Project/Programs Under Taken
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Since its
inception, the CEEN has been able to undertake several programs, despite
financial constraints, of which the following are the main: |
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Development of Eco club and Green Gift Strategic Analysis for WWF Nepal Program. | ||
WWF Nepal
Program awarded the CEEN a small grant to develop an "Eco club and Green
Gift Strategic Analysis". To develop this, the chairman, Mr. Parshuram
S Niraula, visited about fifteen schools of Kathmandu valley, to study
and review the school-based environmental programs through eco clubs.
He met the students, teachers and the principals to seek their experiences. To present the findings of the study, a workshop was held at Hotel Clarion in Lalitpur on October 11, 1999. The workshop was attended by teachers from schools having eco clubs, officials from WWF Nepal Program, IUCN, Central Zoo/KMTNC, and CEEN executive members. The workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Ukesh Raj Bhuju, Conservation Director of WWF Nepal Program. The workshop was aimed to give a final shape to the strategy document. |
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2. |
Establishment of Eco club at a high school: | ||
Sudesha
High School in Lalitpur was made a pilot school where a number of activities
took place. It was started with the establishment of a club which focused
conservation programs. The Earth Day 2000 was celebrated with programs
like environmental songs, skits and actual clean ups. The participants,
after the cultural program, cleaned up the school compound, the road and
finally moved to a nearby temple and cleaned it thoroughly. Speeches on
environmental conservation was given by the Director of the school and
the Chairman of the CEEN. Like wise in the same school, a wall quiz was organized and the students were awarded with prizes. Another program, called "Best Out of Waste" was organized where the students were encouraged to use the old/unwanted materials to produce anything usable. A lot of children participated in the program. The items were displayed and a panel of judges marked them. The winning entries were awarded. The items are at display at the CEEN Central office. |
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Regular film shows were held | ||
Regular film
shows were held for the students of the eco-club and for the members of
the CEEN. The films comprised the ones received from the WWF UK. The participants
of the show enjoyed the films and learnt how the students in European
countries work for conservation and how conservation education is being
taught in the schools and colleges in Europe. |
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4. |
Teachers Interaction Program | ||
A teachers
interaction program was organized at AVM High School in Lalitpur. It was
aimed at how the success of the pilot program at Sudesha can be replicated
into other schools. Although the participation was not as expected, the
teachers enjoyed sharing the experiences. Hotel Clarion was kind enough
to support the program with snacks for the participants. |
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5. |
Education Program/Zoo Clean Up | ||
More than thirty participants took part in the educational program and zoo clean up at the Central Zoo in Lalitpur. The curator of the zoo organized a film show with explanation and a lot of queries on different animals were made. After that, the zoo was thoroughly cleaned up. The participants were awarded certificate of participation. Kazoo Cafe supported the program with snacks and cold drinks. | |||
6. |
Environmental Exhibition/Procession, October, 2001, at Na:Tol, Lalitpur, where several school participated. The program was organised in association with the Natol Ward. | ||
7. |
Art Competition, World Environment Day, 2002. A number of schools participated in the competition. The art pieces are awaiting to be developed into cards and calendars upon receipt of proper funds. | ||
8. |
Conservation Educaton Workshop, September, 2003, for teachers of Shuvatara and two government schools of Lamatar. Altogether 19 teachers participated. | ||
9. |
Conservation Education Workshop, was organised for 38 children and one teacher of Suryodaya English Boarding school, Damak, Jhapa, in January 2004. |
The CEEN has
developed several short and long term projects, which have been waiting
for proper funding. The project duration ranges from two months to three
years. Proposals have been developed which aim at addressing the most
pressing problems. Major global and national issues are addressed in the
proposals. These proposals, if supported will certainly bring positive
results and help in the sustainable development. All these projects are
basically awareness raising ones. The CEEN is striving hard to locate
potential donors to support these projects. The CEEN believes that it has
a lot of potential, provided funds are available. Thus, the proposals are
urgently needing funding. Conservation Education Project: In order to disseminate environmental information and awareness, the CEEN has developed a two day's education package. This project is basically tailor made for students of high school. The program is in workshop model which includes ecological games, case studies, role plays and group work and presentation. The project is aimed at raising awareness on conservation and at the same time raising funds, as the CEEN intends to charge the schools/students for the workshop. The funds thus raised will be used for resources/persons involved in the workshop, and to run the day to day affairs of the CEEN. |
The following personnels
are the present executive members of the CEEN, in accordance with the
election made in March, 2003: |
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Name |
At the CEEN |
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1. |
Mr. Parshuram S. Niraula |
Chairman |
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2. |
Mr. Surya Prasad Adhikari |
Vice Chairman |
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3. |
Mr. Raj Kumar Shrestha |
General Secretary |
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4. |
Mr. Sitaram S Dhakal |
Treasurer |
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5. |
Mr. Ganesh Singh Dhami |
Executive Member |
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6. |
Mr. Nirnaya Shrestha |
Executive Member |
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7. |
Mr. Bhoj Raj Subba (Lingden) |
Executive Member |
Note: The reshuffle will take place in December 2005. |
Any funds raised is deposited in the CEEN's A/c with the Nepal Bank Limited, Jawlakhel, which is jointly operated by its Chairman and the Treasurer. Presently, the CEEN is trying to raise funds for its education programs. |
The membership is valid for
a year from the date of issue of the Membership Card. The members have to
fill up a membership form which will then be decided by the Central
Working Committee for the award of membership. The membership fee is as
follows: |
1. |
Executives | Rs. 200/- per year | ||
2. |
Students | Rs. 100/- per year | ||
3. |
Individuals | Rs. 150/- per year | ||
4. |
Expatriate/foreigners | Equivalent to 10 US Dollar per year | ||
There is a provision of corporate agencies to become members as under: | ||||
1. |
Small | Rs. 2000/- per year | ||
2. |
Medium | Rs. 5000/- per year | ||
3. |
Large | Rs. 10,000/- per year | ||
The CEEN provides members with the newsletters, access to CEEN library, video programs. |
The CEEN is a non-profit
making, non-political and a green organization. It does not have any funds,
except the funds raised through membership. As such, CEEN has both long
term and short term educational projects in the pipeline. It has been
looking for potential donor to support its programs. The CEEN solicits
support from different institutions, organizations, individuals, friends,
donors and travel professionals. Support/donations of any kind and degree
will immensely help the CEEN to realize its noble aims. We look for your
generous support for our conservation endeavors. Your little help will
indeed make a great difference in our mother earth.
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For Further Details
Contact |
The Center for Environment Education Nepal, Post Box: 8975: EPC: 1591. Ekantakuna/Bhanimandal, Lalitpur, Kathmandu: Nepal. Ph: 00977-1-5532447. E-mail: psn_ceen@yahoo.com |