By John Lukas | President
Conservation Education for Students
Students are the future communicators and decision makers of conservation initiatives. Okapi Conservation Program (OCP) educators recently organized another series of classes on forest protection and management for upper-secondary students from Isiro, Watsa and Bunia. Students from these communities travelled long distances to participate in conservation awareness campaigns and to further their knowledge on environmental protection. Cumulatively, OCP educators have reached over 2,200 students from 22 schools distributing protected animal posters as part of zoology lessons; soccer balls and equipment were also given out for interschool tournaments.
OCP programs are well received by both students and school leaders who have requested regular classes and additional lessons on geography and natural sciences. In response, OCP has produced conservation lesson brochures for primary school children as well.
Generating excitement among school-aged children on conservation issues instills a positive attitude and respect for their environment which can be shared with family and friends to further protection measures for the Okapi and other animals on the Reserve.
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