LCMC BLOGS

By: Susan Nzomo   At Loyola Centre for Media and Communications, we empower children to explore the crucial relationship between media and the environment, to help them uncover how storytelling through media can ignite change and amplify their voices for environmental rights. The mentorship sessions offered by LCMC to these children highlight the importance of selecting impactful media channels and examine globally recognized campaigns like Greta Thunberg's 'Fridays for Future,' World wild Fire (WWF) Earth Hour, and Kenya's national Tree Growing Fund initiated by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. These examples are very crucial to illustrate how collective action and strategic media use can push environmental issues to the forefront of public discourse. This hands-on approach aligns with the UN General Comment No. 26 (UNGC-26) on children’s rights and the environment, which emphasizes the right of children to participate in environmental decision-making processe...

By: Susan Nzomo LCMC and NAREC involving the children in advocating for SDGs at the exhibition The Loyola Centre for Media and Communications (LCMC), in collaboration with the Nairobi Recyclers (NAREC), recently hosted an exhibition showcasing children’s contributions to environmental advocacy. This event, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12): Responsible Consumption and Production, celebrated youth-led initiatives promoting sustainable products and practices, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility from an early age. The exhibition highlighted projects from students of Nairobi Recycler (NAREC). Among the standout innovations were upcycled products from waste materials, handmade eco-friendly crafts, and sustainable gardening projects. Students from Nairobi Recyclers (Koinonia Community) shared their experiences in plastic waste management, displaying creative items made from recycled materials such as bags, planters, and home décor. LCMC nurturing...