Project focuses on implementation of renewable energy system

(MissionNewswire) The Salesian Agricultural School, located in Catemu, Chile, has won the “With You at Every Drop 2024” Competitive Fund from ESVAL, a Chilean utility company that provides water and wastewater services. The funding from the win will enable the Salesian Agricultural School to install a didactic photovoltaic panel, furthering the school’s environmental endeavors and education.

The Salesian Agricultural School’s project, selected from applications from more than 400 organizations, will focus on the implementation of a renewable energy system that will contribute to the reduction of the school’s environmental impact and also serve as an educational tool for students. The photovoltaic panel will showcase for students the importance and operation of clean energy.

Nataly Araya, rector of the school, expressed her gratitude to ESVAL for the opportunity. Araya said, “This project not only helps us to be more sustainable, but also enriches our students’ learning, preparing them to face the challenges of the future with an ecological and responsible perspective.”

The Salesian Agricultural School is committed to sustainable agricultural education in the region. This initiative, among others, will go a long way in providing students with an educational model that integrates theory with practice in caring for the environment.

Salesian missionaries provide education and social development programs for poor youth in Chile. Once finished with primary and secondary school, students can advance for higher education. Salesian technical schools cater to students who have dropped out of school and are seeking a second chance. In many programs, students complete their education while engaging in internships with local employers. This increases the students’ hands-on work experience and ability to gain livable wage employment after their studies are completed.

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