Over
2500 children participate in
Environmental Awareness Cycle Rally
organized by BAPS Charities
Surat, India - In recognition of World Environment Day (June 5), BAPS Charities organized a children’s Environmental Awareness cycle rally to highlight some of the environmental issues and concerns that countries and communities face across the world.
The rally was held in southern Gujarat in Surat. It saw over 2500 young participants reach out far and wide to draw attention to climate change, conservation, pollution, toxins and waste management. Braving the sweltering heat, the participants weaved their way through the streets of the city. The rally also had cycles equipped with microphones and speakers which broadcasted messages about environmental protection and what steps everyone can take to help tackle the issues.
BAPS Charities has highlighted environmental issues for over 30 years. During that period its volunteers have launched many environmental projects, including “Plant A Tree”, an initiative that planted over 1.5 million trees. Other environmental projects include initiatives on paper and aluminum recycling, with over 91 tons of foil collected for the latter. Its water conversation projects have also benefited various communities through the installation of trickle/drip irrigation systems.
Most recently during "Earth Day”, BAPS Charities participated in the Annual Earth Day festivities in Chino Hills, CA. Over 30 volunteers planted and watered a total of 134 trees. Beyond its environmental projects, BAPS Charities community centers are constructed using environment friendly materials. The buildings utilize power saving LED lighting and employ management practices to ensure energy consumption is kept optimal and efficient.
On World Environment Day, BAPS Charities pledges to continue to highlight and bring awareness about environmental issues through community based projects, education and healthy construction practices.
BAPS Charities is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit international charity organization committed to sincerely serving the world by caring for individuals, families, and communities. It is affiliated with BAPS as an independent charity and social services arm. The 55,000 BAPS volunteers networked in over 9,090 centers around the world provide over 12 million volunteer-hours of service annually.
Among social service charities, BAPS Charities is a well-respected and trusted name. It has amassed over 50 years of firsthand experience in initiating, managing, and sustaining 160 humanitarian operations throughout the world in such diverse fields as: medical services, environmental services, community services, tribal services, and disaster relief services.
Recent BAPS Charities projects include disaster relief work for flood victims of India as well as relief for those afflicted by Hurricane Katrina and the South Asian tsunami.
For additional information on BAPS Charities and its international and local philanthropic activities, please visit www.bapscharities.org
For further information Contact:
BAPS North American Headquarters
Tel: 732-777-1414 ex 140
e-mail : media@na.baps.org
