Support the Climate Strike on 20 Sept 2019

   My name is Eleni and I’m a volunteer for Friends of the Earth Cymru.

   At 25 years old, these are my first, exciting steps in grassroots environmentalism – and what a time to join!

Until last month, I’d never even considered going to a demonstration. 

But on 20 September, I’ll be joining the millions of people taking part in the global climate strikes.

I am going to the strike in Cardiff. To find the nearest climate strike to where you live please visit the UKSCN website  

I am joining the strike because I want to support the inspiring efforts of our school strikers who are asking people of all ages to back them. 

Recently I attended some small protests for the first time and the passion there was amazing – as well as the sense of community. At protests like these, all you have to do is be there...the shouting, singing and placard-waving seem to be optional extras! 

Of course, we understand that not everyone will be able to make it to a strike. But that doesn’t mean you have to sit this one out. You can band together with family and neighbours to take a solidarity photo, update your social media profiles or even hold a lunchtime discussion at your workplace.

Thank you so much,

Eleni
Friends of the Earth Cymru volunteer