Teens Model Clothes Made from Trash to Raise Awareness on Climate Change

PANGASINAN — World Vision’s children’s group recently showcased their creativity in raising awareness on climate change and the importance of reducing waste by modeling clothes made from recyclable materials. 

Teen fashionistas trained on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action (ESCA) strutted down the catwalk wearing outfits created from sacks, plastics, and other recyclable materials.

“These children decided that raising awareness on the effects of climate change would be better understood not just through seminars, but through creativity. That’s why they thought of doing this fashion show as part of their Trashion and Trashformation series of events starting this year,” Wilma Alvarez, World Vision Program Officer in Pangasinan, shared.

“Fashion show is a powerful tool for self-expression and creativity while promoting environmental awareness,” Adriel, a World Vision child leader, said.

“It’s inspiring to see young children using their talents to raise awareness on climate change,” Alvarez added.

The event, where children play a key role in raising awareness about climate change, is part of World Vision’s organisation-wide ESCA Strategic Roadmap, which aims to reach 20 million people with community programs that enable children and their families to live in a thriving environment with improved resilience against environmental and climate shocks.

World Vision’s ESCA Strategic Roadmap focuses on involving children in creating solutions to the climate crisis.  (by L.Carillo and W. Alvarez | Photos by Ren-ren dela Peña)