PANDA MOBILE INVITES TUNAS MUDA MERUYA STUDENTS TO BECOME “HEROES” FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
By: Raisha Safira
Monday (04/02), Panda Mobile WWF-Indonesia visited Meruya Young School. During this first visit, Panda Mobile had the opportunity to learn and play with students from the Playgroup class, as well as Grade 3 and 4 Elementary School students. They are the young generation who will become the seeds of environmental heroes in the future.
The series of activities began with the A Ram Sam Sam dance as a warm-up, then continued with animal tales. The story raised this time is about an orangutan calf that was separated from its mother due to hunting by humans. Fairy tales are delivered beautifully and lightly so that children can enjoy them. Throughout the story, the Panda Mobile team noticed how the expressions of laughter and sadness alternated on the expressions of Tunas Muda students.
After the fairy tale ended, the students were directed to take turns taking part in activities in several posts. Starting from hydroponic posts, films, games, to coloring. In every activity, Panda Mobile volunteers always deliver messages to preserve the environment and love animals.
The most interesting thing on this visit happened during the watching session together. Initially, the Panda Mobile team screened a film about four Indonesian endemic animals that were endangered. As the film progresses, the faces of the young spectators can be seen in astonishment when they find out how many Javan rhinos remain.
When the film was over, the students were invited to name things that could be done to protect the natural habitat of animals. They also offered interesting opinions. One participant answered, “Save water!” While another friend chimed in, "Don't kill animals!" In addition, some suggest that humans always feed animals so that their survival is always maintained. There are also those who ask everyone to pray for the preservation of animals. After hearing all the opinions, volunteer Panda Mobile just corrected the answer by mentioning simple things that can make children become "superheroes" for endangered animals. Some ways that can be done are saving water, paper, and tissues.
Panda Mobile's visit to Tunas Muda Meruya School is the first, but definitely not the last. The Panda Mobile team and volunteers appreciate the enthusiasm of the young participants who want to be "Superheroes" for the environment and endangered animals. Hopefully this ideal will come true in the future.