C5 - Change Can Change Climate Change Foundation

25/09/2025

As part of the upcoming Swap Fest at IMK, Karyavattom Campus, University of Kerala, an interactive training session was conducted by our CEO, Mr. Jayakrishnan B S.

💡 The session focused on:
🔹 How to effectively organise a Swap Fest on campus
🔹 Practical strategies to campaign and mobilise students
🔹 Spreading the message of sustainable lifestyle practices

The participants enthusiastically engaged in discussions, gaining insights into making the Swap Fest not just an event, but a movement towards conscious consumption. 🌿

👏 Organised by the Tourism Club, IMK Department in collaboration with C5 Foundation.

15/09/2025

23/08/2025

As part of the Varavayi Vruthiyude Chakravarthi campaign, we launched a new initiative: "Stitch and Switch - It all starts with one bag!" in conjunction with the Swap Shop. This campaign celebrated sustainability in action by converting old clothes into beautiful carry bags, absolutely free of charge. People brought in their used garments, which we then transformed, giving old fabric a new lease on life.Face to face awareness was also Conducted about the the importantance of Haritha Onam and Green protocol during celebrations
Key Highlights
Inauguration 🌸: Smt. Anu Kumari IAS, the District Collector, inaugurated the program.

First Bag Handover 🌱: Sri. Arunraj P V, District Coordinator of the Suchitwa Mission, presented the first eco-friendly carry bag, crafted from used clothes, to the District Collector.

Appreciation 👏: Sri. V.K. Prasanth, MLA, visited the stall and praised the initiative.

Over 50 reusable bags were stitched and distributed using clothes contributed by both staff and the public. This activity marked the successful finale of our Swap Shop @ Collectorate, effectively spreading the message of reuse, responsible consumption, and plastic-free living.

The event was organized by the District Suchitwa Mission & Change Can Change Climate Change Foundation in association with the Collectorate Staff Recreation Club and the Haritha Keralam Mission.

21/08/2025

🧵✨ Stitch & Switch – Cloth to Carry Bag Activity ✨🧵

As the grand finale of our Swap Shop @ Collectorate – Onam Fest 2025, join us for a creative and sustainable initiative!

👕 Bring your used cloth
👜 Get it stitched into a reusable carry bag – absolutely FREE

📅 August 23, 2025 (10.30 am to 5.00 pm)
📍 Collectorate Premises

Organised by District Suchitwa Mission & Change Can Change Climate Change Foundation in association with Collectorate Staff Recreation Club and District Haritha Keralam Mission.

🌱 Let’s celebrate Onam with reuse, creativity & sustainability. Together, let’s say goodbye to plastics and hello to green living! 💚

21/08/2025

✨ Glimpses from Swap Shop @ Collectorate – Onam Fest 2025 ✨

Over the first three days, our Swap Shop, organised by District Suchitwa Mission & Change Can Change Climate Change (C5) Foundation in association with Collectorate Staff Recreation Club and Haritha Keralam Mission, saw heartwarming participation.

👕👗 Clothes and books were donated generously by staff and visitors.
📚 Many items found new owners, carrying forward the spirit of reuse and sharing.

🌸 This Onam, let’s celebrate not just with festivities but also with a commitment to responsible consumption & sustainability.

🙏 A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making these first days a success! The Swap Shop continues till August 23rd – join in and be part of this green celebration.

♻️ Together, let’s make sustainability a tradition.

21/08/2025

🌍✨ SWAP FEST @ National College, Manacaud ✨🌍

The Swap Fest organized by National College, Manacaud in collaboration with C5 Foundation (Change Can Change Climate Change Foundation) and Climate Action Club turned out to be a big success! 🙌

👕📚 More than 350 clothes and 50 books were contributed by students and the local community. Out of these, 200 clothes and 35 books found new homes with our enthusiastic students – proving that sustainable fashion and shared learning truly work! 💚

The program was inaugurated by Sri. Harshil R Meena IAS, Director, Environment & Climate Change Department, Govt. of Kerala, who symbolically handed over a batch of clothes to one of the students from the fest.

🙏 A heartfelt thanks to Dr. S A Shajahan, Principal, National College, for his unwavering support and coordination that made this event possible. Special appreciation also goes to Faculty Smt. Geethu Krishnan and the dedicated staff team of National College for their invaluable efforts in making the program smooth and impactful.

The initiative was guided by C5 Foundation CEO, Sri. Jayakrishnan B S, whose vision for sustainable lifestyles and youth engagement continues to inspire impactful climate action programs across Kerala. 🌱

This Swap Fest was not just about exchanging clothes and books – it was about reducing waste, reusing with purpose, and recycling with responsibility.

♻️ Let’s continue to make second-hand a first choice. Together, we can create a culture where fashion meets sustainability!

19/08/2025

🌸✨ Swap Shop @ Collectorate – Onam with a Purpose! ✨🌸

As part of the Onam Festival 2025, Change Can Change Climate Change Foundation (C5 Foundation), together with the District Administration & Collectorate Staff Recreation Club, launched a Swap Shop at the Collectorate premises.The initiative is supported by District Suchitwa Mission and Haritha Keralam Mission, promoting reuse & responsible consumption during the festive season.

