Desertification Control and Tree planting action

Escuela D4 Arica

To improve the urban environment of School D4 in Arica, Chile, by planting native and adapted trees, and promoting take care for environment among students and community members.

Proposed Activities:
Planting trees on land, along a sidewalk that is devoid of vegetation to improve, encourage and take care the environment, with the participation of school Principals, teachers, students, and residents near the school. This will take place during a single day on Wednesday, August 17, 2025.
To carry out this activity, specialists were recruited, who gave talks to teachers and residents on how to plant trees in the urban ecosystem, considering soil type, soil quality, and the types of trees to plant, gardening tools, leaf litter, fumigation, and water.
The specialists indicated that the most suitable species are myoporos.
After listening to the talks, each teacher reinforced what, their students had learned through videos prepared according to the students' age.  

Planting Team Members
Participating in this activity were the Principals, Mrs. Ruth Dini and Fanny Maya, NGO coordinator Patricia Eloy, six teachers, 15 seventh-grade elementary school students (called environmental caretakers), ten prekindergarten and kindergarten students from the Cuncuna Amarilla Kindergarten, six parents, four representatives from the neighborhood association, and two specialists from the Arica Municipal Environmental Office.

During this event, filled with enthusiasm and ecological awareness, members of the educational community demonstrated their interest in caring for others and nature by digging, fertilizing the soil, planting, and watering.

The participating adults, youth, and children demonstrated their commitment to caring for plants.
A visiting official was present and congratulated the participants.

Conclusion
A total of 10 Mioporos were planted in the ground on the sidewalk of Antofagasta Street, near School D4.

All participants demonstrated values of love and care for the trees planted in the environment of Antofagasta Street.

This activity was recorded through a commitment document to care for and water the plants.

The event was attended by the Principal, Mrs. Ruth Dini, of School D4, teachers, students, and the neighborhood association near the school.

Multiculturalism - Machaq Mara

Escuela D4 Arica

Celebrate the ancestral MACHAQ MARA, which marks the beginning of the new Solar Cycle coinciding with the Andean New Year, strengthening students' appreciation for the social and cultural diversity of the Arica and Parinacota region with dance and music in June 2025.


PARTICIPANTS
All students of the school who are in Early Childhood Education (Prekindergarten and Kindergarten) - Basic Education (1st to 8th grade), and all teachers from each grade, assistants, parents, guests who gave talks, coordinators, pedagogical leaders, and the principal.


ACTIVITIES
Activities carried out in May and June
meetings were held with the coordinating teachers from each level of education and the Principal, Mrs. Ruth Dini, at the beginning of the school year to organize the celebration of Machaq Mara in June 2025.
Talks were held to highlight Machaq Mara, an ancestral celebration that marks the beginning of the new solar cycle, coinciding with the Andean New Year. The guests who gave the talks were parents of Aymara origin and history teachers. The talks were held in classrooms in each of the participating classes from the aforementioned levels.
Afterward, and supported by the talks received, each subject teacher conducted meaningful and collaborative pedagogical experiences among the students, teachers, and parents in a climate of self-care, care for others, and care for others. These activities were carried out from May to June, based on the students' own beliefs, those of their parents and/or ancestors, and the talks received. Students from each class at the participating levels prepared the celebration with music and dances, wearing appropriate costumes.


CONCLUSIONS
The celebration of the ancestral MACHAQ MARA was achieved among the students of Preschool (Prekindergarten and Kindergarten) and Elementary Education (1st to 8th grade) at School D4 in Northern Arica, Chile, strengthening their appreciation for the social and cultural diversity of the Arica and Parinacota region.
All students at the school attended, sitting or standing in the courtyard, observing the MACHAQ MARA celebration. This same celebration was held in their classrooms by all participants at School D4 at the aforementioned levels.
All participating students strengthened their identity and respect for indigenous peoples with an intercultural approach through the celebration of MACHAQ MARA.
Principal Ruth Dini and teachers Patricia Eloy and Gladys Hernández, Life Link coordinators.

Water Care and Environmental Cleanup Walk

Escuela D4 Arica


We educated the citizens of Arica about the importance of water care and environmental cleanup by taking a walk through the city streets to reach a coastal hill called "Morro de Arica."

The education began with sixth and seventh grade elementary school students, taking a walk from the school to a 130-meter-high coastal hill called “Morro de Arica”, located south of the city and an iconic landmark with historical and tourist significance. Planning for this walk began in May with talks and surveys conducted by teachers from each grade, as well as with specialists on environmental and water care. (One of the surveys conducted and analyzed regarding water is included in a text edited by Dr. Hans Levander. (“WATER FOR LIFE”) In turn). During May and June, students and teachers began cleanup activities in each classroom, in the courtyards and gardens, ensuring the proper use of water.

