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Khoto, Pula, Nala!Peace, Rain, Prosperity! This national motto of Lesotho and greeting used by the Basotho is an appropriate way to welcome you to the Water in Africa website. It reflects the deep connection of water to all aspects of life in African countries, a concept Coverdell World Wise Schools has tried to capture in the resources and learning units featured on this site.Funded through a grant from the Department of Education, the Water in Africa project was realized over a two-year period by a team of Peace Corps Volunteers, Coverdell World Wise Schools (CWWS) classroom teachers, and WWS staff members. Inspired by an idea of one creative CWWS teacher, the project eventually expanded into a detailed design. The development and implementation of the design included the collection of resources from more than 90 Volunteers serving in African countries, the preparation of photos and stories, and the creation of standards-based learning units for K–12 students. World Wise Schools is the global education program of the Peace Corps, created especially to engage American students in inquiry about the world in order to promote peace through understanding and friendship. Lesson plans, "Destination" videos/study guides, classroom speakers, primary resources, and correspondence matches introduce authentic, real-world experiences into the classroom in ways unmatched by textbooks. For more information on the Coverdell World Wide Schools global education program, visit our website www.peacecorps.gov/wws.
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