Values Innovation Education

🌍 Global Impact Through Innovation: COLBIND

We’re excited to announce the COLBIND project, developed under the stewardship of the VIE Foundation, which proudly hosts this transformative initiative. Led by Colombian founders Juliana Saavedra in Cyprus and Juan Valencia in Albania, and supported by the Embassy of Colombia in Rome, COLBIND brings together Colombian talent to empower entrepreneurs, leaders, innovators, and those with a vision for change. The initiative fosters professional growth and innovation, aiming to drive collaboration and sustainable development by connecting the Colombian diaspora with local and global networks, creating opportunities for impactful change.

Are you a first, second, or third-generation Colombian leader eager to make a difference? COLBIND is in its early stages and seeks passionate individuals to test the platform and provide valuable feedback. Your input will shape the future of this network, building a stronger, more connected community. Be part of something transformative!

Learn more at https://theviefoundation.org/project/colbind/

We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of our two projects that ran simultaneously, dedicated to empowering primary school children from the Junior School and Falcon school, fostering eco-consciousness, conservation awareness, and entrepreneurial skills.

👏 We want to thank all the children who participated wholeheartedly utilizing their skills to raise awareness of conservation efforts in Cyprus. We also want to extend our gratitude and congratulate all the organizations, teachers, and all other individuals who helped empower these children or supported their cause.

🌟 DIBUJOTHIKI, for the initiative and technical expertise in bringing children's designs to life while honoring nature.
🌊 Enalia Physis Environmental Research Center, for sharing their great work about marine animal conservation, particularly the vulnerable Mediterranean Monk Seals.
🐍 ΕΡΠΕΤΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΣ ΣΥΝΔΕΣΜΟΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ, for sharing their great work in studying and safeguarding the endangered Cyprus snakes.
🌿 Cyprus Environment Foundation and Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd , for their sponsorship, enabling us to allocate resources to this cause.

🎧 We invite parents, teachers and all those open to discover how amazing and insightful children can be by purchasing products featuring their animal-inspired designs, also by listening and sharing their podcasts available on all major podcast platforms.

All links here : https://theviefoundation.org/project/endangered-animals/

The Junior & Senior School Cyprus Snakes Artistry 🎨 🐍

Discover the mesmerizing world of Cyprus snakes through the eyes of Junior School students! 🌿🔍 Their captivating hand-drawn sketches turned into beautiful designs by young artistic director of DIBUJOTHIKI.
Every purchase supports the conservation efforts of ΕΡΠΕΤΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΣ ΣΥΝΔΕΣΜΟΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ

Order here: https://dibujothiki.com/product-category/guest-artist/learn-about-snakes/?v=9025a1ae8c64&fbclid=IwAR1moEzCY45xIXC7dNXv5eFTK1b6A7820edSyIop0kFvpyiqPSXdS39lnrw
More about the project: https://theviefoundation.org/project/endangered-animals/

This project is made possible through funding from Cyprus Environment Foundation with the sponsorship of
Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd

In collaboration with the child-led concept store DIBUJOTHIKI , students of The Falcon School, Nicosia are diving into the second phase of the "Endangered Cyprus Animals" project 🧑‍🎨 They're busy crafting unique patterns inspired by the endangered Mediterranean monk seals 🦭

Stay tuned for the unveiling of their incredible creations!
Cyprus Environment Foundation

Last week we had an amazing start to the "Endangered Cyprus Animals" project's first phase at The Falcon School, Nicosia!

Representatives of Enalia Physis Environmental Research Center led an engaging presentation on Cyprus' endangered marine life. The kids were attentive and actively engaged in the discussion, soaking up knowledge about our precious underwater world 🐠🌊
Cyprus Environment Foundation

We're excited to continue our journey on “Endangered Cyprus Animals Project” with The Junior & Senior School primary students, in partnership with the child-led concept store 🦎🏷
In this phase, children explored entrepreneurship and circularity, expressing their creativity into sketches of endangered Cyprus snakes 🐍 🎨These sketches will soon transform into their very own unique products!

Stay tuned for the reveal of their imaginative creations! 🌿