💚 On Day 1 itself, 100+ clothes & 20 books were collected from generous donors, including Collectorate staff.

🙏 Special thanks to Sri. Vineeth, Additional District Magistrate, who donated the first batch of clothes, handed over to Smt. Anu Kumari IAS, District Collector during the inauguration.

📚👕 Swap Shop is all about Bring. Swap. Celebrate. – give what you can, take what you need, and celebrate Onam sustainably!

🗓️ Open till August 23, 2025 (10.30 am to 5.30 pm)
📍 Venue: Collectorate Premises

Let’s make giving a tradition this Onam 💝

18/08/2025

🌍✨ Youth Powering Climate Action! ✨🌱

As part of preparations for the upcoming Swap Fest 2025 on 19th August, the Climate Action Club (CAC) of National College, Ambalathara has been actively engaging in capacity-building and awareness drives under the guidance of the C5 Foundation. 💚

🎓 Our CEO facilitated two training sessions for CAC members:
1️⃣ Organising the Fest – planning, logistics & ex*****on.
2️⃣ Campaign Strategies – innovative ways to reach peers and the community.

📅 After the second session on 13.08.2025, CAC members rolled out a wave of campaigns:
🏠 Door-to-door awareness in nearby houses
🏫 Classroom-level interactions across the college
👩‍🏫 Engagement in all departmental staff rooms
📲 Launch of a dedicated Instagram page to lead the digital campaign for Swap Fest!

💐 We sincerely appreciate the active support of the Principal, Dr. S. A. Shajahan, and the wholehearted involvement of the college staff, especially Mrs. Geethu Krishna R, whose encouragement has been instrumental in energising the CAC team. 🙏✨

🌱 With such inspiring efforts, the Climate Action Club is showing how student-led initiatives can spark real change towards reuse, reduce & rethink. Together, let’s make Swap Fest a celebration of sustainability! ♻️

18/08/2025

♻️✨ Swap It. Love It. Wear It Again! ✨♻️

We’re bringing style with purpose to National College, Ambalathara! 💚
Join us for the SWAP FEST on 19th August 2025 – a celebration of sustainable fashion where your pre-loved clothes and books get a brand-new story. 📚👕

👗 How it works:
1️⃣ Bring clean, usable clothes or books you no longer need.
2️⃣ Pick your favorites from what others have shared.
3️⃣ Walk away with treasures that don’t cost the Earth 🌍.

Let’s make second-hand the first choice and prove that sustainable fashion never fades.
Because every swap is a step towards a greener tomorrow! 🌱

🗓 Date: 19th August 2025
📍 Venue: National College, Ambalathara
💡 Organized by C5 Foundation & Climate Action Club, with CSR support from SFS Homes.

05/08/2025

🌱 Climate Action Begins at All Saints’ College! 🌍

Last Friday marked the inspiring launch of the Climate Action Club at All Saints’ College, powered by Change Can Change Climate Change Foundation in association with the Research Centre and PG Department of Environmental Sciences.

Dr. K Vasuki IAS, Secretary, General Education, officially inaugurated the club by handing over the Registration QR Code to the Prof. Dr. Reshmi R Prasad, Principal, All Saints' College.
Her powerful address reminded us that youth-led climate action is not just the future — it is the need of the hour.

Following the inauguration, our CEO Mr. Jayakrishnan B S shared the club’s mission, upcoming activities, and the exciting opportunities awaiting our student climate champions — from green campus initiatives to leadership programs that make a real difference.

Special thanks to Dr. Reshma J K, HoD, Research Centre and PG Department of Environmental Sciences for her active support in the formation of Climate Action Club there.

With passion in their hearts and purpose in their actions, our students are now ready to lead change for a sustainable tomorrow. 💚✨

02/08/2025

🌍✨ Youth for Climate Action at MBCET! ✨🌱

We kickstarted the formation of the Climate Action Club at Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET) with an engaging introductory session led by our CEO Mr. Jayakrishnan B S.

🎤 The session focused on empowering students to take meaningful steps toward sustainability and climate responsibility.

📲 The official launch of the club’s registration was marked by the handing over of the QR code for registration to the Principal by our CEO, symbolizing a powerful beginning for student-led climate action on campus.

💚 A big shoutout to all the enthusiastic students who actively participated — your energy is the true catalyst for change!

17/07/2025

🌍✨ Igniting Change at LBSITW! ✨🌱

A powerful start to climate leadership at LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, as we hosted an introductory session for the formation and registration of the Climate Action Club (CAC)! 💚

The session was led by Mr. Jayakrishnan B S, CEO of Change Can Change Climate Change Foundation, who inspired students to embrace sustainability and climate responsibility. 🌿

With enthusiastic participation from students and a strong spirit of sustainability, this session marked the beginning of a student-led movement toward climate consciousness and responsible living.

🔁 From awareness to action — the CAC will be a platform to drive impactful projects, eco-events, and real change on campus and beyond. 🌾♻️

Let’s build a future where every step counts. 🌎