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 As the "Little Prince"
looks after his planet, Tereza looks after the world. She holds it in her arms, she
embraces it because she likes it, and also because she is a little afraid for it. |
| The Civic Association Tereza is an independent organization
(NGO) which works in the fields of environmental protection and further education of
children and adults. It organizes programs combining specialized, educational and recreational activities. In 2000 more than 1,900 groups from over 500 schools took part in ecological projects (including groups, families and individuals). Tereza is a significant partner of the Ministry for Natural Environment. In 1999 it was involved in the preparation of governmental programs to further environmental education. In cooperation with 25 other countries it created a research paper concerning the development of environmental education in the whole world. |
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The most important aims are:
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Tereza has won these awards:
- The Award of the Minister for Natural Environment 1997
- Certificate of Appreciation 1997
- Personal Award of the Vice-President Al Gore for the development of the GLOBE program
- The International Managment Game Competition Award 1995-1997 from the Japan Foundation for the Fusion of Science and Technology, University of New Hampshire and International Simulation/Games Association
| The aim of Tereza is to develop the ecological knowledge of children and adults so that they are able to realize the relation between an individual and the whole society on one hand and the planet Earth on the other. |
"Labyrinth of The World and Paradise of The Heart"
| In 1998 Tereza came up with an idea to establish a centre for children and the public in Prague 1. Owing to the promotion of the Municipality of Prague 1, the State Foundation for Natural Environment and, many other institutions and sponsors, it was possible to realize this idea. In September 1998, the reconstruction of an old building began and finally in May 1999 the work was finished.On the 29th of September 1999 a new community, resource and educational centre was opened. It was given the name "Labyrinth of The World and Paradise of The Heart". |
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The newly reconstructed building which became Tereza´s headquarters, was rented for 15 years for a symbolic sum 1 Kč from the Municipality of Prague 1. Tereza extended its activities as it enlarged its space. It provides creative programs for children and adults, ecological information, a library focused on ecology, lectures and seminars and even small exhibitions and concerts for the public. |
| "Every man is the better and
noble the more he appreciates nature. Everyone who appreciates nature also loves it. Love
for nature should be taught as one of the most precious qualities in families and also at
schools." J. A. Komenský |
"Labyrinth of The World and Paradise of The Heart" is divided, according to the aims of the programs, into several parts:
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Childrens World – a community
centre organized into various groups for children and youth. –
The activities are linked with an ongoing study of the natural environment and its
development. An Activity Center was set up for children of all ages, so
that they can spend their leisure time there. “A Paradise for Teachers – the Educational Center arranges “educational lessons for organizations which are involved in informing the public about the natural environmental situation and of its protection. Tereza also provides education and advice on individual energy saving, recycling, etc... Information for the Public - a Resource Center offers up-to-date information about the natural environment, a specialized library and, a "Resource Tea Room." |
- In the year 2000 over 3,500 people (including more than 3,000 children and youth) visited the center.
- The visitors participated in over 5,000 hours of creative activity (2.5 hours per person per day)
- In 2000, 83 children took part in 11 groups according to their interests.
- Tereza organized 15 educational lectures for 234 teachers.
- Every friday Tereza has been organizing a regular club "Pátečnící" for everybody who is interested in various activities.
| "Let the thoughtless imitation
at all schools stop, let active perception start." J.A. Komenský |
The
GLOBE Program
The GLOBE Program is a worldwide project combining the efforts of students and scientists
during the study of the Earth´s scientific environment. Students on all continents make
natural scientific observations and measurements that are processed using satellite
pictures from NASA.
Acid
rain
The pupils measure the pH of precipitation within the scope of this project.
Lichens
The pupils observe the occurrence of lichens In their place of residence.
Ozone
Within the scope of this project the pupils monitor low ozone
Energy
This is an international project of monitoring the energy usage. On the basis of the monitoring the pupils observe the air pollution in their place of residence. The pupils monitor both intern and extern factors influencing the energy usage. At the same time the pupils look for ways to economize the energy usage.
How
are the Spruces?
"How are the Spruces"is a project in which students at primary
and high school levels, work in cooperation with Charles University to
study the state of health of spruce trees.
The
way for ancestors
This is an uncommon searching for the history of man, family, society
and environment. This searching makes today's enriching possible.
Islands and Crossroads
This project helps older children and students especially to orientate
themselves on a society. It is about a racial tolerance, culture's influence
and a question what the present-day entails and how receives it.
Sustainable
Consumption Project
This project connects the forces and possibilities of all the people involved
for resolving the problems of reducing consumption.
Wood
in the School – The School in the Wood
This Project goes into the wood from the diferent sites: history of the
wood, who lives here, its function, to who belongs the wood and who takes
care of it, forest management, sensual perception of the wood.
In 2000 over 1,900 school groups and more than 500 schools from all the Czech Republic took part in these school ecological projects (including families, individuals and groups interested in the globe).
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Games The GLOBE Games are a meeting of the Czech GLOBE schools, students and teachers. The main part of the Games is competition, where the students have some special tasks to fulfil. All the tasks come from the GLOBE Program measurements. The GLOBE Games were a Czech speciality untill 2001- they have been held in the Czech republic only (in the year 2001 also Norway will organize GLOBE Games). These games have been taking place since 1998. They have been held in these towns: Valašské Meziříčí (1998), Telč (1999), Humpolec (2000) and in the year 2001in the town of Kadaň. |
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Club Tereza unites heterogenous communities of people, who want to collaborate with Club Tereza, to support her and want to be informed about ongoing activites. The members of the club want to do something about their enviroment and Club Tereza can help them to do this. |
Four times a year Club Tereza publishes a club newspaper called the KRONIKA (CHRONICLE) and a magazine for younger children calledStonožka (CENTIPEDE).
In 2000 Club Tereza had 2,638 regular members and 166 unpaid members (including groups, families and individuals).
Meetings of Club Tereza The Tereza Club meetings are the regular peaks of all Tereza´s activities. Every Club Tereza member may take part in these meetings. These meetings are held two or three times a year and they have always got a specific discussion topic. There were 3 Klub Tereza meetings in 2000. The first of them was called "What next?" Members of 15 and more years of age took part in this first meeting, that was held in our centre "Labyrinth of The World and Paradise of The Heart". The second meeting took place on 2 June 2000 in Jedovnice in Moravský Kras and the third one in the National Park of České Švýcarsko at the end of June. |
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TRADITIONAL PARADES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Twice a year Tereza organizes creative festivals in natural parks Prokopské and Dalejské udoli for the general public.
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THE DAY OF THE EARTH
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THE CELEBRATION
OF THE FALLING LEAVES The first festival called "The Celebration of the Falling Leaves" was held in 1993. Its goal is to welcome autumn beauty and variety. Drakiada is the traditional game at the festival. This game is a favourite of both small children and adults. |
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Ministry of Education,Youth and PT
Ministry for Environmental Control
National Fund of Environment
The Office of the Czech Republic Government
The Embassy of the USA
The Council of the Capital of Prague
Municipality of Prague 1
Municipality of Prague 5
Municipality of Prague 13
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
"Partnerství" Foundation
Foundation for the Development of Civic Society
VIA Foundation
DELL computer spol. s.r.o.
Eko Korn a.s.
KPNQwest Czechia
Lesy ČR s.p.
Prague Mariott Hotel
Renaissance Prague Hotel
Techniserv spol. s.r.o.
Tetra Pak s.r.o.
Unilever ČR, spol. s.r.o.
Yves Rochere
and a lot of other companies and individuals…
Thank You!