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TAFU<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Building a Better Tomorrow, Together<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TAFU is trying hard to address the bridge between intention and action with the strongest emphasis on personal and individual responsibility of each and every one of us. Only together, can we make a better tomorrow for us all, the natural world around us and for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Nika Underwood <\/strong><\/a>
Founder, CEO, and Representative for Anglophone and Francophone countries

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Julia Underwood<\/strong>
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CMO, General Manager & Inclusion Officer

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Thierry-Techa Njougue Souchio
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Daniela Vordermaier <\/a><\/strong>
<\/a>Representative for Austria


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Aaysha Wilson<\/strong>
<\/a><\/strong>Volunteer

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Emily Dawes<\/a><\/strong>

<\/strong>Geoscience Outreach Coordinator

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Leo Marshall<\/strong><\/a>
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Junior juror and TAFU Photographer of the Year 2023 honourable mention winner

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Annie Underwood <\/strong>
Marketing Volunteer



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Ivan Underwood <\/a><\/strong>
Volunteer Marine Biologist


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Bethany Hawker
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Tabisa Funani <\/a><\/strong>
Representative for South Africa


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Helen Vien
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Laasyasree Bokkasam<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>
Volunteer

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Executive Committee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Julia Underwood<\/strong><\/a>

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Nika Underwood <\/strong><\/a>

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Board of Trustees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nika Underwood <\/strong><\/a>
Chair

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Julia Underwood<\/strong><\/a>
Secretary

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General contact: contact@tafu.info<\/a>
Polluted areas contact: eco-patrol@tafu.info<\/a>
Phone: +447519 274382<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAFU – Nature Conservation Organisation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Mission Statement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

TAFU is a global movement redefining personal responsibility as the driving force for a sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through world-renowned competitions, groundbreaking educational initiatives, cutting-edge emerging technologies, and large-scale eco-conscious events, we inspire and empower youth, youth who take ownership of their impact on the planet, society, and each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By merging innovation, community action, and cultural influence, we make sustainability a mainstream trend, turning responsible living into a powerful global movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAFU is not just a charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAFU is a catalyst for a natural change, shaping a world where accountability drives progress where every action and every good deed counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vision Statement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

TAFU envisions a world where personal accountability sparks sustainable progress. We empower youth through transformative education, innovative technology, and global events. Our vision is a legacy of responsible change for a thriving planet and happy people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our World, Our Responsibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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TAFU is a nature conservation organisation that aims to raise awareness about the importance of personal responsibility and action in preserving the environment. The organisation was founded in May 2021 by Nika Underwood<\/a>, then a 13-year-old girl who believes it is time to move from discussing and supporting environmental issues to taking action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAFU does not fundraise or sell anything but instead focuses on hands-on global projects. It spreads awareness through events such as international concerts and clean-ups<\/a>, held every first weekend of the month, conducting interviews<\/a> with scientists and activists, teen photography competition<\/a>, researching nature topics<\/a>. TAFU also encourages personal exploration, and generally trying to show young people a sustainable way of living can be fun and very interesting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, TAFU has produced a web app, Eco Patrol<\/a>, which allows individuals to report illegal rubbish dumps and polluted areas. TAFU also offers environmental education programs in schools and youth centres, webinars on various topics such as pollution and climate change, and information about the importance of certain animal species in ecosystems. TAFU also focuses on wildfire awareness, particularly the threat of human-made fires on ecosystems and animal habitats. All are welcome to join and support TAFU’s efforts in preserving nature and addressing environmental issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We invite you to join us in our efforts to change how we live, think, and behave. It is our shared responsibility to take care of our planet, and we welcome any ideas, questions, contributions, and actions that can help us make a positive impact. If you are interested in getting involved, we are looking for country representatives, volunteers, projects, and ideas. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us and join our cause. Together, we can make a difference. OUR WORLD IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building a Better Tomorrow, Together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let’s keep it wonderful!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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