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OUR JOURNEY
The story of Grin Green International is one of learning, reflection, and evolution. Rather than presenting a detailed chronological record, we highlight key milestones that represent meaningful shifts in our focus and approach.
2019
STUDENT‑LED BEGINNINGS
The organization was founded as a youth‑led environmental initiative focused on community action and awareness.
JANUARY 2019
January 10
GGI student invited to speak at an EcoBeasts event at St. Andrews
FEBRUARY 2019
February 2
AQI (air pollution) Strike at Siam because schools were closed due to staggering AQI count [2nd Strike]
February 24
Meeting with Greenpeace about building and replicating student-led platform
February 25
Co-hosted interactive soi cleanup event with Trash Hero, Sang Foundation, and Precious Plastics on Rama IX road
MARCH 2019
Host Friday's for Future protest at The Government House of Thailand (Paul speaks for 2nd time) [3rd strike]
March 16
GGI featured on CNN for the first time. Also second time in Reuters
March 17
GGI Featured on Thai PBS (Paul Interviewed about Strike at Govt. House}
March 29
GGI hosts 3rd soi cleanup. This one was our first solo organized cleanup
APRIL 2019
April 9-10
Koh Tao beach cleanup. Partnered with local small businesses. about 100 people showed up
April 22
Invited to speak at Emquartier's Earth Day initiative (Paul Speaks for 3rd time)
MAY 2019
May 15
Second beach cleanup at BangSaen in Chon buri
May 26
GGI organized strike at Thai Government House [4th protest]. Climate Strike Thailand steals our idea and organizes their first at BTS Asok
JUNE 2019
June 25
GGI organized second Bangsaen beach cleanup with Sang Foundation and Precious Plastics
JULY 2019
July 5
Invitation to attend Social Business Day as Youth Ambassadors hosted by Nobel Prize Winner Mohammad Yunas
July 20
Partnership agreement with GGI and Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce
AUGUST 2019
August 27
​GGI attends UN/Chula University environmental event on education and youth involvement (Paul & Geoff speak)
SEMTEMBER 2019
Participation with TICC to commemorate Corrado Feroci’s legacy in Thailand. (Booth and speech by Marlena about youth leadership and advocacy for purpose)
September 20
Partnership agreement with GGI and Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce
September 20
St. Andrews 107 presentation for whole high school about student-centered learning
September 24
GGI leadership appears in CNN video clip in leading protest to Ministry of Education for youth climate strike
OCTOBER 2019
October 1
Concordian International School opens our 3rd hub
October 16
Kyushu University in Japan asks GGI to host a workshop and soi cleanup for their visit to Bangkok
October 22
GGI organized first PADI cleanup at Pattaya with Mermaids Dive Center
October 22
Geoff invitation to give keynote speech with Lnoppen Group about educational innovation in the 21st century
October 28
Invitation to discuss environmental youth advocacy with UNESCO November 10: GGI 4th beach cleanup. Organized with partner schools; Wells & Concordian
NOVEMBER 2019
November 19
GGI host a soi cleanup workshop at the ServICE event hosted by ICS
November 21
GGI invited to speak at UN SEA of Changes event at UN ESCAP center (Ennio gives Keynote)
DECEMBER 2019
December 16
GGI hosts soi cleanup with 953 Community Mall off Thong Lor BTS