World Population Day JUly 11
𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 – School Celebration Ideas (July 11)
World Population Day, observed every year on July 11, is an opportunity to raise awareness about global population issues such as overpopulation, sustainability, health, and resource distribution. Schools can celebrate this day with meaningful activities that educate, inspire, and engage students.
Theme-Based Awareness Ideas for School Students
1.Morning 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 Awareness Talk
Students/teachers present facts about population growth and its effects.
Include a quote of the day and a short skit or poem.
2.𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-Making Competition
Themes:
“Small Family, Happy Family”
“More People, Less Resources”
“Think Globally, Act Responsibly”
Display posters on classroom and corridor walls.
3.Population Awareness 𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬
Students hold placards with slogans.
March within the school campus or nearby streets (with permission).
Slogans like:
“Control the Population, Save the Nation”
“Plan Your Family, Protect the Planet”
4.𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗬 / Slogan Writing
Topics:
"How Can We Manage Population Growth?"
"Population and Planet Earth"
Best writings can be read out during school assembly or display
5.Role Play or 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗧
A short drama showing the impact of overpopulation on education, healthcare, and employment.
Involve characters like farmers, teachers, doctors, and policymakers.
6.Population Data 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗭
Prepare fun quiz questions related to:
World’s most populous countries.
India’s population statistics.
Effects of population explosion.
7.“One Child, One Plant” 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡
Symbolic activity to show how each individual can contribute to sustainability.
Students plant a tree/sapling and take an oath to care for it.
8.𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗘 Competition
Topics:
“Is Population Control Necessary?”
“Technology vs Population: Which Grows Faster?”
9.Campaign & 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 Ideas
Signature Campaign
Students and teachers sign a banner or poster pledging:
“I support population awareness and responsible family planning.”
10.𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 Poster / Reel Creation
For older students: Create Instagram reels or short videos explaining population-related issues using real data and solutions.
Can be shared on school’s social media or parent WhatsApp groups.
𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗦
"More Population = Less Resources"
"Small Family is a Healthy Family"
"Think Before You Reproduce"
"Let’s Not Crowd Our Future"
"Empower Girls – Reduce Population Growth"
𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦:
Increased awareness of global and national population challenges.
Encouragement of responsible citizenship and sustainability thinking.
Creativity and communication skills through posters, speeches, and campaigns.
𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗨𝗡 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦
