OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A HERO BY SAVING ENVIRONMENT 2023

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Action For Nature (AFN), a U.S.-based non-profit, has sought to recognize and reward young people who love the environment and are taking action to solve the world’s tough environmental problems every year since 2003. honors the work of young people between the ages of 8 and 16 all over the globe who have done creative environmental projects with a cash prize, certificate of achievement, and public recognition.

They believe Personal action is a powerful weapon in the war to keep our planet lively and well. When taken, it can slow down a river’s pollution; help preserve the ancient growth of trees which is threatened by cutters, and increase the survival of songbirds. Their mission is “Encouraging young people to take personal action to nurture and protect a healthy environment on which all lifeforms depend”.

General Information:

·       International Young Eco-Hero Awards program recognizes and encourages children and teens who have completed a project to “foster respect and affection for nature through personal action.”

·       Winners will be selected by a team of independent judges who have experience in environmental issues

·       The competition will be held online.

·       The winners will get up to $500 with a certificate of achievement, public recognition on social media and their own platform, and exclusive access to Facebook alumni.

·       Requirements are: The project concerns environmental health, advocacy, research, or protection of the natural world.

·       the project should be action-based and self-initiated, and not one assigned by any teacher or other adult.

·       The project should be at least 6 months long and should be close to completion or completed within the last year.

·       If the project is an invention, some trials should be completed before applying.

·       Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 16 on February 28th in the year of application.

·       Science Fair and Scouting Badge projects will only be considered if they include environmental action, educational outreach to others, or extended studies beyond the Science Fair and Scouting Badges.

·       We do not accept projects related to domestic or confined animals, and compositions or reports.

·       Previous winners, immediate relatives of AFN board members, active reading panel members, or judges, are not allowed to apply.

·        applications in English will be only accepted.

·       Preference is given to projects of 2+ years and/or ongoing projects.

 

·       The judging criteria will be originality, difficulty, organization, time devoted to the project, influencing, educating others, use of outside sources, and impact on the environment.

 

·       It is open to all regions and countries.

 

·       Last date to apply is 23 February 2023.

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