There is something powerful about seeing young people gather on a beach with gloves, bags, and determination. It is a reminder that hope is real, and that our future is in the hands of those who believe in action — not just words.
Recently, youth from our community joined us in a clean-up event along the coastline of Aqaba. What began as a clean-up became something deeper — a moment of awareness, reflection, and connection with nature.
As they collected plastic bottles, nets, wrappers, and debris washed up by the tide, they noticed:
The clean-up was not just physical —
it was emotional.
After the clean-up, we sat together and talked.
Young people shared:
One participant said:
“When we clean the sea, we are also cleaning our thinking. We start to see the world differently.”
Youth are not just the future.
They are the leaders of today.
With knowledge, awareness, and passion, they are capable of:
This was not a one-time activity.
It is part of a growing movement — the SEAL initiative — connecting environmental care across countries and cultures.
Every time a young person learns, shares, or takes action, we move closer to a world that protects rather than consumes.
Because when we clean, we heal —
Our environment, our awareness, our hearts.
