WESSA Schools Programme Annual Report 2019/2020

OVERVIEW AND REFLECTION of the programmes during the 2019/2020 financial year 2019 marked 17 years of environmental education implemented by the WESSA Schools Programme.

2019: turning the tide!!

17 Years

Throughout these 17 years, the approach and methods of environmental education has changed significantly to ensure more holistic and inclusive benefits of outdoor learning. These changes also encouraged a much-needed evolution of the WESSA Schools Programme to implement a range of environmental, social and economic education programmes and projects in 2019, as compared to 2003 when we only implemented the Eco-Schools Programme.

A workshop series for ECD practitioners and caregivers to facilitate the making of educational games and toys from recyclable material.

Whole school development programme to support

High school entrepreneurship education preparing young people for the world of work.

environmental learning in the classroom and helps to mobilise future-orientated action through a 7step framework.

Implementing sustainable technologies and practices in rural schools to address environmental issues in communities using a Water-Energy-Food nexus approach.

Innovative international programme that encourages learners and communities to take ownership of creating healthy surroundings by engaging their local biomes and planting indigenous trees.

Giving young people a voice by developing their skills and providing a platform to engage with local social and environmental issues and risks . Suggest well researched solutions through articles, photos and short videos.

An international award programme that guides Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to sustainability through research, workplace skills and environmental impact.

ENVIRONMENT

People Caring For The Earth

People Caring For The Earth

Figure 1: The range of programmes and projects offered by the WESSA Schools Programme in 2019.

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