Karaganda schoolchildren participated in an international conference in the USA

Karaganda schoolchildren took part in the International conference on global economic and environmental issues International Emerging Leaders Conference, which was held at the Collegiate of Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Our delegation was represented by five people – four high school students from the "Murager" school Zhamilya Kozhakhmetova, Diana Chavoshi, Magdalena Lobas, Safina Shariyazdanova and the head Almagul Ispulayeva. In addition to Kazakhstanis, schoolchildren from Morocco, Italy, Mexico and Ghana came to the United States.

Each team presented a look at the environmental problem they face in their country. Then the students were divided into small international project groups considering one of the national environmental issues. Each team was engaged in developing a potential solution that could have a positive impact on the identified problem.

Then she presented her product to teachers and parents. They were asked to vote for the most innovative project, which, in their opinion, will have the greatest potential impact on environmental change, improve people's lives.

The conference participants also listened to the speeches of famous scientists and businessmen who shared ideas in the field of innovation, environmental and social entrepreneurship.

According to the organizers, one of the main aspects of the program of the international conference is communication and exchange of cultures. All the delegates lived in host families, met with elementary school, middle and high school students, talked about their native country, language, culture, favorite activities and their school.

– Taking part in such international conferences, communicating with their peers, children get an invaluable and unforgettable experience, find new friends and practice English. And now my students are planning to share new knowledge with their peers," Almagul Ispulayeva said.

The International Conference of New Leaders is considered the first program of its kind. It is held at Collegiate during the academic year and promotes cooperation between students around the world, teaches design thinking and instills skills that are highly valued by social entrepreneurs around the world.