Paraguay, a landlocked South American country situated between Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil, actively working to develop its tourism sector, focusing on sustainable and authentic experiences, promoting its cultural and natural heritage, strengthening the quality of tourism services, and attracting major international international events, in an effort to bring tourism closer to the new generations, through Senatur, the National Secretariat of Tourism and MEC, the Ministry of Education and Science, developed and unveiled the educational program "Pequeños Turistas", little tourists.
This pilot programme is an initiative that seeks to involve 6th grade students in educational tourism activities to promote knowledge of the country's natural, cultural and historical heritage through a structured and organized set of learning activities designed to achieve specific educational goals and objectives.
The official launch was held at the Integration House of CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America and Caribbean, with the presence of CAF's southern regional manager, Jorge Srur, and representatives of key institutions such as the MEC, Senatur, Itaipu Binacional and on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, Angie Duarte, the General Director of Tourism Products of Senatur, Andrés Ortiz attended.
"Pequeños Turistas", has as its main objective to raise awareness among children about the importance of tourism as a tool for sustainable development, innovation and social cohesion.
The program with content, methods and resources used to facilitate learning includes tours of emblematic destinations in the departments of Central and Alto Paraná, combined with pedagogical activities that include the writing of stories inspired by the experiences lived during the visits.
In addition to students from selected schools, the initiative will also include the participation of children in foster care and adoption, reinforcing the inclusive and social approach of the project.
The pilot plan will be developed throughout the second half of the year. The visits are scheduled for the months of July and August, the elaboration of the stories between September and October, and a closing with an official presentation in November.
One of emotional moments of the event was the artistic participation of Leandro Espínola, a 12 - year - old actor, who performed a piece as an ambassador of the program.
It is worth noting that between 2016 and 2017, "Pequeños Turistas", programme already trained more than 3.500 students in 22 municipalities of the Alto Paraná.
This new stage marks a significant evolution in the program with the incorporation of the Ministry of Education and Science as a strategic partner, which will allow greater articulation with the educational system and expand the scope of the project.
With this new initiative, Paraguay is committed to training small ambassadors of national tourism, awaking in them a sense of belonging and pride of their country, a new generation prepared to enhance the attractiveness and rich national heritage while promoting a more aware and connected citizenry with their environment.
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