Climate Change Initiative
Welcome to the SKZ Foundation’s Climate Change Initiative. We are dedicated to improving the lives of slum communities in Pakistan through sustainable environmental projects. Our efforts include plantation drives, combating plastic pollution, community infrastructure and educational programs to raise awareness about climate change.
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What Is Climate Change:
Climate Change
refers to significant and lasting changes in the Earth’s climate, especially the long-term shift in temperatures and weather patterns. While natural processes can cause climate changes, recent trends are primarily driven by human activities.
What SKZ Foundation is Doing to Help
We at SKZ Foundation, are working hard to help slum communities cope with climate change through various projects:
Plantation Drives
If you plant a tree, you plant a life
In Pakistan, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), only 4.54 million hectares of land are currently covered by forests. Recognizing the urgent need for action, the SKZ Foundation has taken the initiative to alter this concerning narrative. Through various organized tree planting drives across different cities, we aim to counteract the deforestation trend and contribute to the restoration of a healthier and more sustainable environment.
Plantation Drives | Number of Plants Planted |
|---|---|
Pattoki Ravi UVAS Lahore Lahore Lahore, Sabzazar SKZ Model School, Lahore, Jan 2021 SKZ Model School, Lahore, Feb 2021 SKZ Model School, Lahore, Mar 2021 | 200-250 plants 150-200 plants 100-150 plants 200-300 plants 200-300 plants 100 plants 100 plants 100 plants |
Planet Vs Plastic
The Planet Vs Plastic initiative by the SKZ Foundation aims to reduce plastic pollution in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and promote eco-friendly practices.
Gilgit-Baltistan is a beautiful region with stunning landscapes that are threatened by plastic pollution. By focusing our efforts here, we aim to preserve the environment and support the local tourism industry.
We organize clean-up events to collect plastic waste from towns and villages. We also organize community walks to raise awareness about plastic pollution and the importance of environmental conservation.
SKZ Model School Cleaning Activity
At SKZ Model School, we believe it’s important for students to learn how to care for the environment. For that purpose, we organized a Cleaning Activity where students helped clean up the area around the school and collected garbage. This activity was part of our efforts to promote cleanliness and community involvement. The students’ efforts showed the local community the importance of keeping our environment clean.
Building a New Home for flood effected family
We at SKZ Foundation, recently built a new home for Muskan, a dedicated student at SKZ Model School in Arincho, after her family lost their house in a flood. Muskan is a hardworking student whose family was left without shelter after the flood, making life and her studies very difficult. We stepped in to help by building a new house. Muskan’s family now has a safe home where she can focus on her studies.
Together, we can make a difference and build a stronger community. Thank you for supporting the SKZ Foundation.
