Discussions

Your Name and Title:
Lonny Grafman, Educator

School or Organization Name:
Humboldt State University and The Appropedia Foundation

Co-Presenter Name(s):
N/A

Area of the World from Which You Will Present:
United States or Mexico (depending on which day)

Language in Which You Will Present:
English

Target Audience(s):
6th-20th Educators and students

Short Session Description (one line):
Rainwater catchment and Practivism - students and communities engaged with real projects and solutions.

Full Session Description (as long as you would like):
This session will described students and community members engaging to build better solutions through rainwater collection. Come hear how the brilliance and creativity of multi-generational and international partnerships bring about resilient community solutions. Together we will take examples from the US, Mexico, and Dominican Republic and explore how to implement this in your school, your community, or through international engagements. Also expect a lively discussion on why the desire to 'help' might not be the best reason to work internationally. 

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:
http://www.rainbook.org
http://www.appropedia.org