Celebrating Colégio Agostiniano Mendel: Guardians of the Earth in Action

At WorldEd Foundation, we are honored to spotlight one of our incredible partner schools in Brazil — Colégio Agostiniano Mendel — for their outstanding participation in the Guardians of the Earth global project.

As part of this international initiative, over 900 elementary students from across Africa, and South America joined forces to raise awareness about biodiversity through collaborative digital artwork. Colégio Agostiniano Mendel stood out not only in numbers but in the passion, creativity, and thoughtfulness shown by its students and educators.

Led by a dedicated team of educators and coordinators, the school engaged nearly 200 student pairs, who took on the challenge of representing Brazil’s diverse wildlife and natural landscapes. From the Amazon rainforest to the Pantanal wetlands, students captured Brazil’s ecological richness in imaginative, visually compelling ways.

Each artwork tells a story — a story of connection, culture, and care for the environment. These young artists weren’t just creating drawings; they were becoming ambassadors of sustainability, reflecting on the importance of preserving the unique ecosystems that make Brazil such a vital part of the global biodiversity puzzle.

This commitment aligns perfectly with Colégio Agostiniano Mendel’s mission:

"To contribute to education and assist in the development of the personality of children and adolescents, preparing them for life in conscious integration with reality. Here, students acquire a high cultural level and a solid human formation."

The Guardians of the Earth project offered students an opportunity to do just that—engage meaningfully with real-world challenges, develop a deeper awareness of their role in the global community, and grow as both learners and responsible citizens. Through this initiative, Mendel students demonstrated the very values their school strives to cultivate consciousness, cultural understanding, and human formation grounded in purpose and compassion.

Here are the highlights from the students' powerful contributions:

Meet the Team Behind the Impact

The success of this project at Colégio Agostiniano Mendel would not have been possible without the passionate leadership and collaborative spirit of the school's team. We extend our heartfelt thanks to:

Team Leader:

• Adriana Pires

English Coordinators:

• Fernando Sartori

• Cláudio Farias

English Teachers:

• Karina Moura

• Rosângela Valdes

• Silvia Drudi

• Caroline Eufrausino

We commend all the students, teachers, and coordinators at Mendel for embracing the mission of Guardians of the Earth. Your voices and visions are helping lead a global movement of young changemakers who care deeply about the planet.

Obrigado, Mendel!

Keywords: Guardians Of The Earth; Youth For The Planet; Brazilian Biodiversity; Global Education; Student Voices For Nature; Elementary Students; Global Project