“All of us wants to have a better life as an individual, a better society, a better world and of course a better Earth. So I think ASEZ leads the way.”
- B. Sandhya (Joint Director, Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, Telangana)
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ASEZ International Volunteer Service and Partnership in Summer 2026
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During the 2026 summer break, 212 ASEZ university students formed 46 teams and carried out activities in 32 countries, working with local communities around the world to create sustainable change. The students engaged in environmental protection, crime prevention, community service, and awareness-raising activities, while also meeting with international organizations, government agencies, local governments, universities, police departments, public institutions, and other stakeholders to explore ways to work together in addressing local challenges. The activities focused on identifying the needs of each community and carrying out initiatives suited to local conditions. Through projects such as Reduce Crime Together (RCT), Zero Plastic 2040, the ASEZ Green Carbon (AGC) Movement, and the ASEZ Blue Carbon (ABC) Movement, ASEZ participated in environmental protection and efforts to build safer communities. By enabling young people to take part directly in sustainable development within their communities and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, these efforts also contribute to the local implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). |
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Responding to Local Environmental Challenges: Zero Plastic 2040 in Action
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On July 26, around 100 ASEZ university students gathered at Market Creek Canyon Trail in San Diego, California, U.S. They came together to clean up an area that had long struggled with illegal dumping and litter and to help reduce plastic pollution. The cleanup was carried out in partnership with the City of San Diego as part of ASEZ’s “Zero Plastic 2040” campaign. Market Creek Canyon Trail is located near a densely populated area with numerous homes and businesses. Trash and illegally dumped items have continued to accumulate around the creek, and when it rains, plastic and other pollutants are carried into the waterways by stormwater runoff. Since these waterways eventually flow into the ocean, the local waste problem is also directly connected to the marine environment.
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Beyond Relief, Toward Recovery: ASEZ Stands with Earthquake-Affected Communities in Colombia
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On August 10, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near San José del Palmar in Chocó Department, Colombia. The earthquake caused extensive damage across several regions of west-central Colombia, leaving many residents without their homes and livelihoods. In response to the sudden disaster, ASEZ members also joined emergency relief efforts to help affected communities. On August 13 and 16, a total of 148 ASEZ members gathered at El Campín Stadium in Bogotá to sort and pack relief supplies for residents affected by the earthquake. The activities were carried out in cooperation with the City of Bogotá and the Colombian Red Cross.
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World Cleanup Day is the world’s largest environmental movement, bringing together citizens across borders and cultures to voluntarily take action to address the global waste problem.[1] Since the United Nations officially designated September 20 as World Cleanup Day, the observance has become a platform for global solidarity in responding to environmental issues. In 2026, World Cleanup Day marks its ninth year, with people around the world joining together to protect the environment. |
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