My future in one water drop.

<< Background >>We applied for the project “Our Future in One Water Drop” because we wanted to raise awareness among students about one of the most urgent global challenges – the protection and sustainable use of water resources. We noticed that young people often take access to clean water for granted and are not fully aware of the environmental, social, and economic consequences of water pollution and climate change. The project responded to the need for environmental education, the development of ecological responsibility, and active citizenship among students. It also aimed to strengthen cooperation between schools from different countries, giving participants the opportunity to exchange ideas, share good practices, and develop key competences such as communication in foreign languages, teamwork, and digital creativity. Through interdisciplinary activities combining science, art, and social engagement, we sought to inspire students to take action in their own communities and to understand that protecting water means protecting our common future. << Objectives >>By implementing the project “Our Future in One Water Drop”, we aimed to develop students’ environmental awareness and their sense of responsibility towards water-related challenges – one of the most vital resources for life on Earth. Our goal was to show young people that even small, everyday actions can make a real difference in protecting the environment and shaping the future of our planet. We also wanted to enhance key competences such as teamwork, foreign language communication, critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to learn independently. Through cooperation in an international environment, students learned to work across borders, appreciate cultural diversity, and respect others. The project was also designed to create opportunities for creative expression through artistic, literary, and scientific activities. We wanted participants not only to gain knowledge, but also to become ambassadors of change – inspiring others to take responsibility for the environment. << Implementation >>The project began with preparations in partner schools, student recruitment, and integration on the eTwinning platform. One of the first activities was a project logo contest. The project included three mobilities. The first in Poland in September 2024, where participants took part in presentations, chemistry and recycling workshops, recreational activities (pilates, kayaking), and educational trips . The second was held in Aversa, Italy, in November 2024. Participants visited local rivers and hydroelectric plants, attended scientific lectures, artistic workshops, and explored Italian culture and cuisine. The third mobility took place on Corfu, Greece, in April 2025. The program included visits to nature reserves, museums, an olive oil factory, castles, and lakes, as well as culinary workshops, traditional Greek dances, and meetings with local authorities. Between the mobilities, several complementary activities were carried out: in Poland the VIII Erasmus Run and European Week and Global Education Week, an Erasmus+ Infoday in Italy, weekly project meetings in Greece, teacher workshops in Italy, the 2025 World Water Day, and the “River Cleanup” initiative in Poland, all promoting the values of the project and Erasmus+. << Results >>The project “Our Future in One Water Drop” brought numerous tangible educational, social, and artistic results. Participants deepened their understanding of global water issues, the importance of water in human life, and the threats posed by its scarcity and pollution. Through project-based learning and various workshops, they developed research skills, critical thinking, and teamwork in an international environment. The project resulted in a variety of tangible and digital outputs, including presentations, posters, educational videos, articles, and artistic as well as literary works collected in the publication “World without Water.” Students also created a commemorative video summarizing all mobilities and organized educational workshops for younger children to promote water conservation and recycling. An equally important outcome was a lasting change in participants’ attitudes – greater environmental awareness, responsibility for the planet, openness to international cooperation, and willingness to act for the common good. The project also strengthened the school’s image as a modern, open, and internationally engaged educational institution.