April 19, 2008
 

Indonesian Children Help U.S. Embassy “Go Green” For Earth Day Event

Bahasa Indonesia

Over 80 Indonesian children helped U.S. Ambassador Cameron R. Hume celebrate Earth Day through poetry, sports, environmentally-themed games and even a puppet show by the characters from Trans-7’s “Jalan Sesama.” In addition, the Ministry of Environment’s Goodwill Ambassador Valerina Daniel helped Ambassador Hume and the children put finishing touches on an environmental mural, one of seven murals displayed on the U.S. Embassy’s fence, each of which showcase Indonesia’s biodiversity and environment.   

“I’m proud to have these murals displayed on our Embassy wall,” said Ambassador Hume. “It is important that young people in Indonesia start to think about the environment at an early age.  How Indonesia and the U.S. treat their forests and oceans will affect the rest of the world, and all of our children’s futures.” 

The seven 8-foot-by-4-foot murals were designed and painted by children who study at both USAID educational partners and local schools in Bogor. The children painted the murals in between classes and after school, and also learned about Earth Day and what they can do to save the environment.

In addition to painting the mural, the children read poems about the environment, participated in sports, including soccer, hula-hoops, frisbee, and several environmentally-themed games and activities.  Coca-Cola also provided an “Eco Bus,” a specially- designed bus, powered by environmentally friendly bio-diesel, and featuring interactive educational activities about the environment. Other material and food donations were provided by several sponsors, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Ace Hardware, Soccer School Indonesia (SSI-Arsenal), The Learning Farm and PGB Bangau Putih. .                                                                                                                                                                      For more information about the U.S. Embassy’s activities please visit http://jakarta.usembassy.gov/.

Earth Day - U.S. Ambassador Cameron R. Hume (left) with teachers from SDN Papandayan 1 (center) and Ministry of Environment “Goodwill Ambassador” Valerina Daniel (right) in front of one of seven environmental murals on display outside the U.S. Embassy. The murals were designed and painted by Indonesian children for the Embassy’s Earth Day celebration.


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