Image: Aquatica [4 week]

Aquatica [4 week]

Egyptoholic·Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Global Volunteer

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English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to impact SDG #14 by providing communities that live near marine and coastal areas, with concrete activities to improve the sustainability of the coast and protect marine wildlife that inhabit these ecosystems.
This project contributes to,
Image: Life Below Water - Target 14.1

Life Below Water - Target 14.1

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Determine method and material for outcome measurement data gathering.
Fieldwork: Visit the coastlines/beaches of the area, identify the main point of pollution and contaminants. Determinate needed actionsto protect the area.
Getting knowledge about SDG 14, marine and coastlines ecosystems of the area and the issuesthat these ecosystems are facing
Onboarding space with NGO representativesto understand the context and urgent needs of the area regarding marine pollution.
Week 2
Coordinate the campaign to educate the community about marine and coastline protection. Campaign should be run during the following weeks(following the activities proposed here, but also with original ideasfrom Global Volunteers and stakeholders).
Look and reach out forstakeholdersin the community that can contribute to the campaign
Determine: goals(how many people you want to reach), place and datesfor the activities,showcase process, etc..
Plan a social media campaign to generate awareness about the importance of preventing marine pollution, protecting coral reefs and other aquatic habitats
Ensure that the activity issustainable and as zero-waste as possible.
Week 3
Workshop idea: Marine ecosystems and why we need to be protected.
Workshop idea: How can we help? Protecting our coastlines and marine ecosystems.
Workshop idea: Make Space for Nature. Why Biodiversity is Key to Achieving the Global Goals
Workshop idea: The danger of pollution, what plastic do to the ocean.
Week 4
Build final project report and present it to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Collect data from project beneficiaries(you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Analyze data to determinate outcome results

Working hours

Monday to Thursday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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