Kurt Archer

My Choice! is a project that aims to raise awareness among the youth about Sustainability. We offer a holistic understanding of sustainability taught through a simple model known as Society, Economy and Environment.

The Environment is impacted by our human footprint; this footprint is the result of diverse community interactions (economy, leisure, family) in any given society. Social activism, or civil society, is shaped by embedding values in the people that are part of the society and who will take up responsibility for that society. It is therefore vital for youth to grab this inclusive picture of sustainability to ensure a positive future generation of prosperity and increased quality of life.

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4 Months and 1 week ago I left Karachi to begin a tour of Asia in hopes of learning and experiencing different sustainability initiatives, and to inspire some kids.

Here are the results:

As I return to to the cold Canadian climate, I do so with a lot of experience and networks under my belt.

In the coming weeks you will find a new site up and running, devoted more to my personal journey in sustainability.

Keep checking back as more photo albums, articles and results will be posted.

Have a happy new year!

So many of you have been asking what I have been upto, and why I have stayed in Bangalore for so long. Well, that is because I have signed on to a small project here called: My Choice! Here is a small blurb about it:

My Choice! is a project that aims to raise awareness among Indian young generation about Sustainability Issues.
We offer to deliver a holistic understanding of Sustainability seen as People, Society and Environment. For us, Environment is impacted by human footprint; human footprint is the results of community interactions in Society (economy, leisure, family) , Society activism is the expression of embedded values in the people that are part of the society. It is vital for Youth to grab this inclusive picture if we call on more responsibility from them.

The projects will have a 3 step learning approach. 1. Classroom presentations to inspire youth to get active. 2. Simulation and learning activities about sustainability. 3. A project competition on sustainability, where students get mentors and are awarded prizes based on creativity, sustainability of design, and general youth choice.

It has been a pleasure to settle down and work with this team and helping to see their passion become a reality.The output of this project has the opportunity to be a part of a best case practise, I will be sure to share the output afterwards with you all.

Looking forward to hitting the road soon again!