This year, some events and nature park school projects were actively supported by paying travel expenses and meals. With this, FCF primarily provides start-up financing for the certification of a practical and natural nature park school in Schwörstadt. were supported
Practice week at the school on Heidenstein in Schwörstadt
In close collaboration with the elementary school Schwörstadt, a local working group of specialists and professionals was created under the direction of the "Forest Creates Future" foundation. From the beginning, the aim of the group was to introduce the practice of sustainable and ecological management to young people. It is a clear insight into the reality and development policy of the FRG on the example of Zambia in Africa. This project is additionally supported by Engagement Global with financial support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
For five days, the students of the 4th grade of the elementary school Schwörstadt learn and experience what sustainable water and forest management means in this region. In comparison, the 20 students learn how the coexistence of humans and nature in Zambia and Madagascar takes place and how to handle the resource of drinking water there.
What were the highlights?
- Forest and natural history excursion
- Studies of water quality
- visit hydropower plants
- Sightseeing waterwork Maulburg
- Excursion to the treatment plant Herten
- Change of perspectives from the perspective of Africa
- Cultural experience Zambia and Madagascar
- Comparison Zambia with Germany
- constructive future work
At the end of the exciting practice week is a new beginning. The primary school at Heidenstein in Schwörstadt is moving closer to the Lubanga Shabongwe Basic School in Namwala Zambia and is partnering.