KIDS CLEAN CLUB: THE KIDS CLEAN CLUB

An initiative of The Mental and Environmental Development Initiative (The MEDIC)

VISION

A CLEANER, HABITABLE and more UNITED world, where Children are the Purifiers and the Spear-head of the Revolution.

MISSION

To instil in every child the trait of GLOBAL CLEANLINESS, GLOBAL SAFETY and PATRIOTISM; and to reach every home, school, and religious institution through the children.

ABOUT US

The Kids’ Clean Club is an initiative of The Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (THE MEDIC) a non‐governmental and pro-human organization that aims at a total positive transformation and development of the child.

The club was established to raise a generation of physically, mentally and environmentally clean children across Nigeria and the World by creating awareness amongst children, about the effects of pollution and global warming, and how they can make a change in their environment.

We also go a step further to teach them about patriotism, etiquette, motivation, dignity, integrity, savings, and at the same time harness their God given talents.

The club focuses on instilling a sense of moral and environmental consciousness in children with a view to reducing environmental pollution as well as social vices which results most of the time to corruption and a decaying nation. At Kids Clean Club, we believe that by teaching children, we are contributing to nation-building. We take delight in seeing a guaranteed and ideal future in the eyes of our children, but we also reach out to like-minded adults to partner with us.

At the Club, the children learn how to plant and tend flowers and trees; sing inspirational songs; engage in environmental friendly games; and listen to inspiring stories. Flowers and trees catered for by a child become exclusively theirs.

We also have a book club that encourages the reading culture amongst children, in addition to special academic sessions they are accessible to from well-trained tutors.

To combat environmental hazards, the club recently started one of its projects - The Kids’ Garden (TKG). We have grown to become the first and only group to come up with the initiative of a Kids’ Garden in Africa. The Kids' Garden will be the most effective way to educate the kids on the importance of tree planting and a clean environment, while maintaining its recreational opportunities and structure for families in the community.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is for every child who is interested in making The World a better place. However, kindly noted that the Kids Clean Club is not a club that must be forced on any child, but children can be made to see reasons why he/she must be a part of this club. Membership will include children between the ages of 3 to 12 years.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Ø To encourage children to be physically and mentally involved in the fight against an environmentally irresponsible Nigeria.

Ø To keep children responsible in their doings and enrich their self esteem.

Ø To help children harness their GOD given talent.

Ø To engrave in the minds of children the importance of integrity and honesty.

Ø To teach children to love their country and deepen their sense of patriotism.

Ø To make Nigeria and the world a better place through children.

Ø To create strong awareness on Global Warming and provide support in combating climate change through all relevant and legitimate means.

What We Teach

Global Hand Washing Day 15th Oct 2010- Dettol representative helping a child with her hands

In Nigeria, it is a norm to pollute - some Nigerians urinate in public places, dispose used sachets and refuse in drainages and on streets without shame. Industrial companies contribute excessively to Global Warming. People exhibit little or no Integrity, dignity and respect in dealing with each other. There’s a lack of motivation to save for the future; people instead opt for quick money. There are few opportunities to harness talents. People lack social etiquettes, and above all there’s no love for the Nation.

That is why we teach the following:

1) Pollution

2) Global Warming

3) Dignity

4) Integrity

5) Motivation

6) Savings

7) Talent Optimization

8) Etiquettes

9) Patriotism

PATRIOTISM

Patriotism goes a very long way in shaping the mind of the citizens of any country. In its definition, it means the love for your country as well as having the power and might to be able to defend its name when the need arises. How many of us can do that for Nigeria? We want to instill this in the children at an early age. The country needs this now more than ever. Nigeria is the Giant of Africa and we have to reclaim that position. Many people want a better life, but instead of getting our hands dirty, most people will leave the country for good. A huge mess can never tidy up itself! The most important question here is “how can I contribute to my country, even if my country doesn’t fulfil her civic duties?”

Some of the things that will be taught are:

What Is Nigeria?

Who is a Nigerian?

Where is it located?

How was it created?

Countries that surround Nigeria.

Fun facts about Nigeria.

History of Nigeria.

Historic Leaders.

Past Presidents.

The old and new National Anthem.

The Nigerian Flag.

The Coat of Arms and Symbols.

