The "Plant Blindness Training" project, implemented in collaboration with the Koruncuk Foundation and Fiba Renewable Energy, aims to help girls connect with nature, recognize the biodiversity around them, and gain ecological awareness.
The Koruncuk Foundation, which supports the development of girls in all areas, has partnered with Fiba Renewable Energy, leveraging its technical expertise in biodiversity, environment, and climate, to launch a meaningful volunteer project. Based on the observation that children often fail to notice the plant and animal species around them in their daily lives, the "Plant Blindness Training" program has been ongoing since 2024.
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Hands-on Learning in the Field with Expert Volunteers
As part of the project, expert employees from Fiba Renewable Energy met with girls living in Koruncuk Villages in Bolluca, Istanbul and Urla, Izmir, run by the Koruncuk Foundation. The activities, conducted on a qualified volunteer basis, included interactive theoretical training sessions, bird watching, soil analysis, and plant observation workshops.
Thanks to these trainings, since 2024, 179 girls have had the opportunity to learn by directly observing and experiencing the ecosystem in their environment.
21 Plant Species Discovered, “Plant Catalog” Created
One of the most tangible and valuable outcomes of the project was the children's ability to transform their theoretical knowledge into creative products. Examining 21 different plant and animal species in the field, the girls prepared the "Bolluca Koruncukköy Plant Catalog" based on their own research and observations.
In addition, informative signs and name tags were placed on the plants in the Koruncukköy campus to ensure the lasting impact of the training. This supports children in constantly being aware of nature in their daily lives and in continuing their learning process.
Future Environmental Ambassadors: Plant Club Established
The girls, who wanted to turn their interest in nature and environmental sustainability into a lifestyle habit, voluntarily established the Plant Club within the scope of the project. In addition, the students, who participated in permaculture and ecological design workshops, also took an active role in the participatory design processes for the backyard of the Koruncukköy campus, guiding their dream green space project with their ideas.
Hand in Hand for a Sustainable Future
This volunteer project, which combines Koruncuk Foundation's child-focused development expertise with Fiba Renewable Energy's sustainability vision, provides a high-quality learning environment for girls while creating a strong volunteer model for Fiba Renewable Energy employees, allowing them to transform their expertise into social benefit. Both organizations will continue to support children with new projects that raise ecological awareness in the coming period.
Contact Information
To learn more about the work carried out within the scope of the project and potential collaborations, you can contact us via the email addresses and phone number below.
kaynak_gelistirme@koruncuk.org
0212 685 0383