NaZemi – Society For Fair Trade
Until 31.3.2011 was named Society for Fair Trade. NaZemi means ‘OnEarth’ in English.
Responsibility within the project: preparation and evaluation of project methodology.
It is one of the most active Czech NGOs working in the area of global development education. Since 2005, it has been helping nursery, primary and high school teachers to incorporate global contexts into education. It publishes education handbooks, carries out education programs in schools, and organizes methodology and thematic seminars for teachers. At the same time, it advances pedagogical methods, which foster students' critical and analytical thinking. Extensive knowledge and experience of the employees at NaZemi will be used in the project in the area of preparation and evaluation of the methodology for teachers.
Základní článek Hnutí Brontosaurus Modrý kámen
In English: A constitutional member Movement Brontosaurus Blue Stone
Responsibility within the project: sending volunteers to Ladakh, India.
ZC MB Blue Stone has 66 members and is one of the constitutional elements of the Movement Brontosaurus. Since 2000, it has focused on the of the natural and cultural heritage of the Czech Republic. It organizes weekend activities and camping excursions, whose main goal is to promote a positive attitude towards the environment among children and youth (aged 15 - 26), to foster general development of their personalities, and to help form positive interpersonal relationships.
Since 2006, the Blue Stone has extended its activities into developmental support in northern India (Jammu and Kashmir). Around 15 volunteers are sent there every year, and after adequate preparation, teach in Indian schools and help with the reconstruction of Buddhist monasteries.
Fundacja Nowa Ameryka
Responsibility within the project: production of a documentary about Czech and Ladakhi students and realization of film workshops for students.
Fundacja Nowa Ameryka was established in 2006. Its main goal is to foster new relationships and intercultural projects and facilitate a cross-cultural exchange between Eastern and Western Europe. The organization values its knowledge of both cultures – it has its roots in the East and experience from the West. This helps to develop the projects effectively and strengthen the network of contacts.
SECMOL
A partner school in Ladakh
Responsibility within the project: Participation in the project as a pilot school in
Ladakh and provides constructive commentary on La Ngonpo methodology.
A student education and cultural movement in Ladakh (SECMOL) was established in 1988 by a group of young Ladakhis with the intention to reform the education system in Ladakh. SECMOL organizes educational activities for Ladakhi youth, operates a campus for students from Leh, develops the projects in support of solar energy, and more.
Moravian Mission Welfare Society (MMWS)
Responsibility within the project: Participation in the project as a pilot school in Ladakh and provides constructive commentary on La Ngonpo methodology.
A non-governmental organization acting at a private primary school in Leh and supporting the implementation of the new methods in the education system of India.
