From Vision to Reality: Bolivia Scouts in Renewable Energy Education

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In a groundbreaking initiative to promote renewable energy education and contribute to the efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Asociación de Scouts de Bolivia has successfully established the Center for Education in Renewable Energies (REEC) at the "Germán Rocha Maldonado" Scout Camp in Arani, Cochabamba. This project, which aims to provide both Scouts and potential Scouts with comprehensive knowledge about the significance of renewable energy, was made possible through a crowdfunding campaign on the Scout Donation Platform.
Scouts Bolivia in a workshop
World Scout Bureau
The second phase of this initiative commenced in October 2023 and concluded in January 2024, spanning 42 days of dedicated effort by a team of volunteers. Inspired by the need for a space where people could learn about renewable energies, the project focused on three pivotal activities:
 
  • Implementation of Renewable Energies in the School Field: The project team installed various renewable energy systems, including solar water pumps, solar panels, wind generators, and a solar water heater, showcasing their effectiveness in reducing electricity consumption.
 
  • National Scout workshops: Annual workshops were designed and implemented with representatives from all districts, enabling the consolidation of knowledge and empowering participants to conduct similar workshops in their respective districts.
 
  • Workshops to Educational Units: Leveraging the experiences gained from the initial workshops, interactive and didactic courses were designed and offered to Scout groups, units, and schools, promoting hands-on learning about renewable energies at the REEC.
Scouts using solar panels
World Scout Bureau

Speaking about the success of the project, the team expressed gratitude to the global community of donors who supported the endeavor through the Scout Donation Platform. 
"Our renewable energy training center is becoming a reality, inching us closer to establishing our school field as a reference in renewable energy education, thanks to you. Your interest and support have marked a difference in our community."
Germán Rocha
Asociación de Scouts de Bolivia

The project impacted over 900 people, and also laid the groundwork for a sustainable future by fostering understanding and appreciation of renewable energies among Bolivian youth and the wider community.
Scouts in a workshop
World Scout Bureau
The establishment of the Center for Education in Renewable Energies marks a significant milestone in Bolivia's journey towards sustainability. With the support of the Scout Donation Platform, the Scouts of Bolivia have set a precedent for collaborative efforts to drive positive change and empower communities through education.
 
For more information on how you can support similar initiatives or to explore funding opportunities, visit the Scout Donation Platform today.
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