ASEZ WAO Beach Cleanup at Conference House Park
50 ASEZ WAO volunteers, joined by Councilmember Frank Morano, cleaned the beachfront at Conference House Park in Staten Island. Together, they collected 225 pounds of trash and debris. This effort was part of the global “No More GPGP” campaign. The campaign focuses on reducing plastic pollution, protecting marine ecosystems, and raising community awareness about waste […]
ASEZ WAO Cleanup at Pelton Park in Yonkers, NY
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, over 30 young adult volunteers from ASEZ WAO gathered to clean Pelton Park in Yonkers, NY. New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh also attended the event and showed his support for the community once again. ASEZ WAO organized the cleanup as part of the Green Earth campaign, a program that […]
The Land of Morning Calm: A Campaign for Global Peace
On August 3, 2025 ASEZ WAO joined hands with the Elohim Club, a recognized United Nations Staff Recreation Council group. Together, they hosted their first Korean cultural experience event near the United Nations Headquarters. In today’s world, where many challenges and divisions exist, it is increasingly important to uphold the values that unite humanity. Global […]
ASEZ WAO Transforms Harlem’s Morningside Park
ASEZ WAO volunteers partnered with NYC Parks for cleanups at Morningside Park over two consecutive weeks, on July 27 and August 3, 2025. As part of the Green Earth Campaign, the event welcomed students back to school by refreshing green spaces near local Harlem schools. ASEZ WAO’s presence in Harlem is growing, bringing new energy […]
ASEZ WAO Leif Ericson Park and McKinley Park Cleanup
On Sunday, July 27, 2025, ASEZ WAO volunteers gathered to clean up Leif Ericson and McKinley Parks in Brooklyn, NY. These two popular parks serve as community spaces where many families gather to relax and spend time together. In total, the volunteers removed more than 745 pounds of trash and debris from both parks. In […]
ASEZ WAO Global Plastic-Free Forum at the United Nations
On July 16, 2025, the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNSRC) Elohim Club, together with the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the United Nations, hosted the Global Forum on Ending Plastic Pollution. The forum took place during the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025. ASEZ WAO, the young adult worker volunteer […]
ASEZ WAO Bailey Avenue Cleanup in the Bronx
On June 15, 2025, ASEZ WAO volunteers organized a cleanup along Bailey Avenue in the Bronx, from 225th to 230th Street. This section of the neighborhood is often overlooked due to its location near a major highway and had been weighed down by illegal dumping, bulky trash, and overgrown weeds. Plants pushing through cracks in […]
ASEZ WAO Restores the Shoreline at Kaiser Park in Brooklyn
On December 1, 2024, 35 ASEZ WAO volunteers and New York State Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny cleaned up the shoreline at Kaiser Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The winds were so cold that the beach was empty, except for a group of people wearing brightly colored vests. Even though the temperature was freezing, the volunteers worked […]
ASEZ WAO Crotona Park Cleanup in the Bronx
As families enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to help maintain our parks, lakes, ponds, and shores. While cities and local governments work to keep these areas clean, the need for upkeep often exceeds their capacity. This is where ASEZ WAO volunteers play a key role in keeping our green spaces healthy and sustainable. ASEZ […]
ASEZ WAO White Playground Cleanup
On September 1, 2024, ASEZ WAO organized a community cleanup at White Playground on 106th Street as part of the Green Earth initiative. 70 ASEZ WAO members worked together to clean this important neighborhood park and promote sustainable development within the community. White Playground: A Historic Community Space White Playground, a historic and much-loved spot […]