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All activities adhered to COVID-19 prevention guidelines, and government offices welcomed volunteers, providing essential supplies such as garbage bags, cleaning tools, gloves, and hot packs.<ref>[http://www.jtnews.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=36174 <nowiki>[Issue] ASEZ WAO: "Beautifying the Global Environment Starting from Local Communities"</nowiki>], ''Jeonbuk Today'', December 2, 2021</ref> More than 100 environmental volunteer activities were conducted nationwide.<ref name=":0">[https://www.newsje.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=247669 Church of God Worker Volunteer Group: 'We Protect Our Planet'], ''Jeju Environment News'', November 28, 2021</ref> | All activities adhered to COVID-19 prevention guidelines, and government offices welcomed volunteers, providing essential supplies such as garbage bags, cleaning tools, gloves, and hot packs.<ref>[http://www.jtnews.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=36174 <nowiki>[Issue] ASEZ WAO: "Beautifying the Global Environment Starting from Local Communities"</nowiki>], ''Jeonbuk Today'', December 2, 2021</ref> More than 100 environmental volunteer activities were conducted nationwide.<ref name=":0">[https://www.newsje.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=247669 Church of God Worker Volunteer Group: 'We Protect Our Planet'], ''Jeju Environment News'', November 28, 2021</ref> | ||
On November 28, members in Jeju cleaned a 4-km area around Minoreum in Ora-dong, collecting 60 kg of litter, including disposable items, plastic bottles, and cans discarded along the hiking | On November 28, members in Jeju cleaned a 4-km area around Minoreum in Ora-dong, collecting 60 kg of litter, including disposable items, plastic bottles, and cans discarded along the hiking trails. Jeju Provincial Council Member Lee Seung-ah joined the activity and remarked, “I sincerely thank ASEZ WAO’s young volunteers for their commitment to environmental conservation. I will also support efforts to maintain a clean and sustainable environment.”<ref name=":0" /> | ||
Active volunteer efforts also took place overseas from November to December 2021. Environmental protection activities were conducted in Paterson, New Jersey; Omaha, Nebraska; Manchester, U.K.; Fukuoka, Japan; Cagayan de Oro, Philippines; Arequipa, Peru; and Pretoria, South Africa.<ref>[https://news4trafford.co.uk/2021/12/21/mayor-of-trafford-mark-dale-asez-wao-help-clean-up-old-trafford/ Mayor of Trafford, Trafford Council’s Mark Dale & ASEZ WAO help clean up Old Trafford], ''News4trafford'', December 21, 2021</ref> Michael Severance, an ASEZ WAO member who participated in a cleanup at Puget Sound Park in Seattle, Washington, U.S., said, “When people live in a clean environment, they develop a stronger sense of responsibility for it and experience greater happiness. Ultimately, creating a cleaner environment benefits everyone.”<ref>[https://b-townblog.com/volunteers-remove-litter-from-around-buriens-puget-sound-park/ Volunteers remove litter from around Burien’s Puget Sound Park], ''The B-Town Blog'', December 20, 2021</ref>{{그림|아르헨티나 제2부에노스아이레스 ASEZ WAO-라누스시장 감사장.jpg|너비=320px| 정렬=오른쪽섬네일 | 타이틀 = Certificate of Appreciation from Mayor of Lanus in Buenos Aires, Argentina}} | Active volunteer efforts also took place overseas from November to December 2021. Environmental protection activities were conducted in Paterson, New Jersey; Omaha, Nebraska; Manchester, U.K.; Fukuoka, Japan; Cagayan de Oro, Philippines; Arequipa, Peru; and Pretoria, South Africa.<ref>[https://news4trafford.co.uk/2021/12/21/mayor-of-trafford-mark-dale-asez-wao-help-clean-up-old-trafford/ Mayor of Trafford, Trafford Council’s Mark Dale & ASEZ WAO help clean up Old Trafford], ''News4trafford'', December 21, 2021</ref> Michael Severance, an ASEZ WAO member who participated in a cleanup at Puget Sound Park in Seattle, Washington, U.S., said, “When people live in a clean environment, they develop a stronger sense of responsibility for it and experience greater happiness. Ultimately, creating a cleaner environment benefits everyone.”<ref>[https://b-townblog.com/volunteers-remove-litter-from-around-buriens-puget-sound-park/ Volunteers remove litter from around Burien’s Puget Sound Park], ''The B-Town Blog'', December 20, 2021</ref>{{그림|아르헨티나 제2부에노스아이레스 ASEZ WAO-라누스시장 감사장.jpg|너비=320px| 정렬=오른쪽섬네일 | 타이틀 = Certificate of Appreciation from Mayor of Lanus in Buenos Aires, Argentina}} | ||
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On December 5, 2021, in London, U.K., 30 members cleaned the streets of Sutton South Ward with the support of the Sutton City Council, collecting nearly 160 kg of trash. Councillor Trish Fivey, Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton, participated in the initiative and expressed her support for ASEZ WAO’s efforts toward sustainable development. | On December 5, 2021, in London, U.K., 30 members cleaned the streets of Sutton South Ward with the support of the Sutton City Council, collecting nearly 160 kg of trash. Councillor Trish Fivey, Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton, participated in the initiative and expressed her support for ASEZ WAO’s efforts toward sustainable development. | ||
In February 2022, ASEZ WAO members from South Africa collaborated with | In February 2022, ASEZ WAO members from South Africa collaborated with Tshwane Municipality to preserve ecosystems in the Klapperkop Nature Reserve. It aimed to remove the wattle (acacia) trees, which hinder the growth of the surrounding plants and wildlife. Tshwane city officials handled the tree cutting, while members helped transport the removed trees. Beyond these efforts, ASEZ WAO continues its commitment to environmental conservation by organizing regular and ongoing volunteer activities for a greener planet.<ref>[https://monthly.chosun.com/client/mdaily/daily_view.asp?idx=14889&Newsnumb=20220314889 Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group Receives 'Green World Award'], ''Monthly Chosun'', March 16, 2022</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||