Working In Partnership – The Allies Program

Through the Allies Program, Clean Up the World works with organisations whose mission and vision are complementary to our own and with whom a relationship will facilitate campaign growth, global environmental awareness and provide additional support to Members. Members are encouraged to develop local-level alliances as a way to expand activities. Building relationships with local businesses, organisations and/or government bodies can facilitate support, extend public awareness and increase public participation.

Current Clean Up the World Allies include:

NEW! World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)
www.scout.org

WOSM is one of the largest youth movements worldwide, being the global organisation of individual National Scout Organizations, representing more than 28 million Scouts in 156 countries, with two thirds of its members living in developing countries.

The Scout Movement was founded in 1907 as a Movement of, and for young people. Its mission is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.

It is organised in several age sections from childhood to early adulthood and its method is primarily based on "learning by doing", "youth involvement" and "peer education". The Scout Movement considers young people as citizens of today and not only of the future. All over the world, through Scouting, young people are engaged in working for peace and sustainable development.

The environment has been central to the Scout Movement since its inception. With Scouts undertaking a variety of outdoor activities, they are therefore widely exposed to nature. This exposure and interaction with nature has sensitised Scouts about the need to conserve and care for the environment. On a regular basis, Scouts worldwide undertake clean-ups and tree planting campaigns, and engage in water and soil conservation activities as part of their environmental education programmes.

The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) has partnered with Clean Up the World as an Ally. WOSM will be promoting involvement in the Clean Up the World campaign to its National Scout Organizations (NSOs) and celebrating the achievements of their local Scout Groups.

Australian Volunteers International (AVI)
http://www.australianvolunteers.com/

AVI leads Australia in international volunteering. Since its inception more than 50 years ago AVI has placed over 6,000 volunteers working towards sustainable development in 70 countries. AVI and Clean Up the World work together to facilitate environmental outcomes in
developing communities through Clean Up the World resource support for AVI volunteers in the field.

Clean Beaches Council (CBC)
http://www.cleanbeaches.org/

The Clean Beaches Council is devoted to increasing public awareness and volunteer participation in beach sustainability. It implements innovative approaches to coastal management and protection of human health and the environment. Its flagship program is the Blue Wave Campaign - America's first environmental certification program for beaches. CBC's new initiative is to support legislation to establish a National Clean Beaches Week. Clean Up the World is providing support for CBC groups undertaking beach clean ups, while CBC is assisting to raise Clean Up the World's profile in North America.

Earth Day Network (EDN)
http://www.earthday.net/

EDN is a network of more than 12,000 organizations in 174 countries, working year round to build broadbased citizen support for sound, workable and effective environmental and sustainable policies for all. EDN's flagship event is Earth Day April 22, and is based on the simple philosophy that ordinary people, acting together, can achieve extraordinary things. Clean Up the World and EDN undertake cross-promotional activities
to encourage groups to implement their environmental initiatives under both the EDN and Clean Up the World banner.

earthdive
http://www.earthdive.com/

earthdive seeks to effect positive change towards a more sustainable marine environment by raising global awareness and financial support for the protection of our oceans. It also coordinates a membership program, mobilising scuba divers to contribute to ocean health by undertaking marine monitoring activities. earthdive and CUW are collaborating on a range of cross promotion, information sharing and membership activities.

Our Earth Foundation (OEF)
http://www.naszaziemia.pl/

OEF implements Clean Up the World in Poland through its national Clean Up Poland campaign, which motivates over 1 million participants each year, and other environmental initiatives. OEF also assists CUW with its outreach initiatives in Eastern and Central Europe. In 2005, OEF
joined with 9 Polish Recovery Organisations to establish a nationwide Environmental Education Programme (EEP).