EDUCATION towards sustainability
The Green School project seeks to educate about caring for the environment with an emphasis on Eco-efficiency from school. Allowing students to transform their schools into more ecological places through various artistic and agro-ecological projects.
We also use education as a key driver to promote the social and economic development of the community, all with a focus on gender equality, while promoting the conservation and regeneration of the natural ecosystems of the coastal areas of Baja Manbí in Ecuador.
Background
Faced with the rapid population and tourist growth that occurs in the region, the biggest problem that the community of Las Tunas faces is environmental pollution, inadequate management of solid and liquid waste, deforestation of green areas and the loss of living ecosystems.
Impact
Greater educational opportunities allow them to develop their potential and, later, earn a decent income. According to the European Commission, environmental education can encourage the emergence of entrepreneurs and innovative companies in sectors related to sustainability, which can boost economic growth and job creation. With this project we increase equal opportunities and social inclusion from the coastal town of Baja Manabí. In addition, the educational level of the region will increase in the long term and future adults will be trained to take a more active role in solving their civic problems.
Our focus
To promote the social and environmental development of the Ancestral community of Las Tunas, through education towards sustainability with a focus on gender equality.
Providing tools and training to 475 participants, working closely with the government council and other allied foundations, using an action approach that involves participants in projects that allow them to create solutions in their environment.
Through training in the proper management of solid waste, organic vegetable gardens, ecological entrepreneurship and coastal marine conservation.
Goals
70% of participating participants actively attend workshops.
80% of students have 70% knowledge of the environment
60% of participants are able to participate in projects related to sustainable practices.
Project location
The Ancestral Commune of Las Tunas is located right at the end of the “Cinco Cerros” mountain range (Chongón-Colonche), crossing the border with Santa Elena.
Baja Manabí Ecuador
Topics
Environmental education, food sovereignty, entrepreneurship, community empowerment, gender equality.
Beneficiaries
Direct: 475 participants
Local partners
Tierra Nativa ecuador, Mingas por el mar, Jocotoco Foundation, CEIBA
Project costs
The project costs amount to 50,000 US dollars.
Duration
2024-2025