Drowning is one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide, and children are among the most vulnerable. What makes this tragedy even more heartbreaking is that drowning can happen quickly, quietly, and in any body of water—from swimming pools to rivers, lakes, and oceans. The World Academy of Safety & Health Foundation Inc. believes the solution begins with education in schools.
Through our School Drowning Prevention Education Program, we bring lifesaving knowledge directly to children, families, and teachers, empowering entire communities to stay safe in and around water.
Why Schools Are the Key to Drowning Prevention
Children spend a significant amount of their early years in school, making it the perfect environment to teach them about water safety. Schools are not only a place for academic growth but also a vital platform for instilling habits and life skills that last a lifetime.
By integrating drowning prevention education into the classroom, schools can:
- Equip children with basic water safety knowledge.
- Teach students how to recognize drowning risks and unsafe behaviors.
- Prepare children to act safely in aquatic environments.
- Empower teachers and staff with awareness that could help prevent tragedies.
About the WASH Foundation’s School Program
The World Academy of Safety & Health Foundation School Drowning Prevention Education Program is designed to be age-appropriate, engaging, and impactful. Using interactive lessons, demonstrations, and safety activities, our program covers essential topics such as:
- Recognizing the signs of drowning.
- Understanding the dangers of pools, lakes, and oceans.
- Practicing safe behaviors around water.
- Knowing what to do in an emergency.
- Encouraging peer-to-peer safety and teamwork.
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This program is flexible, scalable, and adaptable to schools of all sizes and locations, ensuring no community is left behind.
Building Safer Communities Through Education
When children learn water safety in school, they carry that knowledge home to their families and communities. This ripple effect is powerful: parents become more aware, caregivers take safety more seriously, and local communities start prioritizing water safety.
The long-term impact is clear—education saves lives. By teaching prevention early, we can dramatically reduce drowning incidents worldwide.
How Schools Can Get Involved
The World Academy of Safety & Health Foundation partners with schools, teachers, and education leaders to bring our program into classrooms everywhere. Schools can:
👉 Integrate Our Curriculum – Add water safety lessons to existing health or physical education classes.
👉 Host a Safety Workshop – Invite WASH instructors to lead an interactive session.
👉 Engage Families – Provide parents and guardians with resources to support water safety at home.
👉 Empower Teachers – Offer training so educators feel confident teaching drowning prevention.
Join Us in Saving Lives
At the World Academy of Safety & Health Foundation, we believe every child has the right to be safe around water. By working together with schools, we can ensure that no child grows up without the knowledge and skills that could one day save their life—or the life of someone they love.
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