Carolina is a student at Universidad del Azuay in Cuenca, Ecuador, passionate about sustainability, social justice, and climate action. She studies International Studies, combining her interest in global relations with a commitment to local impact. During Project Green Challenge, she founded Save & Share, a youth-led initiative focused on reducing food waste and supporting vulnerable families. Carolina believes change begins with empathy, and that small, consistent actions can transform entire communities.
Climate Action Project: Save & Share
Save & Share is a youth‑led initiative in Cuenca, Ecuador, addressing food waste and food insecurity through a community‑centered redistribution network. The project collects surplus food from local businesses and organizations and delivers weekly food kits to families, patients, migrants, and students. Alongside food recovery, Save & Share integrates education on responsible consumption, resource efficiency, and social empathy, helping communities rethink waste as a shared resource. The initiative has expanded to include clothing recovery, rural outreach, and partnerships with universities, nonprofits, and local institutions. By combining environmental responsibility with social dignity, Save & Share offers a scalable model for zero‑waste cities and demonstrates how youth leadership can strengthen community resilience while reducing the climate impacts of food waste.
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