{"product_id":"unimac-students-for-cleaner-beaches","title":"Help UniMAC Students Take Action for Cleaner Beaches","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKerziah, Obed, Anyeley, Precious, Millicent, Pearl, Ebenezer, Blessing and Eugenia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 300 students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, we formed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean Coast Alliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a formally approved UniMAC student initiative, because we believe students should do more than talk about the problems affecting our communities. We should also use our skills, networks and time to help address them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom mid-July through the end of November 2026, we will work in the field with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMayekoo once every week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping to clean polluted beaches and raise awareness about the growing plastic and textile-waste crisis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are raising \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$4,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to support this sustained program of coastal cleanup, volunteer participation and environmental advocacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are not asking people to support work we are unwilling to do ourselves. We are committing our time, energy and creativity—and we are inviting you to join us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Challenge Reaching Our Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic and textile waste are polluting rivers, beaches and oceans around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery year, an estimated 19–23 million tonnes of plastic waste enter aquatic ecosystems. The world also produces approximately 92 million tonnes of textile waste annually. Discarded clothing, synthetic fabrics, plastic packaging and other materials can remain in the environment for years, damage marine ecosystems and break down into microplastics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhana’s coastline is part of this global crisis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Labadi and other polluted beaches, plastic bottles, food packaging, fabric, discarded clothing and mixed waste can accumulate along the shoreline. Some of this waste is left behind on the beach, while other materials travel through streets, drains and waterways before reaching the coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe effects go beyond how the beach looks. Coastal pollution can harm marine life, create unhealthy conditions, affect local livelihoods and reduce the safety and enjoyment of public spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe know that nine students cannot solve this global problem alone. But we do not believe that the size of the problem should become an excuse for doing nothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We Will Do\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning in July and continuing through the end of November, we will join Mayekoo’s beach cleanup work once a week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMayekoo’s approach combines mechanized cleanup, community action, coordinated waste removal and public awareness. Heavy equipment and beach-cleaning machinery help remove large volumes of accumulated waste, while volunteers support detailed cleanup, community participation and greater public visibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs students, we will contribute by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipating in weekly field cleanup activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelping remove plastic, textile and other waste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMobilizing other students and volunteers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing social media to raise awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumenting the work through photography, video and storytelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting fundraising and campaign outreach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharing project updates and results with donors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe want to use what we are learning at UniMAC to do more than describe environmental problems. We want to communicate in ways that encourage people to care, participate and take responsibility for the places we share.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We Hope to Learn and Share\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough this experience, we will develop practical skills in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadvocacy, fundraising and social media communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will learn how to present an important cause honestly, invite people to support it and show donors the work their contributions are making possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also hope to encourage more young people to see environmental action as something they can support through their own skills, networks and time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot everyone has access to cleanup equipment. Not everyone can be in the field every week. But everyone can contribute in some way—by volunteering, raising awareness, donating or sharing the campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis project is our opportunity to begin with what we have and where we are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Your Donation Will Help\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$4,000 fundraising goal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will support weekly coastal cleanup and environmental-awareness activities from mid-July through the end of November 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonations will help Mayekoo provide and coordinate essential needs such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleanup tools and protective equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty bags and waste-collection supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanized beach-cleaning operations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransportation and coordinated waste haul-off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-aid and volunteer safety supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking water and basic field support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolunteer mobilization and outreach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironmental-awareness content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject documentation and donor updates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll donations will be received and managed through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMayekoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and used to support the approved coastal-restoration work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the campaign, we will share photographs, videos and field updates so that our supporters can follow our progress and see the work taking place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are ready to show up every week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are ready to learn, serve and use our voices for something that matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow, we are asking our fellow students, faculty members, families, friends, alumni, businesses and supporters to stand with us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour donation will help remove waste from polluted beaches, support Mayekoo’s continuing coastal-restoration work and give young people an opportunity to become active participants in protecting Ghana’s environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonate today and help us turn our commitment into action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mayekoo","offers":[{"title":"250","offer_id":56812426199206,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":56812426231974,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1250","offer_id":56812426264742,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500","offer_id":56812426297510,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000","offer_id":56812426330278,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7500","offer_id":56812426363046,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/3565\/8918\/files\/01_coastal_restoration_initiative_awareness_event_1200x1200_c29acc36-54aa-46fa-9c61-df8f0fde9022.webp?v=1784140809","url":"https:\/\/mayekoo.com\/products\/unimac-students-for-cleaner-beaches","provider":"mayekoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}