It is imperative to educate all South Africans about the value of using water sparingly and what better place to start than with the youth?
Non-profit and public benefit company Eco-Culture had this on their mind when they visited their partner schools within Cosmo City to spread the message of being ‘water aware’. This educational exercise was part of a celebration of Water Week which took place from 18 until 24 March.
On the heels of load-shedding, water shedding could rear its ugly head. With the Vaal Dam, the City of Johannesburg’s main source of water, being below 70 per cent capacity, now is the time to take water preservation seriously. The imminent dry season means that there will be fewer opportunities for the water source to be replenished. The education of South African youth to be water-wise is especially important since the habits they form now will inform the future of our country.
Eco Culture’s water awareness campaign was made up of multiple components such as the ‘Enviro Buddies’ performing a song and dance they learnt at their school assembly. The Eco-Culture education team also gave a presentation at schools’ assemblies. The company held presentations at all four schools reaching around 7 000 learners in the Cosmo City Community. All the fun and games continued with the schools’ Grade 6s and the workshop done with them.
Eco Culture’s mission statement is something all of us can do in our own unique way. “[To continue] empowering people through education and innovation to create a responsible, sustainable and proactive society that lives harmoniously with the natural environment for the well-being of all humanity.”
Details: Eco Culture: 083 411 0809; alex@ecoculture.org.za; Facebook Eco Culture Sechaba Foundation.
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