Caravaca de la Cruz

From the 18th to the 21st of March, 2024

Respect for Migrants

On the first day of our week together we presented the project Respect for Diversity at the Culture House. After that, the Red Cross gave a talk on immigration and explained their work helping people who come to Spain trying to escape from war and persecution. We also had the testimony of a Colombian immigrant who explained the problems that her country is suffering and the necessity of forgiveness to rebuild a nation destroyed by war.

We are truly grateful to Murcia Red Cross for his collaboration and involvement in our project!

Respect other Cultures and Traditions

Students travelled together to Murcia and walked aroung the city during a fascinating guided tour to explore the different cultures which are immersed in the history of our region: Muslims and Catholics. They had a unique oppotunity to learn about diverse cultural backgrounds and deeply comprenhend their practices and customs and truly appreciate how culture shapes and influences the daily lives of individuals. This experience was intended to broaden our perspectives, break down stereotypes and encourage to embrace and celebrate the richness of cultural differences.

The Old Town

The Cathedral of Murcia

Town Hall Square

Heading to Romea Theater

Trapería Street

Cardenal Belluga Square

Pupils also visited Cartagena and learned that this city has been the scene of some of history's most incredible passages. Every corner, street and square of the city offered us great examples of its wonderful historical past. The city had its heyday during the Roman Empire when it was known as Carthage Nova (the New Carthage) and Carthage Spartaria, the capital of the province of Carthaginensis. This ancient civilization has left much of its unique artistic heritage in Spain, with several attractions in Cartagena such as the Roman Theater - the second largest in the Iberian Peninsula and perhaps the place that our students enjoyed the most.

Town Hall

Roman Theater

Roman Theather

Respect the Environment and Life below water

We also visited Maritime Rescue Coordination Center in Cartagena to learn about their invaluable work keeping our seas clean.

They control and monitor the sea using air surveillance ( aircrafts and helicopters), satellite surveillance and vessels to:

Spot oil spills from vessels and offshore facilities.
Spot spills from underwater installations.
Collect oil spills
Fine ships owners responsible for spills.
Collect and analyze samples from oil spills to determine the seriousness of the incident. This samples serve as evidence to prosecute possible offenders of illegal discharges and punish them.
Place fence-type containment barriers, oceanic and coastal barriers and skimmers to collect hydrocarbons.

Regarding rescue operations, they use vessels and helicopters for rescuing people at risk. Last year , they coordinated the search of 112 irregular vessels and rescued 880 people, including migrants escaping from war.

"Maritime Rescue + Red Cross: an alliance that saves lives and protect the planet "

"The commitment between Maritime Rescue and the Red Cross has lasted more than two decades. The collaboration between these organiztions accumulate many incredible stories that focus on the heroes and the heroines who navigate the seas and ditch for a happy ending to all stories, whether humanitarian or environmental".

It was a pleasure for all of us to live this wonderful opportunity. Thanks Maritime Rescue and Red Cross for your collaboration!

Our final goal

Students worked together to produce a news programme to bring messages of Respect and information about our project to a large audience and make an impact on our communities.

Thank you for watching!

ERASMUS NEWS.mp4

Our students

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