Learning By Farming - LBF

Learning By Farming (LBF) is a program that empowers young students with eco-conscious values and practical agricultural skills. Through hands-on activities, it aims to raise awareness about climate change and foster sustainable practices in schools. 

 

The project problem statement : The lack of awareness among primary school students about the dangers of climate change and sustainable agricultural practices results in environmentally harmful behaviors and neglect of the planet's well-being.
 
The project's target group: The project targets 30 students of Yassin Ben Abdalah Primary School in Laayoune City, focusing on equipping them with environmental awareness and practical skills for sustainability.
The project proposed solution: The project will establish green zones within schools by contracting farms. These zones will serve as learning environments where students are taught sustainable agricultural practices such as planting, composting, and water conservation, fostering environmental stewardship and sustainable habits.
 
The hub activities for this project:
1. Educational workshops on climate change and sustainable practices.
2. Practical training in planting, composting, and maintaining green spaces.
3. Collaborative activities to foster teamwork and leadership skills.
4. Establishing and maintaining green zones at Yassin Ben Abdalah Primary School.
5. Regular monitoring and feedback collection to measure impact.
 
The project short and long-term goals/ Short-Term Goals:

• Create a green, healthy educational environment.


• Engage 30 students in hands-on sustainability activities.


• Plant 100 trees during the first phase. Long-Term Goals:


• Prepare leaders and changemakers to address food security and climate change challenges.


• Generalize the project to 5 primary schools by 2026 and 30 schools by 2027 in Laayoune City.


• Inspire sustainable practices and eco-conscious values within the broader community. What are the project's available metrics


• Greening 1 school in the first edition (Yassin Ben Abdalah Primary School).


• Impacting 30 students directly during the pilot phase.


• Planting 100 trees in the first edition.


• By 2027, making 30 schools green, impacting 1,000 students, and planting 5,000 trees.


• Achieving a 90% adoption rate of eco-friendly habits among participants, tracked through feedback forms.

LBF project collaborators:
1. Ministry of National Education.
2. Ministry of Agriculture.
3. Yassin Ben Abdalah Primary School.