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Current
Programme
CECOD in partnership with Danish
Outdoor Council (DOC), is implementing
the Eco Community School Programme
to contribute towards Education
for Sustainable Development (ESD)
in Uganda by providing quality
education through promotion of
Environmental Action Based Learning
in Primary Schools as a Tool for
Sustainable Community Development.
The pilot progeramme (2006-2009)
is based in Mbarara and Bushenyi
Districts contributing to ESD
Goals.
Goal 1: Improvement of
Basic Education
The Programme is promoting Environmental
Education through the internationally
recognized Eco school Concept.
Goal 2: Re-orientation
of existing curriculum to
address Sustainable development.
The Eco Community School Programme
is introducing appropriate teaching
methods and materials enhance
action based learning in primary
schools
Acknowledgement and promotion
of Indigenous Knowledge in schools
to enhance intergenerational transfer
of knowledge and skills.
Goal 3: Develop Public
Awareness and
Understanding of Sustainability
Strengthen the community network
concept for sustainability and
stewardship through shared values,
visions and principles.
Promotion of people centered
advocacy and good governance.
Publication of information and
education materials and use of
the media to raise public awareness.
Goal 4. Provide Training
of all Sectors of workforce in
Society
Community Empowerment trough
trainings tailored towards enhancing
active citizenship.
Thematic trainings in establishment
and application of environmentally
friendly innovations and projects.
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