Once all these activities were completed, the walk concluded with a walk on June 5th, with the participation of 320 students from sixth and seventh grades and 15 teachers. During the walk, the students carried garbage bags to clean the environment, collecting trash as they walked through the city until they reached the top of the hill (Morro). At the same time, they carried signs about Water and Environmental Conservation, with the goal of making an impact on the public, maintaining a clean environment and protecting water.

The achievement of the proposed objective was carried out by Director Ruth Dini and her management team, the students, the participating teachers, the Coordinator Patricia Eloy and the Life Link Coordinator Gladys Hernández.

A Sacred Vow to Our Earth

Subodh Global School

The students of *Subodh Global School* stood as one, their hearts beating in harmony with nature, as they pledged:  

"We are the Earth’s protectors, the guardians of its green legacy. From this day forward, we vow to stand with the trees—our silent teachers, our life-giving friends. We will cherish them, defend them, and ensure they flourish for generations to come."  

With love and determination, they adorned the trees with vibrant *#FriendshipBands*, each ribbon a symbol of an unbreakable bond.  

To the roots that ground us,  
To the leaves that breathe for us,  
We promise—your future is ours to safeguard.  
Because every tree deserves a friend, and every hero starts with a promise.

World Environmental Day

Soodeh Educational Complex

On the occasion of World Environment Day, students of Soodeh Educational Complex organized a painting competition on the theme of "Plastic Pollution" in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iran. In this cultural and educational event, students expressed their environmental concerns through their artwork. At the conclusion of the competition, UNDP in Iran honored 40 selected participants with certificates of appreciation.

Invest in Our Planet


Subodh Global School

Subodh Global School celebrated Earth Day with great enthusiasm and awareness-building activities on April 22, 2025. The event aimed to educate students about the importance of environmental conservation and inspire them to take positive action for the planet.

The day began with a special morning assembly featuring speeches, poems, and a skit presented by students emphasizing the theme of "Invest in Our Planet." Principal Mrs. Kamaljeet Yadav addressed the gathering, highlighting the need for sustainable living and encouraging students to be responsible stewards of the Earth.

Various activities were organized throughout the day, including a plantation drive, and a quiz on environmental issues. Students from all grades participated with creativity and zeal.
The celebration concluded with a tree-planting ceremony in the school garden, reinforcing the message that small actions can lead to significant environmental impact. The event successfully instilled a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness among students.

Regards,
Team Subodh Global School

Importance of Water

Soodeh Educational Complex

After studying and discussing the importance of water and ways to use it efficiently, as well as learning about the amount of water consumed by different appliances, the students of Soodeh Educational Complex designed and created posters on this topic. These posters were installed in appropriate locations to raise public awareness and encourage others to conserve water.

Recycling Bottle Caps

Soodeh educational complex

The students of Soodeh Educational Complex collected bottle caps over the course of a year to prevent these small plastic pieces from being scattered in nature. They sold the bottle caps to a recycling center and used the proceeds to purchase a wheelchair, which they gifted to a disabled girl.

This initiative has been carried out for the twelfth time in twelve consecutive years.

Visit to the Ornamental Plant Greenhouse

Al-Ghadir school

On February 15, 2025, the students of Al-Ghadir School, accompanied by their teacher and the school principal, visited the ornamental plant greenhouse in Khorramshahr. The purpose of this visit was to familiarize students with the process of growing plants, the importance of greenhouses in modern agriculture, and to understand greenhouse equipment and the role of certain plants in purifying the air in homes and workplaces.

Upon entering the greenhouse, the students were warmly welcomed by the greenhouse staff. Initially, they were given explanations about the structure of the greenhouse and how it operates. The students learned about the various types of plants cultivated in the greenhouse, including vegetables and ornamental flowers.

Next, the greenhouse manager explained the stages of planting, irrigation, and caring for the plants, and the students had the opportunity to ask their questions. By observing modern equipment such as drip irrigation systems and artificial lighting, they realized the importance of technology in agriculture.

At the end of the visit, the students had the chance to harvest some of the vegetables and cultivated plants, gaining practical experience in agriculture. This activity increased the students' interest in biological sciences and environmental studies. The visit not only enhanced the students' scientific knowledge but also helped them understand the importance of sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.

Al-Ghadir School, in collaboration with the International Life Link organization, aims to provide students with an engaging and educational experience through practical programs and to hold workshops on plant cultivation.