showcase their climate change-related projects, ideas, and awareness campaigns. Participants were invited to submit short video entries, sharing their solutions and inspiring others to take action.

Voting Process

The competition encouraged community engagement by allowing the public to vote for their favorite submissions. Fans and supporters were encouraged to engage with the entries, like, comment, and share their preferred projects, ultimately determining the winners through the power of their votes.

 Award Recipients

After a highly competitive voting process, the following individuals emerged as the winners of the "Climate Change Competition Awards":

1. IRENE ISDORY

2. EMMANUEL ISAC

3. GIDION LAZARO

4. GASTO KAVISHE

5. ROZIMERY ALOIZI

Award Ceremony

The winners were honored at a celebratory event held on June 13th, 2024, at the Mwenge Catholic University Environment. The ceremony was attended by the Chairperson of GIF Board, the Executive Committee, GIF Ambassadors, and representatives from various departments, who recognized the outstanding achievements of the young climate champions.

We had a Privilege of having Dr. Nyanjige Mayala (PhD), the chairperson of the GIF Board and Dr. Francis Bagambilana (PhD), the Chairperson of  GIF Honorary Members. 

Impact and Significance

The "Climate Change Competition Awards" organized by the Glowing Inspirational Foundation (GIF) has demonstrated the transformative power of leveraging social media platforms to engage and empower youth in the fight against climate change. By providing a dynamic and accessible stage for their ideas and innovations, the competition has inspired a new generation of climate leaders, who are poised to drive sustainable change within their communities and beyond.