Galapagos Conservation Through Education
“Opening Minds and Hearts for Galapagos” reflects our deeply-held belief that we can achieve conservation through education. People love what they know and protect what they love. We believe fostering a sense of love and respect through educational and outreach programs will create passionate defenders of the islands and motivate them to conserve this unique and precious ecosystem for future generations.
Nonprofit Programming Objectives for Galapagos Youth
Youth Education Initiative: Galapagos Infinito
Galapagos Infinito is Naveducano’s experiential education program that seeks to take all 12-year-old students from the Galapagos Islands to get to know their islands, enjoy the sea and strengthen their island culture through a deep connection with their environment. In this way will they become the guardians that the archipelago needs!
Watch the video of our first trip where 12 students from Isabela traveled to Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Plazas, Sombrero Chino, Bartolome, Puerto Egas, Rabida and North Seymour on a 4-day educational cruise.
They learned to swim, dive, snorkel, kayak and also about the most beautiful nature of the islands, their origin and everything we can do to take care of them.
learn.
Children are naturally inquisitive. We support and nurture our students’ curiosity through our innovative educational programs.
love.
Immersed in nature and free from distractions, it takes only a moment for our students to fall in love with Galapagos, but the impact will last for the rest of their lives.
protect.
Our students will protect what they love. Our alumni will one day lead Galapagos and we will be behind them, encouraging, supporting, and cheering their successes.
How You Can Help the Galapagos Islands
The Naveducation Foundation delivers educational programs for Galapagos. Your donations will make a lasting impact on our education programs, providing essential resources and opportunities to students in the Galapagos. With your support, we can supply classrooms with learning materials, fund scholarships, and create programs that foster conservation through education. Every contribution helps us reach more students. By investing in education, you are empowering the next generation to appreciate and care for the paradise where they live.
