Giving Compass' Take:

• ‘Waterschool’ highlights the importance of water around the world connecting the environment, education, and female empowerment. 

• What is the role of film and other cultural objects in changing minds? 

• Learn about a clean water initiative empowering young women.  

Following its premiere at Sundance Film Festival, Swarovski presented compelling new film ‘Waterschool’ during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, followed by a panel discussion about empowering the next generation to conserve our world’s most precious resource.

This project embraces principles which lie at the foundation of our philanthropic legacy – environment, female empowerment and education.

‘Waterschool’ shines a light on one of the greatest issues facing mankind: safeguarding the continuing supply of fresh water. The documentary follows the experiences of several young female students who live along six of the world’s major rivers – the Amazon, Mississippi, Danube, Nile, Ganges and Yangtze – and celebrates the work of Swarovski Waterschool, a community investment program set up in 2000 that has reached almost half a million young people through 2,400 schools worldwide.

The result is a powerful call to arms – for teachers and educators as much as young people themselves. As the students discover how best to husband and protect water, so they pass on their insights to their peers, parents and grandparents.

Read the full article on Waterschool at CSR Wire.