On the 24th of June 2012 OISCA UAE National Chapter organized an Inaugural Function of OISCA Children’s Forest Program and Love Green Clubs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Mr. Yasuaki Nagaishi, Secretary General, OISCA International officially inaugurated the CFP & Love Green Clubs in U.A.E. (United Arab Emirates). The Meeting started at 11 am with a silent prayer. Mr. K.C. Sen, President of OISCA UAE National Chapter presided over the function. Mr. Nagaishi explained the importance of ‘FURUSATO’ and OISCA’s contribution on Green Wave. Ms. Yui Sato from OISCA Japan, Mr. Bharat Chachara, G.M. of Dubai India Club, OISCA members and many school children attended the program.
Ms. Gayatri Sanjay from Emirates International School, Jumeirah and Ms. Anishka George from St. Marry’s High School Dubai delivered speeches on Environment Protection and our responsibilities. A power point presentation on the topic “Save Mother Earth” was done by Master Hrishikesh Sen of Emirates National School, Sharjah.
OISCA-International Secretary General Mr. Ysuaki Nagaishi inaugurated CFP by planting Ixora coccinea (Jungle geranium) at the Indian Club premises where representatives from the Indian High school - Dubai, Our own English High School - Sharjah, Emirates National School – Sharjah, Indian High School– Sharjah, Emirates International School – Jumeirah and St. Marrys High School – Dubai participated. Mr. D. Asok Kumar, Director of Public Relations - OISCA UAE welcomed the gathering and Ms. Pancy Lobo, Coordinator of CFP and Love Green Club conveyed vote of thanks.
Everyone repeated the Oath to protect Mother Earth after Master Arbind Sanjay of Emirates International School, Jumeirah. The Oath: "I pledge allegiance to the Earth and all its sacred parts, its water, land and living things and all its human hearts. By fostering a deep sense of connection to others and to the earth in all its dimensions, holistic education encourages a sense of responsibility to self to others and to the planet”.