Mercy For Mankind Sustainability Competition
Wednesday, 1st October 2025 - Tuesday, 28th October 2025
Take part in a four-week competition and complete individual challenges to protect our planet and inspire change.
From avoiding single-use plastics and recycling, to walking or cycling instead of driving, to saving energy and water, every small action counts. Each week will bring you a new set of challenges. Prove that when we act together, our choices add up to real change. Cleaner streets. Lower emissions. Stronger habits that will last long after October.
Step up, take responsibility, and show that small deeds, done together, can make a big difference for the future.
Week 1 - Waste Reduction & Recycling
Week 1 – Wednesday, 1st October – Tuesday, 7th October
Complete the following 3 challenges this week:
1. Avoid single-use plastics (track how many plastic items avoided)
2. Log how many items you recycled (track how many items recycled)
3. Conduct a mini “waste audit” at home (categorise your waste and log it) and sort rubbish into what can be recycled/composted. It will help you understand how much and what type of waste you produce in your daily life. Reflect on how you can reduce the amount of waste you produce.
Week 2 - Sustainable Travel
Week 2 – Wednesday 8th October – Tuesday 14th October
Complete the following 3 challenges this week:
1. Walk, cycle, or use public transport instead of driving at least 3 times this week
2. Carpool for at least 2 trips this week
3. Plan a “car free day” for yourself and log how many miles you avoided driving
Week 3 - Energy & Water Conservation
Week 3 – Wednesday 15th October – Tuesday 21st October
Complete the following 3 challenges this week:
1. Turn off lights & appliances when not in use.
2. Cut water usage. Reduce shower times, washing up etc to under 5 minutes (log how many times).
3. Organise a “power-free evening” with no TV and screen time.
Week 4 - Conscious Consumption & Community Action
Week 4 – Wednesday 22nd October – Tuesday 28th October
Complete the following 3 challenges this week:
1. Go one full day with zero single-use packaging (no disposable cups, cutlery, wrappers, or plastic bags).
2. Donate, swap, or repair something instead of throwing it away.
3. Do some Gardening (i.e. plant a tree, seeds, herbs) or do litter picking on your street.
How do I sign up?
You can sign up via the following form to be sent the challenges and the reporting link. However, signing up is NOT required.
How will it work?
Look out for the challenges, complete them and report back at the end of the week. A weekly regional leaderboard will be published.
How will the competition be scored?
For each challenge you complete, your region will be given points. The more Khuddam take part (relative to the Tajneed), the more points your Region will get.
Where can I find the challenges?
All challenges will be uploaded here and sent out to all Khuddam/Atfal via the usual channels.
How do I report?
Via MS form which will be available here. The Reporting link will go live on the last day of the challenge.
Make a secure donation
You can make a secure donation via PayPal by clicking the button below.
Instructions
On the PayPal payment page, please provide the following information in the “Write a note” field:
- Is this being donated in memory of someone? If yes, please provide name.
- Which auxiliary organisation do you belong to (e.g. Khuddam, Ansar Lajna, Atfal)?
- Which region are you part of? (If UK based)
Example:
In memory of: Name Here
Aux: Khuddam
Region: Masroor