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Clean-up campaigns

KEPAKY declared environmental awareness as its campaign of the year in 2016–2017, launching a nationwide art competition on the theme “The Environment is in Our Hands” and organizing exhibitions and a tree-planting event.

Overview

Environmental protection became the focus of KEPAKY’s 2016–2017 campaign. A nationwide art competition invited youth aged 15–20 to submit works in painting, photography, graffiti, and short films under the theme “The Environment is in Our Hands.”

Winning artworks were printed on panels and displayed at schools, municipalities, festivals, and environmental events across Cyprus.

Program Features

  • Nationwide art competition for youth
  • Categories: Painting, Photography, Graffiti, Short Films
  • Exhibitions at: Agios Athanasios Municipality, NGO Festival by the Youth Board of Cyprus, Limassol Environmental and Recycling Festival and Zakaki High School

Additional Actions

  • Tree-planting event in Pelendri with participation from AEL’s Academies

Purpose and Impact

The campaign promoted environmental awareness and encouraged youth to express environmental concerns creatively.

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