The Water Fellowship Project, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (TOB), the Ministry of National Education (MEB), and the TEMA Foundation, continues to deliver important information to children and teachers regarding the protection of water resources and the efficient use of water. Launched under the Water Efficiency Campaign following a cooperation protocol signed in April, the project is set to continue its activities throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.
Raising Awareness within the Water Efficiency Campaign
Türkiye’s location in the Mediterranean region, combined with rapid population growth and the effects of industrialization, makes the protection of water resources a vital priority. In light of this reality, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry launched the Water Efficiency Campaign in 2023, marking a significant initiative aimed at protecting and efficiently utilizing Turkey’s water resources.
Children Develop Water Consciousness through the Water Brotherhood Project
The Water Fellowship Project uses specially designed educational materials for 3rd and 4th-grade students to convey the value of water for life in a fun and interactive way. The activities within the project cover topics such as global water resources, the water cycle, water ecosystems, water footprint, water usage, water conservation, and efficiency. Children learn to contribute voluntarily to water conservation at home and in their schools. Additionally, various materials prepared for the project, including an application guide, educational presentations, an animated film, and a children’s book, aim to spark children’s curiosity about water resources. The project aims to reach a total of 10,000 children throughout 2024.
Full Support from the General Director of Water Management for the Water Fellowship Project
Afire Sever, General Director of Water Management, emphasized that the project will contribute to the sustainable management of national water resources, stating, “The effects of global climate change on water resources are increasingly being felt. At this point, the Water Fellowship Project plays an important role in raising awareness so that future generations can cope with water crises. As a Ministry, we will continue to provide all necessary support for the efficient use of water.”
Ömür Fatih Karakullukçu, General Director of Support Services at the Ministry of National Education, highlighted the importance of the educational aspect of the project, stating, “With the Water Fellowship Project, we are raising awareness among our children about the indispensable role of water in the lives of all living beings. Through such projects, we aim to spread this awareness to their families as well. As the Ministry of National Education, we recognize our responsibility in supporting every project that enhances environmental consciousness, and we will continue to support this project.”
Deniz Ataç, Chairman of the Board of TEMA Foundation, emphasized that water is not just a resource but a vital entity, saying, “With the Water Brotherhood Project, we aim to communicate that water is necessary not only for drinking but also for the production of everything we eat, wear, and purchase. Through this project conducted under the Water Efficiency Campaign, we aim to raise awareness among children about water resources, contributing significantly to the protection of water.”
