[Monrovia, September 25, 2023] – The President of the Swedish Institute Alumni Network of Liberia (SIANL), Sam Samie Sumo, has delivered a passionate call to action, urging Liberians residing in beach communities to prioritize the preservation of their beaches as a means of safeguarding their environment and their own well-being.
On Saturday, Sept 23, the Swedish-trained scholars, some accompanied by their children, came together on Sophie Beach to diligently clear plastic waste and other pollutants, contributing to a cleaner and more inviting environment.
Notably, some residents from the Sophie Beach Community, including Madam Nikera Fatu Peterson, joined the effort with enthusiasm and pledged to encourage the community to regularly engage in beach cleaning exercises. She expressed her commitment to working closely with the community members to cease the practice of disposing of garbage on the beach, a common habit among beachside residents.
Additionally, the network leveraged social media to raise awareness about sustainable plastic consumption in Liberia, aiming to minimize plastic pollution. As part of these efforts, network members made Facebook posts after the Plastic-Free Week event, sharing valuable information on how to use plastic sustainably.
SIANL remains committed to one of its mission of fostering environmental responsibility and community engagement, exemplified by its recent efforts to protect Liberia’s pristine shores.