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What's up - 4GEON events & news

A new Virtual Course "Introduction to Geosciences"
4GEON Club in Colca and Andagua Volcanoes Geopark is Growing
World Wetlands Day
4GEON at EU-Bhutan Business Forum, Prague

Breaking News - Call for Action

Engaruka Juu Primary is a 4GEON-affiliated public school serving mainly poor indigenous pupils from the wider Engaruka area in Tanzania. Lack of funding has long created challenging conditions: too few teachers for classes of over 100 students, shortages of teaching materials, and infrastructure struggles. Yet, despite these challenges, as the 4GEON team witnessed in 2024, the school has remained a lifeline for the community—educating, inspiring, and nurturing talent. Sadly, on March 9, 2026, flooding damaged the school, forcing its closure for at least a week—or longer. Beyond the damaged infrastructure, pupils lost essential belongings which families must now replace out of pocket. You can help to make a difference! The pupils urgently need at least 1,000 new textbooks (~ 20 CZK / $1 each), mattresses (~ 400 CZK / $19 each), school trunks (~ 300 CZK / $14 each). Donations are greatly appreciated via our officialy registered transparent account. For tax-deductible donation confirmations, email us at donation.4geon@o-it.info. Thank you for extending a hand to these resilient students!

account number: 2502528576/2010 (FIO Bank)
IBAN: CZ66 2010 0000 0025 0252 8576
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Four Continents Connected through Playful Geoeducation

The local and indigenous communities of involved geoparks, which are facing growing pressure on the exploitation of their land including local geoheritage, are gradually implementing and evaluating novel concepts of playful geoeducation. The general public is being involved through a user-friendly geoportal which explains, how geology relates to the life of local people – accurately, enjoyably and in their own tongues. Special care is given to youths, the future of the society, especially in the fragile indigenous communities. Playful courses combining digital and outdoor activities (geobus excursions, trails augmented with QR codes, etc.) let youths understand and cherish stones, rocks and wildlife around them, connect with their traditions and heritage, creatively and accurately identify risks and challenges their environment is facing and propose meaningful solutions. From the midst of the course participants, geoambassadors are to be selected each year who will, together with geopark experts and representatives, convene at a global geo-get-together. There they will discuss their findings, views, and plans with fellows from around the world. Scientific evaluation and case studies published in scientific journals will raise awareness of the proposed concepts also within the professional community. The project is partly funded from UNESCO International Geoscience Programme, complemented by a sponsorship programme for meaningful development micro projects in target geoparks through a transparent bank account.