INTRODUCTION
Name: Rebecca Serfontein
Age: 8
School: Generatiom Schools, Sunningdale
Grade: 2
- Personal Connection to Environmental Issues
– How do you feel about the current problem of plastic pollution and its impact on our oceans and natural ecosystems? Can you share any personal experiences that have shaped your views on this issue?
Well, personally, its not good and and we need to do much more picking up.
- Nomination Experience
– How does it feel to be nominated by Michelle to be appointed as an EcoChangemakers Youth Advocate? What does this nomination mean to you personally and professionally?
It’s really fun.
- Importance of the Charity’s Mission
– Why do you believe the mission of ChangeMakersHub is so important for the environment?
It’s very important because if people carry on littering, we will have no animals in the ocean. Plastic kills the animals.
How do you think it contributes to creating lasting change?
All changes are good, even small ones make a difference.
- Role Modelling and Leadership
– As an advocate, how do you see the role of leading by example?
Its important and fun.
Can you give an example of how you strive to embody the values of sustainability in your own life?
Well, I tell people all the time what I am doing. They cant believe their ears. I hope after listening to me, they will collect bottle caps and help me recycle.
- Using Your Voice
– Being an advocate also means using your voice to influence others. What message do you feel is most crucial to share with the world regarding environmental conservation and sustainability?
Please don’t litter, please recycle. The animals and the Earth needs us to look after them.
- Engaging the Community
– How do you plan to engage your community/school/team and inspire others to support the EcoChangemakers initiative? What strategies do you think might be effective in raising awareness about environmental issues?
I have a big red heart at school which is a collection place for plastic lids. I have done presentations to classes and the principal. I am trying to get all the kids involved.
- Future Aspirations
– What are your hopes for the future regarding environmental sustainability?
I hope more people recycle and that there is less litter.
How do you envision the role of young advocates like yourself in achieving those goals?
I think we need to work on getting more kids involved and understanding what we want to do.
- Support
What do you want to tell the world about supporting this initiative and why
I want to tell the world to recycle what they can but also to use less plastic.
- Call to Action
– What would you like to say to those who are hesitant to take action on environmental issues? How can individuals contribute to the cause, no matter how small their efforts may seem?
I want to tell them that the Earth is for everyone to live in, that we all have to do the work.