Our Go Green Laudato Si Club of Nairobi was honored to receive an invitation from the 3Es group to participate in the Climate Fresk workshop held in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. The 3Es organization is dedicated to promoting clean energy, environmental conservation, and empowerment initiatives within the community. The Climate Fresk activity itself is an engaging and interactive puzzle that uses cards to illustrate the causes and effects of climate change. Participants collaborate to arrange these cards, starting with the root causes and connecting them to their far-reaching impacts.

One of the primary causes emphasized during the workshop was the reliance on fossil fuels in our everyday activities, particularly in transportation and various industries. The consequences of this dependence are dire, leading to issues such as drought, human conflict, diseases, and poverty.

To cap off the workshop, participants were divided into groups, each focusing on potential solutions to these pressing challenges.

One group was tasked with raising awareness in schools and institutions through the Climate Fresk activities.

Another group aimed to engage the community by organizing events centered around green jobs and career opportunities.

A third group focused on leading the organization in policy formulation and advocacy at the national level, while the final group was responsible for seeking out partnerships to further the cause.

We are the change we wish to see, as pilgrims if green hope and to secure a brighter future, we must “unite now and act now” towards a common goal – building a sustainable future for all. As our club members say in Swahili, “umoja ni nguvu, utengano ni udhaifu”—there is strength in unity. Together, we can make a difference! as Laudato Youth by uniting with others for climate action.

Hidaya
For the Laudato Youth Initiative