Affinché la conoscenza continui a fluire
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Il progetto di istruzione Swarovski Waterschool, istituito nel 2000, ha sempre posto l'accento sull’igiene e sull’igienizzazione. Nel 2020, però, l’importanza di lavarsi le mani ha assunto un significato ancora più forte, perché tutti ci siamo attivati in prima persona per affrontare il Covid-19.
L’attuale pandemia ha sollevato numerose sfide che hanno avuto ripercussioni su molti progetti Waterschool. Le restrizioni riguardo gli assembramenti hanno limitato il campo d’azione di alcuni programmi Waterschool; al tempo stesso, la chiusura delle scuole ha imposto la sospensione delle attività in tutti e sette i paesi.
Malgrado questi problemi, i partner della Swarovski Waterschool sono comunque riusciti a trovare nuovi modi originali per continuare a diffondere il messaggio circa l’urgenza e l’importanza di preservare le risorse idriche del pianeta.
Vediamo da vicino alcuni esempi di eccellente adattabilità dimostrata dai partner della Swarovski Waterschool e scopriamo come siano riusciti a proseguire nelle attività per far conoscere ai bambini la più preziosa risorsa del mondo durante la pandemia.
L’attuale pandemia ha sollevato numerose sfide che hanno avuto ripercussioni su molti progetti Waterschool. Le restrizioni riguardo gli assembramenti hanno limitato il campo d’azione di alcuni programmi Waterschool; al tempo stesso, la chiusura delle scuole ha imposto la sospensione delle attività in tutti e sette i paesi.
Malgrado questi problemi, i partner della Swarovski Waterschool sono comunque riusciti a trovare nuovi modi originali per continuare a diffondere il messaggio circa l’urgenza e l’importanza di preservare le risorse idriche del pianeta.
Vediamo da vicino alcuni esempi di eccellente adattabilità dimostrata dai partner della Swarovski Waterschool e scopriamo come siano riusciti a proseguire nelle attività per far conoscere ai bambini la più preziosa risorsa del mondo durante la pandemia.
Water stories from across the world
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In India, one of the countries most affected by Covid-19, Waterschool master trainers utilized WhatsApp to provide training on the coronavirus and the water footprint. School closures also provided an opportunity to continue the effort to improve water facilities and sanitation in schools while the children were away.
In Austria, the time was used to conceptualize new ideas for the Waterschool class books and update them. Furthermore, teacher workshops concentrating on hygiene, water footprint and microplastics were conducted in the fall. The workshops proved to be incredibly popular and were fully booked within a couple of days – a new record, which reflects the significance of the Waterschool message.
Workshops were also offered in Thailand and covered hygiene, sanitation, and how to make your own soap.
Lastly, in Brazil – where the impact of Covid-19 has been particularly acute – support was provided for families living in remote villages. Food packages were provided for these communities, meaning that they didn’t have to risk infection by regularly traveling into the nearest city for supplies.
In Austria, the time was used to conceptualize new ideas for the Waterschool class books and update them. Furthermore, teacher workshops concentrating on hygiene, water footprint and microplastics were conducted in the fall. The workshops proved to be incredibly popular and were fully booked within a couple of days – a new record, which reflects the significance of the Waterschool message.
Workshops were also offered in Thailand and covered hygiene, sanitation, and how to make your own soap.
Lastly, in Brazil – where the impact of Covid-19 has been particularly acute – support was provided for families living in remote villages. Food packages were provided for these communities, meaning that they didn’t have to risk infection by regularly traveling into the nearest city for supplies.
Swarovski Foundation Waterschool Program
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The Mississippi River in North America is one of the world’s great rivers. Flowing through, or bordering ten states in the USA, it has played an important part in the cultural, economic, and social fabric of life on the North American continent for as long as humans have roamed the land.
Swarovski Foundation Waterschool Program Thailand
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With its mountainous terrain, rich biodiversity, and abundant water resources, the Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand plays a crucial role as one of the region’s main watershed areas.
Waterschool: Educating the young minds of Australia
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Did you know that Australia is the driest inhabited continent in the world?
Waterschool Brazil
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Supporting communities along one of the world’s longest rivers
Waterschool India
Subtitle:Swarovski Waterschool hopes that its continued work with students and farmers in India will reverse the country’s water crisis, creating a healthier and more sustainable environment for generations to come.