Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania is currently running a comprehensive national education programme for students, entitled FDVDR Summer School. The programme is free of charge and complements the school curriculum, is aimed at children and young people aged 8-16 and runs for seven themed weeks from 10 July to 27 August.
This week, children and young people had the opportunity to learn about UNESCO National Heritage. They also understood the significance and importance of these traditions for communities and explored cultural practices related to food, crafts and folk crafts.
Romania's Heritage in UNESCO is one of the country's most precious cultural and natural treasures. It is listed as a World Heritage Site and is particularly important for the preservation and promotion of historical, architectural and traditional values. Also, their international recognition within UNESCO enhances tourism potential and promotes knowledge and understanding of Romanian culture worldwide.
"The aim of the lesson is to stimulate learners' interest in the importance of preserving and protecting cultural and natural heritage and to raise awareness of cultural and historical diversity around the world.
The lesson begins with a brief introduction to UNESCO, the United Nations specialized agency for Education, Science and Culture, created in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation among countries in these fields, and its major objectives, which include universal access to quality education, protection of humanity's cultural and natural heritage, support for freedom of the press and expression, support for scientific research, technological development and innovation to solve global problems, and the promotion of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue to strengthen mutual understanding and respect among different peoples.
After this moment, aspects related to the notion of heritage and its various typologies (natural/cultural/immaterial) are discussed, followed by examples from Romania." says Codrin Tăut, expert in the Culture Commission of the UNESCO National Research Council and teacher in the FDVDR Summer School programme, UNESCO week.
Educating the younger generation about Romania's UNESCO Heritage is crucial for the preservation and appreciation of the country's cultural and natural heritage.
By knowing and understanding the value of these assets, young people develop a sense of belonging to their national history and identity. By learning about historical monuments, archaeological sites and authentic traditions, they become ambassadors of heritage, passing on this knowledge to future generations. Education in this field stimulates the spirit of conservation and protection of heritage, preventing the risk of irreparable loss of invaluable values for Romanian culture.„
A holiday with education, but also with fun
Thousands of children and young people from Romania and other countries, such as Canada, Belgium, France, Republic of Moldova, have enrolled in the FDVDR Summer School. The themes of the activities of the FDVDR Summer School, recommended by leading education specialists, cover different areas of interest to today's generation and will develop the skills and knowledge level of participants. We're talking about language courses, IT, photo editing, leadership, fun maths and physics, etc.
The themes for the coming weeks are equally educational, engaging and interactive
- 21-25 July - Financial Leadership and Education Week where children can learn about personal development, financial education and entrepreneurship.
- 24-28 July: UNESCO Week, for children aged 8-16 is National Heritage Week where children can learn about folk customs and traditions, traditional music and dance, arts and crafts.
- 31 July-4 August Reading and Communication Week where participants will learn about what fake news is, how to develop their public speaking and reading skills.
- 7-11 August is Fun Maths and Physics Week where children can take part in a super fun maths workshop, learn fun physics and discover the mysteries of logic and philosophy
- 14-18 August is Calligraphy and Creative Writing Week where children can learn about digital writing on a graphics tablet and tips & tricks for neat writing.
- 21-25 August is leadership and financial education week, where children can learn about personal development, financial education and entrepreneurship.
Education with trusted partners
Partenerii acestui program educațional sunt:
- ITLevel,
- Fischer International,
- WACOM,
- Newline,
- Directoratul Național de Securitate Cibernetică,
- Strigăt pentru Educație,
- Asociație pentru educație,
- Roxana Beșcucă,
- Instant Japanese,
- Cursuri Digitale ReCreation.
Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania supports lifelong learning by organising annual courses during the summer holidays as part of the programme The FDVDR Summer School. This program offers Romanian children from all over the world free access to the most comprehensive extra curricular education program in Romania.
Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania is a non-profit organization that for over 30 years has been developing and implementing educational projects that support, in the medium and long term, the development of Romania.
The mission of the Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania is to promote human and professional values in the technical, scientific, social, economic, educational, cultural and artistic fields.
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