The Educational Division: Raising Awareness to Preserve
Since its creation in 2004, the association Te mana o te moana has been working to protect the Polynesian marine environment, with a particular focus on sea turtles. Convinced that education is a key driver for preserving ecosystems, the association has developed a dynamic and innovative educational division.
This division designs and implements educational programs tailored to school and extracurricular audiences, covering a wide range of topics such as sea turtles, coral reefs, marine mammals, and waste management. Using fun and interactive tools (board games, manuals, posters), it aims to spark curiosity in young people and actively engage them in protecting their environment.
By collaborating with schools, leisure centers, and local institutions, Te mana o te moana’s educational division helps shape a new generation that is aware of environmental challenges and ready to take action for a sustainable future.
Key Figures on Educational Initiatives
More than 150,000 children have been made aware of environmental issues.
Nearly 40 educational projects have been developed around various themes such as sea turtles, coral reefs, marine mammals, waste management, and environmental conservation.
Over 60 educational resources have been developed, such as board games, guides, posters, and a variety of pedagogical tools.
5 educational programs are currently offered to local schools and leisure centers.
More than 480 events have been organized to raise awareness among both children and the general public about the protection of the Polynesian marine environment.
Our Latest Educational Projects
PROJECT 2024: ATIRA'A IA TAHITI
The Atira'a ia Tahiti project aims to enable local associations and experts to share their knowledge, whether cultural, environmental, scientific, or social. 20 training days were organized and led by the associations and experts.
OBJECTIVES:
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Strengthen the skills of members and volunteers of Tahitian associations
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Unite the island’s associative network through knowledge sharing
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Raise awareness among the population of Tahiti about the importance of associative engagement and the missions carried out by associations
Through training days led by each association and open to members and volunteers of Tahitian associations, the project seeks to provide a unique opportunity to share knowledge and develop skills.
In total, 257 people have been trained, with 14 associations and 4 experts participating in this exchange of expertise.
PROJECT : MAI TO'U AROA'EI TO'U TAIROTO "DE MON QUARTIER AU LAGON"
The project Mai to'u aroa'ei to'u tairoto enabled young people from Faa'a, aged 6 to 18, to develop knowledge about the environment, marine biodiversity, and professions related to environmental protection through educational programs and immersion days within the association Te mana o te moana.
OBJECTIVE:
- Welcoming children aged 6 to 18 from priority neighborhoods through educational and pedagogical workshops to better understand the connection between the neighborhoods, the lagoon, and marine biodiversity during a ONE-DAY EVENT.
- AWARENESS CAMPAIGN and poster displays in high-traffic locations within the commune of Faa'a.
- COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN via media, press, and social networks.
In total, 5 organizations participated in the event, 153 young people were sensitized, along with 19 adults.
PROJECT : ITO MOANA
IMMERSIONS and EXCHANGES with EDT ENGIE aimed at strengthening knowledge about marine environmental protection within the company EDT ENGIE and the sports association EDT VA'A.
OBJECTIVE :
- WELCOME and IMMERSION of young members from EDT VA'A to introduce them to the daily life of the association and certain professions related to marine biodiversity protection.
- VISITS and EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES for the families of EDT ENGIE employees.
- IMMERSION of the Te mana o te moana teams within EDT VA'A for knowledge transfer on marine biodiversity.
22 young people from EDT VA'A were able to discover our association through a one-day immersion.
15 family members of EDT ENGIE employees visited our care center and learned about our missions.
8 members of our team benefited from an initiation to va'a (outrigger canoeing) provided by EDT VA'A.
Educational Tools
Te mana o te moana makes available to everyone the educational tools and learning materials created as part of its education and awareness activities in the RESOURCES section.
