The Herald
16 November 2009
Harare — Mukuvisi Woodlands’ eco-schools learning programme has been hailed for promoting environmental education.
In a speech read on his behalf last Friday by the principal director in the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Dr Elizabeth Marunda in Harare, Minister David Coltart said the programme encouraged youths to grow up appreciating the environment.
The materials, worth US$5 000, were donated by the Mukuvisi Woodlands Association and the United States Embassy in Harare.
“The eco-schools programme encourages holistic development of the child,” said Minister Coltart, adding that this would encourage students to carry out research on environmental issues affecting their areas and the country in general.
US Embassy public affairs officer Mr Timothy Gerhardson said they would continue working with the Government to promote environmental education.
Mukuvisi Woodlands’ education unit started the project in 2006 and has been working with schools in and around Harare to promote environmental education.