Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania hosts collaborative event on climate education in Dar es Salaam
On 13 September, the Aga Khan Education Service (AKES), Tanzania welcomed esteemed guests from the Tanzanian Institute of Education (TIE), the Aga Khan Foundation Tanzania and neighbouring schools to a collaborative event focused on sustainability practices.
The event, titled “Sharing Best Practices in Climate Education”, provided an opportunity for key stakeholders to observe AKES, Tanzania’s sustainability initiatives and engage in meaningful discussions on integrating climate awareness into school curricula.
The day commenced with a warm welcome from the CEO of AKES, Tanzania, Dr Shelina Walli, who has been a dedicated advocate of the sustainability agenda within the school and beyond. Throughout the event, guests participated in hands-on workshops led by students and teachers, which demonstrated sustainable practices such as waste sorting, seed planting and paper recycling. The tour included a visit to AKES, Tanzania’s micro-forest and shamba darasa (classroom garden), emphasising the importance of environmental stewardship both inside and outside the classroom.
“Children are powerful agents of change,” said Dr Aneth Komba, TIE's executive director. “When they learn about sustainability, they take that knowledge to their homes, and this ripple effect extends to entire communities.”
The event not only served as a platform for the organisation to share its climate education strategies but also provided a valuable opportunity for the exchange of ideas and practices with partnering institutions.
“Mother Earth is ailing, and this deterioration will persist unless we change our ways,” said Ms Nikita Gidwani, AKES, Tanzania’s career counsellor and sustainability lead. “As we age, we often become more set in our habits but there is immense value in learning from the younger generation. They see the world with fresh eyes, full of new ideas and boundless energy. Innovation thrives when we combine the wisdom of the older generation with the creativity of the young. By sharing experiences and knowledge with them, we create a legacy of learning that benefits us all.”
Photos (top to bottom):
- The CEO of AKES, Tanzania, staff and guests from TIE walking around campus and participated in hands-on workshops led by students.
- The CEO of AKES, Tanzania, staff and guests from TIE looking at KG students' artwork.
- The CEO of AKES, Tanzania with a secondary student.
- Students from the secondary school hosting the event.
