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Tinka inspires the Friends to see the beauty in every leaf and listen to the sound of every raindrop, to appreciate the Earth's richness and the coolness of the breeze. You meet Tinka in the activity "Love for Earth" in module 1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/7adc2429-71ee-4cc6-b480-330a16795a58/Olly+w+color.png The 8 Friends Olly loves being outside, enjoying the sun, the grass, the trees, and even the rain. Every time Olly goes outside, there is something new and fun to discover. It can be a small or big adventure. You meet Olly in the activity "Nature Adventure" in module 2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/d83fa3cc-0cae-4d61-b3ae-726fb5761268/Danni+w+color.png The 8 Friends The 8 Friends are all about sharing, caring, and having a good time together. Danni thinks: "Isn't it wonderful how we're all different and special?" The 8 Friends like to learn about different songs, dances, and tasty treats from all around the world. You meet Danni in the activity "Cultural Connections Journey" in module 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/ff110959-d1b0-4857-b7a3-f86d2af750fb/Ginny+w+colour.png The 8 Friends Ginny has a special interest in economics. Ginny wonders: “What comes to mind when you hear the word economics?” This is a word that might sound big but is really about something we all experience - how things are made, sold, and bought in the world. You meet Ginny in the activity "Zero Waste" in module 4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/d6e1e9e9-59bf-48c7-a94f-96182e8c6811/Yara+w+colour.png The 8 Friends Yara loves exploring how everything on Earth is connected particularly something that's everywhere but also quite magical - water! Yara loves rivers, rain, and even the water we drink from our taps. Yara wants to help us understand the awesome water cycle and why we should use water carefully. It's an important part of our mysterious Earth! You meet Yara in the activity "Holistic Water Exploration" in module 5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/fd25a087-4da9-4a0f-b468-c2953ac3f538/Lumi+w+colour.png The 8 Friends Lumi is all about friendship, kindness, and being kind to the world. Just like Lumi is a good friend to those around, Lumi wants to be a good friend to the world, treating everyone kindly and taking care of Nature. You meet Lumi in the activity "Colourful World" in module 6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/e521bd13-78b2-4ff3-af88-20466901acfa/Petra+w+colour.png The 8 Friends Petra is our friend who values teamwork, collaborations, and partnerships above all. Now Petra wonders: “What do you think collaborating mean? “How do you feel working together and collaborating? Is it easy or challenging? If we find it difficult, how do we solve it?” You meet Petra in the activity "Global Friendship Quest" in module 7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/a22e4692-4f14-4762-8023-960882098097/Rumi+w+colour.png The 8 Friends Rumi often calls upon the 8 Friends to join together for projects. Be it a Nature adventure with Olly, a trade day at Ginny's shop, or a multicultural festival coordinated with Danni, Rumi inspires the Friends to contribute their unique skills and passions to every task. Just as the 8 Friends unite to create positive changes, Rumi wants you to realise that you can be the change you wish to see in the world. You meet Rumi in the activity "Nurturing our Handprints" in module 8, the very last module of the course Sustainability from the Start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/be7c55e7-c5e6-44fe-812f-68d45178c6c8/8FriendsWColour.jpg The 8 Friends https://www.edchild.com/course daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/25d56a2e-803f-4d33-801a-c41d0a39dc45/632d5a9ea947b113bd6bb524.png The Curriculum In module 1, the Children and you will tackle the very concept of Sustainable Development and develop a preliminary understanding of what sustainability means. One Australian girl came up with the following brilliant explanation: “It means saving the world for later!” This knowledge is then applied in explorative activities with Children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/3a6596a4-f98c-4a33-8cc5-7601e650ee7c/63369d4d8cfcd5003ecf8da5.png The Curriculum Module 2 deepens your knowledge in the environmental dimension of Sustainable Development. You will develop understanding and awareness of relationships in Nature, gain insights into Sustainable Development complexity, and recognise the consequences of human behaviour. This knowledge is then applied in explorative activities with Children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/dbb04db6-4ad2-49a2-a4b8-796c3ef137cb/634274a972fcb4004f2818af.png The Curriculum Module 3 aims at deepening your knowledge within the social dimension of Sustainable Development. You will develop understanding and insights into the interconnectedness of social issues, gaining a deeper appreciation of the complexity of Sustainable Development. This knowledge is then applied in explorative activities with Children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/6ba3d22d-5e4d-4727-84bc-c4a85dc4d78b/63427ddc72fcb4004f2818bf.png The Curriculum Module 4 deepens your knowledge of the economic dimension of Sustainable Development. You will develop understanding of economic issues and their impact on the environment and society, appreciate Sustainable Development complexity, and raise awareness of consumerism consequences on the planet and living species. This knowledge is then applied in explorative activities with Children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/3885dfbe-8ec0-407c-aa27-29d682f93629/6342804372fcb4004f2818c2.png The Curriculum In module 5, the Children and you will explore the significance of adopting a holistic and integrated approach in education and sustainability initiatives. This knowledge is then applied in explorative activities with Children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/647c1766-dedf-4310-acaf-af3b3d9df76c/6342818b72fcb4004f2818c7.png The Curriculum Module 6 emphasises building connections to the neighbourhood, and the global community. We highlight that effective sustainability efforts begin locally but may lead to global action. This knowledge is then applied in explorative activities with Children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/2224ebc5-f603-4d07-ae13-e449788bd8d3/634283d872fcb4004f2818ca.png The Curriculum In module 7, the Children and you will be encourage to networking beyond your local surroundings, reaching out to European and international partners to collaborate and share ideas with others. This knowledge is then applied in explorative activities with Children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/3be20e05-c1c4-4fcb-827a-0a61337388b1/634285db72fcb4004f2818cf.png The Curriculum Module 8 underscores the political dimension of Sustainable Development, stressing the need to empower individuals and communities to take action and foster change, underscoring the urgency of the next decade for halting global warming. This knowledge is applied in explorative activities with Children, and then you have completed this course! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/d3cccea2-948f-4587-aea3-28e92fd7ec14/4.png The Curriculum https://www.edchild.com/poster daily 0.75 2024-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/3f266abb-bea9-4934-8146-893b299ea572/Poster_EN.jpg https://www.edchild.com/diploma daily 0.75 2024-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/17a1f950-782c-4beb-9f3e-c82402b3eeea/1.jpg https://www.edchild.com/quiz daily 0.75 2024-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2282eb9839a498eab4b9f/cd9759e5-2201-463b-a6af-108fa8ed9509/ESD+Quiz.jpg https://www.edchild.com/integrity-policy daily 0.75 2026-03-30