Empowering young people and communities in Chiang Mai
Title: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.
This water source supports the agricultural livelihoods and food security of local communities, which make up one-fifth of the province’s population. However, with the risk of water shortages and contamination ever-present, it’s vital that this precious resource is protected to ensure the survival of these communities and the preservation of their way of life.
The Swarovski Foundation Waterschool program, implemented in partnership with the Raks Thai Foundation, works with local stakeholders and young people to raise awareness, empower local communities, and foster sustainable water management practices in the area. These measures not only protect the community’s livelihoods, but also help build resilience to water-related crises and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
Since 2016, the Waterschool program has had a significant impact in Thailand, educating more than 3,000 children across 19 schools and communities. The program has also engaged more than 5,000 community members and delivered valuable training to over 200 teachers, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to educate the next generation on water-related topics.
Looking ahead, the Swarovski Foundation aims to collaborate with the local education district office and expand the reach of the Waterschool curriculum to all education districts in the area.
Fundação Swarovski na Tailândia
Title:Em novembro de 2022, a Fundação Swarovski visitou a Tailândia para se reunir com os seus parceiros de longa data, a Fundação Raks Thai e a Teach for Thailand.
O objetivo da visita era estabelecer contactos com as principais partes interessadas e aumentar a sensibilização para as iniciativas da Fundação Swarovski na Tailândia. Mais do que fornecer apenas apoio financeiro, era importante capacitar os indivíduos e inspirá-los a tornarem-se defensores da missão da Fundação Swarovski, encorajando-os a promover meios de subsistência sustentáveis através da educação para reduzir a desigualdade.
As atividades incluíram a participação em apresentações na Swarovski Manufacturing Thailand, o envolvimento das partes interessadas com estudantes, professores e parceiros de caridade, o voluntariado numa escola Teach for Thailand e, claro, o acompanhamento do projeto Waterschool.
Ao envolver-se com as principais partes interessadas, aumentar a sensibilização e participar ativamente nas atividades, a visita aprofundou as ligações da Fundação Swarovski com as comunidades locais e destacou o impacto tangível de cada iniciativa. Através destes esforços educativos, a Fundação Swarovski e os seus parceiros continuam a trabalhar para reduzir a desigualdade.
