Damyang County, Youth-Led Environmental Awareness Campaign

Onnuri Youth Volunteer Club Leads Environmental Campaign
Community Engages in Waste Sorting Challenge

The youth volunteer club "Onnuri" of Dambit Youth Cultural Center successfully concluded an environmental awareness campaign for facility visitors and local residents on May 16.

According to an announcement on May 18, the "Onnuri" youth volunteer club of Dambit Youth Cultural Center held an environmental awareness campaign in the lobby on the first floor of the center on May 16 for Dambit Cinema patrons and visiting residents.

The youth volunteer club "Onnuri" of Dambit Youth Culture House conducted an environmental awareness improvement campaign on the 16th in the lobby on the first floor of the Culture House. Provided by Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do

This campaign was planned and operated independently by the youth members themselves through their own council meetings, after firsthand experiencing the issue of litter in various areas during their plogging (jogging while picking up trash) volunteer activities.

The youth communicated with residents to raise awareness about the importance of practicing environmental protection in daily life as a way to address local environmental issues. In addition, they analyzed the causes of street litter and conducted a survey to gather residents' opinions on creating a cleaner street environment.

In particular, the campaign included the "8-Second Environmental Challenge" experience program, in which participants had to sort waste into the correct recycling categories within a set time limit. This allowed residents to learn proper sorting methods easily and enjoyably in the form of a game.

After the campaign ended, the group held an internal evaluation meeting to share their experiences during the event and feedback from residents, and to discuss various ideas for future activities.

One participating youth said, "It was meaningful to talk with residents about environmental issues and to hear their diverse perspectives," adding, "I feel that my own perspective on the environment has broadened as well."

An official from Damyang County commented, "It is significant that the youth themselves considered local environmental challenges and directly planned and operated the campaign," and added, "We will continue to actively support a wide range of activities that allow young people to take a leading role and engage in the community."

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