The Swim-n-Survive Maldives Training Program was first conducted for Addu and Fuvahmuvalah in February 2012. Twenty-four participants learned about
prevention, action and outreach. Participants took their training back to their
communities to develop new attitudes, behaviors and skills.
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| Fuvahmalah Grade 3 students practicing swim skills with their "Buddy" |
A second training was
conducted for Kaafu and Vaavu in April 2012. Twelve
island schools were represented. Some topics included, creating sustainable
efforts, volunteerism, surveying community viewpoints, teaching G1-3 Swim-n-Survive
skills, learning about site orientation and hazard removal, as well as what to do and what
not to do during water-related emergencies.
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| Kaafu participant practices throwing rope to swimmer in distress |
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