Earth Day 2025 Volunteer Activities: 55 Cities, 10 Days, 1 Powerful Message

Global Action for Earth Day 2025

From April 19 to 28, 2025, over 2,900 volunteers across 55 cities worldwide stepped up for the planet. Organized by the Shincheonji Volunteer Association – Seoul, Gyeonggi Southern, and Overseas Division, the campaign turned Earth Day into a global movement of action.

One Earth, 55 Voices: The Meaning Behind the Numbers

This year marked the 55th Earth Day, a milestone echoed through participation from 55 regions—a symbol of both history and hope. From Seoul’s busy neighborhoods to Kenya’s Musamba village, each location offered a distinct contribution, showing how diverse communities can unite for a shared cause.

Climate Action Week: 10 Days of Impact

Under the banner of Climate Change Week, volunteers tackled environmental challenges through 23 hands-on programs:

• Plogging Events: The most common activity—combining jogging and trash collection—covered 121km and yielded over 12,931 liters of waste.

• Tree Planting: Community spaces blossomed with new life as volunteers planted trees across urban and rural zones.

• Upcycling Workshops: Participants creatively transformed waste into art and functional items, reinforcing sustainability.

• Art and Awareness Campaigns: Children's eco-themed drawing contests and exhibitions sparked conversations and smiles.

Local Actions with Lasting Influence

In 23 Korean cities, including Seoul (Gangnam, Dongjak, Seongdong) and Gyeonggi (Suwon, Osan, Pyeongtaek, Hanam), volunteers actively engaged residents. From storeowners cheering on cleanup crews to curious pedestrians joining in, the response was enthusiastic.

Internationally, 32 cities from Los Angeles to Tijuana, Burnaby to Silang joined the initiative. One of the most promising outcomes came from Kenya, where a local volunteer branch signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with a regional institution to commit to long-term cooperation on community improvement.

Powerful Moments and Personal Stories

These environmental actions weren't just symbolic—they were personal. Kim Su-yeon, a 24-year-old from Ansan, reflected, “I often frowned at the cigarette butts on the sidewalk. This time, I did something about it.”

In Seoul, Kim Ji-beom said, “Knowing our small act could help the Earth breathe gave this effort real meaning. And walking with others—talking, laughing, picking up trash—it felt like healing.”

These testimonials reveal a truth: Environmental volunteering builds more than clean streets. It builds connection, purpose, and hope.

Building Bridges, Not Just Planting Trees

The Kenya agreement shows that Earth Day is more than a one-time event. It's a catalyst. These activities sparked dialogues and partnerships that may lead to future development projects, educational campaigns, and sustained civic participation.

Leadership with Vision

The Division's leader Lee Gi-won emphasized that love for the Earth and community was the heart of this initiative. “Through this campaign, we realized that many are ready to act. We’ve seen that change can start with simple steps—and together, we move toward a better future.”

He confirmed the association’s commitment to ongoing service and deeper collaboration with communities both in Korea and abroad.

The Ripple of Small Actions

Earth Day 2025 reminded us that while climate issues are global, solutions are often local. A bottle picked up in Seoul, a tree planted in LA, a child’s drawing in Tijuana—they all add up.

As the Shincheonji Volunteer Association showed, passion and action can reach across continents, reshaping not just neighborhoods, but the mindset of future generations.

Let’s carry that momentum forward—because protecting the Earth doesn’t end on April 22.

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