Wednesday 21 March 2012

Environmental Education in African Schools


This is a short film I made on a conference I attended on putting environmental education into faith schools - teaching children through their faith about caring for the earth.  It was held by ARC (Alliance of Religions and Conservation).  70-80% of schools in Africa are somehow linked to faith institutions - in Kenya 70% of the population is either a Christian or Muslim.  Teaching the next generation about caring for this planet through faith teachings is a very good way of reaching many hearts and minds.

The next film is very short - I made it on the last morning.  Hassan in a teacher in a muslim school on the coast of Kenya.  He is passionate about nature and sees a link between traditional wisdom and Islamic teachings.


2 comments:

  1. This is fab Mary!! Id love to go and assist the people in their work. Do you know if theres any eco things happening within health services over in Kenya? x

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  2. I don't but it would be good to encourage eco friendly health care. Have a go and see what you can find out! x

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