Houd de kennisflow in stand
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De Swarovski Waterschool – een educatief project dat in 2000 voor is opgezet – heeft altijd de nadruk gelegd op goede hygiëne en sanitaire voorzieningen. On 2020 kreeg het belang van handen wassen echter nóg meer betekenis toen we allemaal ons steentje bijdroegen om COVID-19 aan te pakken.
De huidige pandemie heeft veel uitdagingen met zich meegebracht, die grote gevolgen hadden voor veel van de Waterschool-projecten. Beperkingen voor bijeenkomsten hebben de reikwijdte van sommige Waterschool-programma's beperkt, terwijl de sluiting van scholen betekende dat de activiteiten in alle zeven landen stopgezet moesten worden.
Ondanks deze problemen zijn de Swarovski Waterschool-partners erin geslaagd vele nieuwe en innovatieve manieren te vinden om de boodschap over de urgentie en het belang van het behoud van de watervoorraad van de wereld te blijven verspreiden.
We bekijken een aantal bewonderenswaardige voorbeelden van het aanpassingsvermogen van Swarovski Waterschool-partners. Verder ontdekken we hoe deze partners erin slaagden om kinderen tijdens de pandemie te blijven onderwijzen over 's werelds meest kostbare hulpbron.
De huidige pandemie heeft veel uitdagingen met zich meegebracht, die grote gevolgen hadden voor veel van de Waterschool-projecten. Beperkingen voor bijeenkomsten hebben de reikwijdte van sommige Waterschool-programma's beperkt, terwijl de sluiting van scholen betekende dat de activiteiten in alle zeven landen stopgezet moesten worden.
Ondanks deze problemen zijn de Swarovski Waterschool-partners erin geslaagd vele nieuwe en innovatieve manieren te vinden om de boodschap over de urgentie en het belang van het behoud van de watervoorraad van de wereld te blijven verspreiden.
We bekijken een aantal bewonderenswaardige voorbeelden van het aanpassingsvermogen van Swarovski Waterschool-partners. Verder ontdekken we hoe deze partners erin slaagden om kinderen tijdens de pandemie te blijven onderwijzen over 's werelds meest kostbare hulpbron.
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.