Why Is Education for Sustainability Important? Education for sustainability is no longer optional; it is essential. Today’s learners are growing up in a world shaped by climate change, resource scarcity, rapid urbanisation, and widening social inequities. To navigate and influence this landscape, young people need more than academic knowledge. They need to be able to think […]
Seeding It was the third week of March when I looked at my summer calendar: emptiness. Well aware that I shouldn’t be bedrotting for nearly two months of summer, I turned to my passion: sustainability. I reached out to my connections for an internship opportunity: the chain of emails, the sheer load of documentation… The
There were big smiles all around after two days of connection between AUPP Liger and Spean Chivit. The air had a humid edge, as the early morning sunlight spilt through the windows of a five-star Siem Reap hotel. A small group of Grade 9 students walked nervously across the hotel’s polished marble lobby. As they
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GEMS Qatar students carrying out a beach clean up. Through a three-year partnership with GEMS Wellington Qatar, Orenda Learning’s Be The Change programme is equipping students with the mindset, skills, and confidence to lead meaningful community action aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. A Partnership Built on Shared Purpose When GEMS Wellington School Qatar joined
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“When all is said and done, the only change that will make a difference is the transformation of the human heart”. – Peter Senge If the only change that makes a difference is the transformation of the human heart, how do we as educators respond? How might we guide the next generations to change from
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In today’s interconnected world, the ability to collaborate across cultures is more important than ever. Whether students are working on global projects, connecting with international peers, or simply preparing for a diverse workplace, they need skills to navigate cultural differences with empathy and respect. At Orenda Learning, we believe fostering cross-cultural collaboration enriches student learning
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