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Events, Initiatives & Activism

From special focus days to dedicated project weeks, from CAS to college jobs, from orientation week to closing ceremonies – here’s an overview of events and activities at our Colleges with a focus on climate action and sustainability.

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22/05/2024

Fast fashion: a week long focus

April is our sustainability month – a time when we reflect more and channel our energies towards holistic sustainable practices, both inside and outside our community. Our fantastic Susco has… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Adriatic
30/04/2024

Earth Day: Embracing Sustainability

On 22 April, the UWC Changshu China community celebrated Earth Day. Sustainability is a core value of UWC. Earth Day is an opportunity for the whole community to raise awareness and… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Changshu China
02/04/2024

Mi illumino di meno – National Day for Energy Saving and Sustainable Lifestyles in Italy

M’illumino di Meno is the ‘National Day for Energy Saving and Sustainable Lifestyles’ in Italy and was created in 2005 by Rai Radio 2 (Rai is the Italian national broadcasting… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Adriatic
16/02/2024

Green in Action during Project Week

Green in Action by Seoyul Choi Project Week is a one-week trip where students engage in personal challenges and community services. One of the project weeks in 2023 was a sustainability-themed trip, ‘Green in Action’. Some key activities during the week are as follows.    Urban Mushroom Farm  A visit… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach Li Po Chun UWC of Hong Kong
16/01/2024

UWC Maastricht participates in Climate Change Theatre Action festival

As part of UWC Day 2023 celebrations, our 664 Middle and High School students and 43 teachers and members of staff participated in the Climate Change Theatre Action 2023 festival.… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Maastricht
29/11/2023

Bulb planting activity – a symbol of the fight for human rights

The yellow banner ‘Verità per Giulio Regeni’ is outside many buildings in Italy, demanding justice for Giulio and has become a symbol of a wider fight for human rights and… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Adriatic
29/11/2023

African Climate Summit 2023

Our first year student Omnia from Sudan stepped up during one of our assemblies to share her perspective on the African Climate Summit 2023 and why it is important that… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Adriatic
Students and staff members in an organic farm during a sunny day 20/09/2023

Community Action Week: Fostering Sustainable Impact

During Community Action Week, across 11 diverse Costa Rican communities, our students and faculty harnessed the power of sustainability to drive meaningful change. At the heart of these initiatives lies… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Costa Rica
UWC RCN Sustainability Core Group & Alumnus Sep 23 19/09/2023

UWC RCN Activism

Like many of their age, RCN students are aware of the challenges that face their generation and respond by actively taking a stand. Some of them organised and joined one… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Red Cross Nordic
UWC RCN Coastal Clean-Up 2022 19/09/2023

UWC RCN/ Fjordane Friluftsrad Coastal Clean-Up

Every October RCN students support the Fjordane Friluftsrad Coastal Clean-Up as part of our Project Based Learning week. This involves joining the crew and living on a traditional boat which… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Red Cross Nordic
18/09/2023

Fostering Sustainability and Inclusivity: UWC Changshu China Orientation Program

As the doors of our school swung open to welcome a diverse group of international students this year, excitement filled the air. We anticipated the arrival of fresh faces, eager… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Changshu China
15/09/2023

A culture of giving back at UWC Thailand

At UWC Thailand, students engage in various service activities both within the school community and the local community. These activities range from volunteering at local schools or community centres to… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Thailand
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People, Stories & Awards

No change happens without someone making it happen: who are the amazing people, change makers, innovators and activists – staff, students and alumni – driving sustainability forward at our colleges? 11 Activities

Teaching Skills for the Future

At UWC, Education is seen as a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Take a look at examples of how we empower teachers… 19 Activities
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