Raising a greener generation

Eco-conscious youngsters now have yet another avenue to express their thoughts surrounding compassion for animals and greater sensitivity for the environment — Animals Water Bowl Project (AWBP) Trust, an NGO, is conducting an online creative competition for children aged 8 and above. Titled PAW 2021, the competition has three categories, art, essays and poetry, and participants can choose from eight themes, which include adopting strays and the benefits of veganism, among others. “We started with the vision of ensuring that stray animals have access to drinking water around the year. We wanted to complement our efforts with an education programme to raise awareness. This year, we have chosen themes that encourage children to think about how a more compassionate outlook can benefit both humans and the environment,” shared its founder Lakshman Molleti.