“Water Drops: Message to Humanity,” Izmir,Turkey A Disney Friends for Change Grantee


“Water Drops: Message to Humanity” creatively engaged youth to raise awareness about water scarcity. In the lead-up to GYSD, the young people researched water issues and prepared educational materials. Then, on GYSD, the very young children dressed as water droplets, and in a flash-mob-style event, they “flooded” a busy square, handing out flyers, stickers, and brochures encouraging people to save water. The flashmob-style performance art generated significant attention, and was even recognized by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.


Disney Friends for Change


Disney Friends for Change grants support youth-led community projects that create environmental changes around issues of waste, habitat, climate, and water. The projects, organized as part of Global Youth Service Day, allowed young people to play a leadership role in conservation efforts, bring youth creativity and innovation to solving problems, and sustain volunteer participation.


8,289 youth volunteers 111,443 people served


28 countries in Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the U.S. 32,774 individuals educated or trained


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1,231 animals


protected


279 tons of materials


collected and/or recycled


96%


of grantees will continue or


repeat project


YSA 2011 Annual Report


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