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Youth Education

Why is youth education important?

If we want mangroves to be preserved for generations to come, education is the key. Today’s children must learn about the immense ecological value of these ecosystems and the many crucial services they provide. Still, restoration projects often neglect the educational aspect. Others try sharing dry facts or text-heavy lessons, which do little to build a child’s deep and long-lasting connection with their environment.

That’s where the Coastal Education Program comes in. Our practical, comprehensive, and science-based program is designed from the ground up to inspire youth of all ages to appreciate and conserve their local mangroves.

What is the Coastal Education Program?

Our Coastal Education Program, an award-winning curriculum, has been taught to thousands of students worldwide. This in-depth, hands-on program aims to raise awareness about the importance of coastal ecosystems and promote their long-term protection.

It is customized for each country to ensure that teachers can effectively meet their educational goals while addressing local coastal issues.

Why is our curriculum special?

Our participatory program ensures that students actively engage in the learning process, steering clear of passive screen time or simply reading from textbooks. By involving students in hands-on activities that stimulate all their senses, our lessons transform into memorable experiences.

Field trips and resource materials are seamlessly integrated, allowing teachers and students to apply classroom learning to real-world observations and experiences.

This dynamic approach not only makes learning more enjoyable but also helps students retain information more effectively, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the subject matter.

How do we support teachers?

We train them to effectively implement our curriculum while fostering a personal appreciation for the invaluable significance of mangroves. Our model, employed in 17 countries, flexibly adjusts to diverse geographic, ecological, cultural, and socioeconomic contexts.

It has been integrated into the national curriculum of numerous coastal nations, ensuring that educators can seamlessly incorporate classroom learning with real-world observations and experiences.

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17 Countries, 7 Languages

Our curriculum has been adapted and integrated worldwide

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500,000+ students

educated, equipping them to protect coastal ecosystems

Over 200 Schools

have adopted our curriculum

Clemente Coelho, Instituto Bioma Brasil

“The Marvellous Mangroves curriculum helps us brings mangroves to life in the schools of Brazil…only through in-depth conservation will we reach true conservation”

—Clemente Coelho, Instituto Bioma Brasil
Melissa Bennet, Grade 5 Teacher

"It’s really important to me to educate children in the Cayman Islands on the importance of mangroves and the future of their conservation”

—Melissa Bennet, Grade 5 Teacher
Matharage Don Devshi Andrisha, Student

“I learnt that mangroves can gives organisms homes and can protect us from tsunamis and storms, and we can preserve mangroves by replanting them and telling people not to cut them”

—Matharage Don Devshi Andrisha, Student

MAP’s 2024 Children’s Mangrove Art Contest

Thank you for your submissions to the Children’s Mangrove Art Contest 2024! We are thrilled by the creativity of young artists around the world. View our 13 selected young artists as well as our 2024 Gallery Selection by clicking the link below!

Interested? Reach out to explore how we can support your educational efforts.

Whether you’re looking to implement our education program, access to educational resources, or ways to contribute through donations, we’re here to help.