This programme, with its focus on youth, enhances environmental awareness through education, awards for outstanding performance and participation in clean ups. The "Our Green Grenadines" video produced by John Burstein is brilliant. Do watch it:
Latest - Fill d Whale!
This is a significant addition to the Environmental Programme. It involves designing, building and installing sculptures like the one shown here in all of Bequia's schools and other appropriate locations that will be seen and used by the general public. This Program will be jointly funded by Action Bequia and SVGEF (The St Vincent and Grenadines Environmental Fund) as part of their Depeche Mode environmental initiative.
Work in progress on the prototype helps develop local skills. Click to expand.
A finished whale ready to position at Paget Farm School. Click to expand.
Why? The idea is to do even more to capture the imagination of all ages to pick up and recycle all used drink containers (plastic and metal). They will not replace Action Bequia's existing bins but we believe their high profile will result in substantially increasing the numbers collected, even though those numbers are already significant.
The sculptures are being designed and built on Bequia (in itself an inspiring use of local talent).
The educational element is exciting and tentatively titled "Whale Tails". It will incorporate professionally led singing/dancing videos, environmental documentaries and fun stage performances.
The whales will be emptied regularly with the recyclable contents joining our weekly truckload to All Island Recycling (AIR) on the mainland.
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We also actively support other community-based efforts that have a strong emphasis on Youth Development. These have included The Hub Collective, Kids on Pan, The Learning Centre, Youth Sailing and Hummingbird Music.
"We are honoured to have been involved in such a noble venture! Thank you, Action Bequia. We look forward to partnering with you again soon."
Bequia SDA Primary School
"It only takes a spark to get a fire going. Great job guys. Much appreciated."
Yuco Thomas
Actions Speak Louder Than Words