Ângelo Aniceto, 18, President of the Environmental Club at Chókwè Secondary School, was motivated to learn about the environment. After Green Mindset training, he built a semi-hydroponic greenhouse at home with recycled materials to grow vegetables, aiming for family consumption and business. He encourages colleagues and represents the spirit of Project LINK in Chókwè, showing how young people can transform knowledge into real solutions.
Ângelo Aniceto is 18 years old and is the President of the Environmental Club at Chókwè Secondary School. His journey began with a simple yet powerful motivation: “what motivated me to join the environmental club was the pursuit of new knowledge.” The desire to learn more about the environment and sustainable practices quickly transformed into a dedication that today inspires his colleagues and teachers.
During the Green Mindset training, Ângelo discovered a set of knowledge that changed his perception of agriculture and environmental conservation. In his words: , “I learned how to better care for and conserve the environment, how to set up and care for a hydroponic greenhouse, and how to develop green skills.”
This contact with modern cultivation practices and the school's hydroponic greenhouse sparked an immediate desire to apply the knowledge at home. “What inspired me to build a semi-hydroponic greenhouse were the skills I acquired in the green mindset training,” he reinforces.
With creativity, patience, and family support, Ângelo began building his own greenhouse in the backyard. The process has been a remarkable experience: “it's been a lot of fun and busy,” he describes.
The materials he uses are accessible and the result of conscious repurposing: old mosquito nets, wires, bags, and 5 and 2-litre bottles.
The choice is not by chance. “I am using locally available and recyclable materials because I don't have funds to acquire the appropriate materials, and I am recycling and reusing discarded materials to reduce environmental pollution.”
In his greenhouse, Ângelo intends to grow a variety of vegetables to supplement his family's diet and generate income: lettuce, cabbage, green beans, butter beans, cucumber, and bell pepper. “My goal with this initiative is business and family consumption,” he explains.
In addition to being President, Ângelo has become the voice of the Environmental Club. He encourages his colleagues to take care of the school's greenhouse and to apply what they learn in their daily lives. For him, knowledge only makes sense when it generates impact.
His message to other young people is clear and practical:
“It is possible to plant various crops in a small space, without excessive water consumption. It is important to take care of the environment to have a more sustainable ecosystem. Our small positive actions help the environment.”
Today, Ângelo represents the spirit of Project LINK in Chókwè: informed, committed youth capable of transforming knowledge into real solutions. His story shows that when a young person believes in the power of their actions, the entire community feels the impact.
