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 River Saver Schools River Lit(t)eracy Programme

Rivers are in danger. Pollution and climate change are posing ever greater challenges. That is why the River Saver Schools River Lit(t)eracy Erasmus+ Programme  program was launched in 2023, with the aim of establishing schools in countries along the Tisza River where children can learn to love, respect, and understand rivers. After all, those who know and love the river will also protect it.

Erasmus+ program category: School 
Starting date: September 1, 2023
Ending date: August 31, 2025.

Prepared within the framework of the River Lit(t)eracy – Riversaver Schools 2023
1 HU01 KA220 SCH 000166027 identified Erasmus+ project, with the support of the European Union.

What is the aim of the project?

The River Saver Schools River Lit(t)eracy Programme (FMIP) aimed to encourage schools and communities in the Tisza River basin to take an active role in river protection, while enhancing the environmental awareness, responsibility, and cooperation skills of students and teachers. 
Key goal was to create a comprehensive, internationally adaptable educational and awareness-raising toolkit, including the Riversaver’s Handbooks, teacher resources, videos, and protocols. In the long term, the FMIP aimed to establish an international Riversaver School Network, strengthening cooperation among the Tisza-region countries and fostering the protection of rivers and the natural environment. 

What are the results of the project?

During the programme a wide range of practical and community-based activities were implemented across several countries to promote environmental education and river protection. A Riversaver School Network was established, bringing together more than 40 schools across four countries. Their students adopted a total of 30 river sections, gaining practical experience in river cleanups, waste collection, and plastic recycling. At the project’s closing River Literacy Summer Camp, the most active teachers and students participated together in river cleanup, playful competitions, and awareness-raising activities. 32 students from four countries built plastic bottle boats to row on the Tisza River in Szolnok.

The partners participated in the River Saver School Network Building Workshop held in Satu Mare between 18–21 July 2024.

The second edition of the four educational books developed in the Erasmus+ project ‘5 in 1’, which served as a precursor to the FMIP project, has been completed. The curriculum has been updated in both structure and content, and expanded with educational materials and video content.

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The River Saver Protocols, which are visual guides for implementing river saver activities, have been completed. The River Adoption Guide presents the process of cleanup of a section of the riverbank and its ceremonial adoption, the Suitcas Protocol reveals the tools used for teaching materials, and the River Saver Camp Protocol presents the process of a summer camp rich in experiences related to rivers and plastics.

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Riversaver Schools that joined the project:

Romanian Schools along the Túr, Kraszna, and Someș Rivers:

  1. “Mihai Viteazul” Gymnasium, Moftinu Mic (Moftinu Mic)
  2. Berveni Gymnasium (Berveni)
  3. „Viorel Sălăgean” Gymnasium, Beltiug (Beltiug)
  4. „Hám János” Roman Catholic Theological High School, Satu Mare (Satu Mare)
  5. „Bem József” Gymnasium, Cărăşeu (Cărăşeu)
  6. „Ion Barbu” Gymnasium, Ambud (Ambud)
  7. Oar Gymnasium (Oar)
  8. „Csűry Bálint” Gymnasium, Agriş (Agriş)
  9. Turulung Gymnasium (Turulung)
  10. Halmeu Gymnasium (Halmeu)
  11. „Aurel Popp” School of Arts, Satu Mare (Satu Mare)

 

Ukrainian Schools along the Uzh, Tisza, and Latorca Rivers:

  1. Drugeth Gymnasium of Uzhhorod (Ужгород)
  2. Dayka Gábor Lyceum of Uzhhorod (Ужгород)
  3. Széchenyi István Lyceum No. 2 of Chop (Чоп)
  4. Reformed Lyceum of Velyka Dobron (Велика Добронь)
  5. Lyceum of Velyka Dobron (Велика Добронь)
  6. Reformed Hungarian-Language Lyceum of Tiachiv (Тячів)
  7. Hollósy Simon Lyceum of Tiachiv (Тячів)
  8. Kölcsey Ferenc Lyceum of Vyskovo (Вишково)
  9. Saint Stephen Lyceum of Mukachevo (Мукачево)
  10. Gymnasium of Chonhor (Чонгор)

 

Serbian Schools along the Tisza and Aranka Rivers:

  1. Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Primary School (Кањижа)
  2. Károly Cseh Primary School (Ада)
  3. Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Primary School (Нови Кнежевац)
  4. Sándor Petőfi Primary School (Бечеј)
  5. Sándor Petőfi Primary School (Хајдуково)
  6. István Tömörkény Primary School (Торњош)
  7. Nikola Đurković Primary School (Фекетић)
  8. Stevan Sremac Primary School (Сента)
  9. Lajos Thurzó Primary School (Сента)
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Hungarian Schools along the Danube, Tisza, Hernád, Bodrog, and Körös Rivers:

  1. Aranyos Szeglet Waldorf School and Kindergarten, Szolnok
  2. Sajnovics János Primary School and Art School, Tordas
  3. Implom József Primary School, Gyula
  4. Bethlen Gábor Primary School and Grammar School, District XI, Budapest
  5. Pipacsvirág Primary School, Telki
  6. Vásárhelyi Pál Primary School, Kisköre
  7. Petőfi Sándor Primary School, Dunaújváros
  8. Reformed College Grammar School, Sárospatak
  9. Reformed School, Hernádnémeti
  10. Bocskai István Catholic Grammar School, Technical School and Kindergarten
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