19 Pinoy youths sent to SEACamp earth campaign

• Source: http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/06/21/1468297/19-pinoy-youths-sent-seacamp-earth-campaign
• Sunday, June 21, 2015 12:00 am

By Pia Lee-Brago (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines - Nineteen Filipino youths from all over the country were awarded grants by the US embassy to implement marine conservation projects at the Sea and Earth Advocates (SEA) Camp held recently in Coron, Palawan.

SEACamp is a US embassy project, in partnership with Save Philippine Seas (SPS), focused on empowering young Filipinos to become leaders in marine conservation.

The grant winners were selected from 90 participants of the regional SEACamps held between April to May in Batangas, Negros Oriental and Tawi-Tawi.

Grant winners were selected by a panel from SPS, USAID’s ECOFISH project, Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines and Lighthouse Studio based on feasibility, impact and innovation.

One winning proposal from Luzon, KaliKLASRUM, will engage urban children in environmental and conservation issues.

In the Visayas, the project Scarus will assist fishermen in painting and coding their boats.

The Garbage to Garden Project in Mindanao will provide training on proper waste management and vermicomposting techniques.

SEACamp, one of the many activities of the US embassy in support of its ongoing earth campaign, is also supported by Bobble, CP Kelco, Havaianas, Human Nature, Lagu, Ni-pa Foods, and Smart Communications, Inc.