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ASEZ WAO is a Church of God global volunteer group made up of young professionals from more than 7,500 churches in 175 countries. ASEZ WAO aims to become one by having the heart of Mother and taking necessary action to promote more sustainable practices and make a positive impact on the environment. ASEZ WAO launched the Take Action Project (TAP) to tap into people’s awareness for sustainable development of the Earth and humankind. Through TAP, ASEZ WAO volunteers Talk, Act and Partner to create lasting change.
Let's take action for humankind and the Earth in Mother’s love!
Signatures of Support for Achieving the SDGs
In 2015, United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that all countries agreed to achieve by 2030. Through the Take Action Project, ASEZ WAO plans to raise awareness, act and partner for change that will help accomplish the SDGs.
Support TAP and achieving the SDGs by signing ASEZ WAO’s online petition.
Reduce Plastic Use Campaign
ASEZ WAO launched this campaign to take action for the Earth. ASEZ WAO educates the community about the dangers plastics pose to human beings and the environment through public panels and forums. Volunteers then put this knowledge into action through cleanups and activities that lead to more sustainable behavior.
Featured Activities
Haverstraw Beach State Park Cleanup by ASEZ WAO
About 70 ASEZ WAO volunteers removed trash and invasive plants from Haverstraw Beach State Park. New York State Senators David Carlucci and James Skoufis attended to support the volunteers in their effort.
ASEZ WAO Anacostia River Cleanup
ASEZ WAO volunteers in Washington DC partnered with Anacostia River Keeper for an Anacostia River cleanup. The effort is in line with ASEZ WAO’s Reduce Plastic campaign that’s held worldwide.
ASEZ WAO Green Workplace Project in Bayamon
Research has shown that 80% of the plastic in our water comes from land. We use about a trillion plastic bags, 5 billion plastic straws and 55 billion plastic bottles