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.

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.

School Trip

AL-Ghadir School

In order to strengthen the spirit of tourism and follow various educational methods for dear students to hold this year's camp, Al-Ghadir School considered the city of Hamedan, which had recently been selected as the tourism capital of Asia, and started planning the trip.

In this four-day trip, considering the historical and cultural capacities of Hamedan city, the students had the opportunity to visit the historical and famous buildings of Iran such as the "Ganjnameh Historical Complex" and experience a different cultural interaction that is the way to get acquainted with celebrities such as Bu Ali Sina and visit the tomb of this prominent Iranian scientist is one of the memorable memories of the trip for the students.

Al-Ghadir School, due to its official membership in Life-Link International Organization and environmental concerns, has always tried to define effective and practical models in line with its environmental educational goals, so in this trip, it provided a special opportunity for students to visit "Ali-Sadr Cave", which is a unique example of wetland and water caves in the world, by sailing along the path inside the cave.

Al-Ghadir School will benefit from the experience of this trip, which created a closer and more intimate opportunity for teachers and students to continue its educational programs.

Green School Gardenen

Escuela D4 Arica

A D4 School project together with the University of Tarapacá of Arica CHILE

Electrical Engineering students developed an educational project on hydroponic cultivation of lettuce and tomatoes. It is a crop at altitude (see photos) - To apply it, our D4 School was selected for its outstanding Excellence in Sustainable Development. During this year 2024, a group of 15 students from 10 to 14 years of age with a classroom teacher who coordinates this Project are participating directly daily and in shifts. All participants along with their teacher previously received training on cultivation, care and irrigation.

Irrigation is carried out with a motor inside a small container filled with water that propels the water upward through pipes. The Engineering students created this project by making pipes that they placed in a suitable location with two horizontal rows in height through which the water circulates and the glasses that contain the lettuce and tomato seeds are inserted. These vessels have small holes for the roots to emerge. The students, together with their teacher and an assistant, are taking care of the irrigation checking and the growth of the lettuce.

This process is being visited by teachers and students from the school and has been called GARDEN AT HIGH LEVEL. All the students from the School are observing this type of cultivation and taking care of it. Once the lettuces had grown, they proceeded to cut them carefully so that they would continue to grow and then they shared them by giving lettuce to all the directors and staff as well as to the students of the School (see photos). The same will be done again when new lettuce grows. The tomatoes have not grown yet.

We conclude so far that this Project has allowed the entire educational community to learn to value their own environment by valuing and caring for this Garden and therefore contributes to caring for the environment of their School. Participants Life-Link Coordinator Mrs. Gladys Hernández Parra. Professor Mrs. Daniela Galvez Parra. Principal Ruth Dini V. and Patricio Tavali Director and several people such as assistants.