Africa: Countries and Capital.

Drawings: Map of Nigeria Map Of Africa The Coat of Arms.

Nigeria: States and Cities.

INTEGRITY

Integrity is a virtue. It’s a moral value that we must all possess and the best time to cultivate this is during the formative years. It is the total state of being truthful to God, one’s self and to our fellow humankind. Cheating, lying, backbiting and a lot more is norm and corruption has eaten deep, even into families. A good name is worth more than billions of wealth!

1. What is Integrity?

2. Who has integrity?

3. The Integrity rule.

4. How do we break the Integrity rule?

5. Keeping your promise.

6. Benefits of Integrity.

7. Examples of Men and Women who have Integrity.

MOTIVATION

Motivation is that positive force that drives you to do a particular thing that could be hard or arduous. Motivation can come as an encouragement either from people you know or from within. It is a constant thing so it has to be done on a daily basis.

1. What does it mean to motivate?

2. Who are you?

3. What are those flaws you should flaunt?

4. Why we need motivation?

5. Building a healthy self esteem.

6. Why we should motivate others?

DIGNITY

Dignity is a state of being valuable or cherished for something that deserves honour and commitment irrespective of what it is or what it looks like. We teach the children not to look down on any person’s job or talent. The most important thing here is that he person does it with heart and soul. That is what we should respect and that respect is what gives the person dignity. There is dignity in labour. It does not matter what you do but how well you do it.

1. What is dignity?

2. How do we know when we have dignity?

3. Is dignity a gift?

4. People in our society that have dignity in labour.

SAVINGS

The act of saving is an important aspect of our financial lives. Saving means putting aside something so it can be used at a later date when it is needed. No matter how little, we believe that every kobo counts. In the long run, saving money may not make you a millionaire unless it is invested wisely, but it will make you financially stable for life.

1. What is Savings?

2. Who should save?

3. Why should we save?

4. How to save

5. Tips in raising money for savings

6. Spend it wisely

HARNESSING TALENT

We believe at everyone has a God given talent. It is a natural gift. A special ability to do something without being stressed, bored or tired. Some people don’t know that these talents exist within them until they are face with some situations that will bring out these talents. We help discover and develop the talents in the children. We are all expected to trade with our talents.

1. What are talents?

2. What is your talent?

3. Discovering and developing your talents.

4. Examples of talents.

5. Who has a talent?

6. What should your talents be used for?

POLLUTION – THE ENVIRONMENT

The topics to be discussed here include

What is pollution?
Types of pollution.
Causes of pollution.
Waste: Types of Waste.
Agents of Pollution.
Effects of pollution.
Remedies to pollution.
What is Recycling?
Types and methods of recycling.
Materials that can be recycled.
Benefits of Recycling.
What does the Law say?
Waste Management Authorities.
My role as a Purifier.
PRACTICE!!!

GLOBAL WARMING

We teach the basics and how they can play a part in reducing its effects.

1. What is Global Warming?

2. The Environment- Then and Now.

3. Causes of Global Warming.

4. Effects of Global Warming.

5. Remedies.

6. How you can help.

ETIQUETTE

1. What is etiquette?

2. Forms in which etiquette exists

3. Why we need etiquette

4. Different etiquette in different situations

5. Benefits of proper display of etiquette

6. Where can you learn about etiquette?

OUR WORKS

We have worked with children from primary and secondary schools. We have also worked with neighbourhood children.

We have celebrated days like

1. Cleaning of the VIP area of the Experience Dec 2010

2. Independence Day 1^st Oct 2010

3. Global Hand washing Day- 15^th Oct 2010

4. Environmental Sanitation Celebration (Last Saturday of every month)

5. Commissioning of the 1^st Kids’ Garden in Africa 21^st Nov 2009

6. Cleaning Exercise on the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos 1^st Oct 2009

7. Excursion to the Nigerian Conservation Foundation Dec 2009

8. Tree Planting Day 14^th July 2009

PROJECTS

THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE TRIANGLE (OWODE AJAH LAGOS)

Precisely 4^th of December 2008, the kids’ clean club started the cleaning and beautification of the triangle in Owode Ajah. Special cleaning days were dedicated towards making the triangle a centre of attraction and a more presentable spot in the community. This was geared by the desire to have a cleaner and more habitable Nigeria.

