Worldwide Water Education
Educate. Empower. Act. The mission of Project WET is to reach children, parents, educators and communities of the world with water education. We invite you to join us in educating children about the most precious resource on the planet — water.
Building Bridges to the Future through Education about Water
Title: School and Children – Building Bridges to the Future through Education about Water
Date: March 21st, 2009
Location: 5th World Water Forum, Feshane Facility, Istanbul, Turkey
Led by: Project WET Foundation
Purpose
Today’s youth are an untapped source of tomorrow’s water problem-solvers. Educators need support in finding new, exciting ways to engage. Local actions and solutions to water problems are one of the bridges to future generations. The session answered:
- What are the latest educational materials that build a sense of responsibility and create excitement?
- How can we empower people, specifically children and teachers, to make a difference for water through their actions?
Expert Panelists
- Ms. Teddy Tindamanyire, Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda
- Ms. Heidi Storsberg, CONAGUA, National Water Commission, Mexico
- Ms. Sandra DeYonge, Project WET Foundation, USA
- Ms. Sabrina Barker, United Nations Environment Programme - GEMS, Kenya
- Mr. Hirokazu Miyao, Foundation of River and Watershed Environment Management, Japan