Yassıköy Municipality’s plastic cap initiative supports students and disability aid efforts
Mayor Caner Imam and Municipal Council President Nikolaos Giatsos visited the Gümülcine Private Middle and High School in the village of Melikli on March 18, where they handed over a significant event of plastic caps collected with the contribution of local residents.
Community Effort for Social Good
The caps were gathered at a designated collection point established by the municipality, with strong participation from the local community. Officials noted that the initiative quickly gained momentum, reflecting high levels of civic awareness and engagement.
The collected materials will be used by a student-led social responsibility project to help fund the provision of wheelchairs for individuals with disabilities—an effort that combines environmental awareness with tangible social impact.
Education and Solidarity
Local authorities highlighted the project as a model example of community solidarity and cooperation between municipal institutions and educational organizations. Նրանք նաև emphasized the importance of instilling such values in younger generations.
Teachers who contributed to the initiative—including Mermikli Maria, Baltatzi Zoi, Bozu Konstantina, Stergiu Eleftheria, and Topuzeli Fotini—along with participating students, were commended for their dedication and civic responsibility.
More Initiatives Planned
The municipality confirmed that similar social responsibility projects will continue in the coming period, aiming to strengthen community bonds while addressing social needs through grassroots participation.