KCC IN SCHOOLS

Methodist Boys Victoria Island with a Trustee

Our mission statement targets the children and they make a larger population in our schools. We therefore intend to have a standard group in every school.

KCC IN RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS

To increase our scope of reaching the children, we will also adopt religious institutions, which also constitute a reasonable population of children.

BEAUTIFICATION OF ADDO LANGBASA MATERNITY CLINIC

The Addo Langbasa maternity is a newly proposed project. With close proximity to the Kids’ Clean Club, adequate maintenance of its immediate vicinity will be executed. As an environmental club, we know that a clean environment aids good living condition.

FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Ø AWARDS
Ø K.C.C PARTIES
Ø CLEANING AND PLANTING EXERCISES
Ø ROAD WALKS
Ø PARENTS MEETINGS
Ø FUND RAISING SEMINARS
Ø MOTIVATIONAL SEMINARS
Ø DEBATES
Ø DINNERS
Ø AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Ø ENVIRONMENTAL DAYS CELEBRATED NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

BENEFITS TO THE CHILD

Access to activities of Kids' Clean Club and Partners
Well managed savings account
Visits to tourist sites in and out of the country
A chance to have personal talks with their role models
Discounts at various stores we partner with

BENEFITS TO THE SOCIETY

It will help in making the society cleaner, thereby reducing the spread of diseases.
It will attract rapid growth and development.
It will boost tourism.
It will give our Nation International recognition and respect.
Future Patriotic citizens of Nigeria

THE TRUSTEES

PASTOR. WALE ADEFARASIN – General Overseer, Guiding Light Assembly
BARR.MRS. RHODA OGUNYE – MD/CEO Wondool Nigeria Limited.
MR DESMOND MAJEKODUNMI – Environmental Activist
MISS DOYINSOLA OGUNYE- President MEDIC

OUR PARTNERS

Over the years, we have been able to partner with the following Individuals and Corporations –

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS)
Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)
Diamond and Pearls Concepts
La Campagne Tropicana
T.M Lewin
House of Versatile Styles (New York USA)
360nobs
Tosyn Bucknor
Chiedu Ifeozo
Evergreens Event
Plus one
Eldee
Timi Dakolo
OC Ukeje
Fela Durotoye
Roof Top MCs
Hi Magazine
Eric of West African Idols
Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa
Pastor Poju Oyemade
Bez Idakula
Veronica Sista Soul
Y-pay more
Film House
Chocolate City
Zel Maikori
Strictly Naija Clothing (SNC)
The Future Project

The Schools that we have worked with include

Higher Ground Academy Owode, Ajah, Lagos
Edidot School Badore, Ajah, Lagos
Cypress Spring School Owode, Ajah, Lagos
Methodist Boys School, Victoria Island, Lagos
Brook Stones Best Brains International School, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos

RULES AND REGULATIONS
Members of the Kids Clean Club will be given the club’s regulation booklet. This booklet will contain the rules and regulation of the club as well as the rights of the child

SPONSORSHIP, PARTNERSHIP AND DONATIONS
Any of the following can sponsor, partner or donate
• THE GOVERNMENT
• CORPORATE ORGANISATIONS
• INDIVIDUALS
• SCHOOLS
• RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS

Day-to-day activities

Registration of new members
After school activities
Rehearsals - Saturdays 10am-2pm
Environmental Sanitation Celebration (ESC) - Last Saturday of the Month
Birthday Celebration for members - Last Saturday of the Month

THE TEAM

Doyinsola Ogunye
Abbey Kassim
Oluwaseun Johnson
Ayo Aremu
Tayo Okeowo
Ayo Oshin
Damilola Ogunye
Biola Adebajo

CONTACT

KIDS CLEAN CLUB
21 OWODE ROAD, ADO AJAH, LEKKI LAGOS
+234(0)803-3788-641, 08139509137
kidscleanclub@gmail.com

Follow us
Twitter: @kidscleanclub
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Acknowledging you is just a formality. We cannot thank you enough for the generations to come who will be positively affected by your gesture...

The Kids will have fun, our Nation will be cleaner, and we do this because we love Nigeria!!!