The East African Centre for Human Rights (EACHRights), in partnership with Oxfam and the Diocese of Lodwar, has launched an Eco Justice Club at Lolupe Primary School in Turkana Central.
The initiative seeks to empower teachers and learners with knowledge on climate justice while promoting the right to education in the region.
The program will equip teachers and pupils with skills to understand how environmental challenges impact access to education, especially in arid and semi-arid areas like Turkana.
Through the club, learners will be trained to become advocates for environmental protection and champions of education rights within their communities.
As part of the initiative, five children from vulnerable backgrounds were provided with essential school supplies to support their learning. The program also distributed sanitary pads to girls, addressing a key barrier that often affects school attendance among female students.
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This collaborative effort by EACHRights, Oxfam and the Diocese of Lodwar aims to enhance climate resilience among young learners while ensuring that education remains accessible and inclusive.
The Eco Justice Club is expected to foster a culture of environmental stewardship and rights awareness, enabling students to actively participate in addressing climate-related challenges in their locality.
As Turkana continues to grapple with the adverse effects of climate change, such grassroots initiatives are seen as vital interventions that combine education, child rights, and environmental action to build a more informed and resilient future generation
By Benedict Aoya
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