Preparing future generations on water issues

In Kaleke, India, children learn the benefits of clean water and hygiene. The classes are an integral part of a programme that also includes a new well. Operational since late 2006, it is a source of safe drinking water for more than 250 children at the local school. Water Education for Teachers (WET) is a non-profit organisation and publisher, providing education resources which facilitate and promote the awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources. Launched in the USA in 1984 and first sponsored by Nestlé Waters in 1992, Project WET workshops and programmes have trained over 400’000 teachers, reaching several million children in over 20 countries.

With its interdisciplinary approach and over 300 hands-on activities, Project WET is a much-appreciated resource by the nearly half-million teachers who have used it to date.

Pilar Rodriguez checks the alkaline balance (pH) of source water to ensure quality at the Herrera del Duque factory in Spain Its significance was recognised at the 4th World Water Forum in Mexico, March 2006, where it was invited to lead the education activities of the Forum, along with the Mexican Institute of Water Technology. The Special Session on Water Education for Children and Youth stressed that “it is through education that habits are changed and increased water conscientiousness is fostered. This conscientiousness can build long-term stewardship.” At the Forum, Project WET also launched the Children’s Water Education Fund, to support its new global initiative on Action Education for children.

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