“WATER THE MIND”

Name of program: Water the Mind

Topic: Clean water and how to save water

Objectives

Water the Mind is an intensive program designed to equip high school students in Phu Tho Province knowledge about water and methods to use water wisely. Through specific topics of water resources, students will understand thoroughly that water plays a very important role in life, but water sources are being contaminated and depleted. The polluted water has caused a number of diseases and a “cancer village" in Phu Tho is the most obvious illustration for this matter.

In the future, the students may face the threat from a lack of clean water because shortage of water has been happening in many places in Vietnam and around the world. However, these students are able to contribute their efforts to change that situation. The lessons in Water the Mind will help them be aware of their role, encourage them to recognize their behaviors, habits of water use and adjust inappropriate ones. The students will practice and encourage their families and communities to use water effectively and protect clean water resources. As a consequence, the program does not only aim to raise awareness of students about water use but also has the power to spread the matter in the community.

Benefits of the program

• The future owners of the country will be aware of the concept of and need for water conservation. They will know and apply efficient solutions to look after this valuable resource. Besides, they can participate in an interesting summer program with a number of opportunities to learn, to find out the water manufacturing process and to consult the experience of local and overseas volunteers on these issues.
• The children will learn simple ways to treat water in the event of natural disasters such as floods that cause water pollution.
• Students will receive English training, organization skills, presentation skills training and learn how to develop their potentials.
• They also have opportunity to learn firsthand about the differences of culture and education with foreign volunteers.

Expected results

Students will be aware that

1.Water running into your home is not taken for granted.
2. Water conservation is to keep clean water for yourselves, your families, your communities and the future generations.
3. Waste water today, getting diseases tomorrow
4. Dirty water needs treated before using
5. Protecting forest is to conserve water resources.

Students will take the following actions
1. Save water and use it wisely

2. Practice, encourage and guide other people to save water
3. Take action against water waste or water pollution
4. Treat dirty water before using

5. Conserve water resources, protect forest and plant forest

Beneficiaries: 150 pupils and teachers at the High school Vu The Lang, Viet Tri city, Phu Tho.

Time: 1 week (23.7 – 29.7.2012); Location: Vu The Lang, High School, Viet Tri city, Phu Tho Province (85km from Hanoi, North of Viet Nam)

Organizer: Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations (VFUA). Brighter Vietnam, a non- profit organization under VFUA plays key role to prepare for this program.

Coordinating units:

• Department of Education and Training of Phu Tho Province
• Division of Education and Training of Viet Tri City
• Youth Union of Province and City
• Secondary and high schools in Viet Tri City
• Phu Tho Water Supply JSC,.
• UNESCO Center of International Education (UCIE)
• Brighter Vietnam
• ID International Education JSC., (ID.EDU)

Participants

• Students of Vu The Lang High school.
• Teachers of Vu The Lang High school.
• Vietnamese volunteers: 10 (selected by Brighter Vietnam)
• International volunteers 10 (selected by Brighter Vietnam)

Program Coordinator

Ms. Le Thu Thao, Master of Laws, major in Environment, The University of Melbourne, Australia

Email: lethuthaovn@gmail.com

Procedures & Application

Step 1: Send the application form

Step 2: Prepare for placement and receive program information

Step 3: Get ready to go and enjoy program

Cost:

Participants are required to bear their own expenses the travel to and from camp site, boarding and lodging during the camp under arrangement of Brighter Vietnam

Please sign up and contact us for more details