— Published September 18, 2025

ANOCA wants Africa to be a "leader in preserving the planet"

ANOCA

This Saturday, September 20th marks the World Cleanup Day. A date far from insignificant for Mustapha Berraf. The president of the Association of African NOCs (ANOCA) launched a call for mobilization to maximize the impact of this Day. The preservation of our environment is a vital imperative, inseparable from the values ​​of Olympism and our collective responsibility towards future generations.he recalls. By actively participating in World Cleanup Day 2025, the African Olympic Movement reaffirms its desire to be a committed player in the fight for a healthy and sustainable environment. »

« Our athletes, our students, our young people and our sports communities will mobilize alongside local authorities, associations and sports and academic institutions to give concrete expression to this conviction: the cleanliness and protection of our living environment are everyone's business., continues the leader. It's not just about picking up litter, but about build a collective consciousness. »

Mustapha Berraf sees here " a unique opportunity to show our youth that every action, even the simplest, contributes to building a better future "He also intends to make Africa a driving force in the fight for environmental preservation: " We must act, raise awareness and inspire, so that this day is not just a one-off mobilization, but the first milestone of a sustainable dynamic for Africa and for the worldAfrica has shown the world its strength in the stadiums and therefore on the podiums. It must now show its leadership in preserving the planet. »