Zanjero

 

 

 

Are you up for the Zanjero Water Challenge?

 

Do you have what it takes to be a Progressio Zanjero? Do you care about the environment?

Are you strong enough to make sure your family doesn’t waste water?

 

Take our water saving challenge and follow in the footsteps of the Zanjero water shepherds from the Wild West. The first 100 official Zanjeros will receive an official Zanjero t-shirt!

 

Download the Zanjero Water Challenge brochure.

 

Order your challenge pack by emailing zanjero@progressio.ie

 

The challenge is aimed at children between 7-11 and strives to raise awareness about water issues in Ireland and the developing world. This educational programme can be run in schools, youth or scouting groups and individually at home.

Here is a list of the groups that have already participated in the Zanjero Water Challenge.

 

Interested in using the Zanjero materials in your Irish class? We’re currently translating the brochures isteach na héireann.

 

 

 

Here is what you have to do to take part in the Zanjero Water Challenge:

 

    • Download and sign the pledge form to be an official member of the water challenge.
    • Get permission from your mam and dad.
    • Send the signed pledge form and permission letter to us (see bottom of page for address).
    • You will know receive your challenge pack with the materials and instructions on how to become a Zanjero.
    • What exactly is a Zanjero? Find out more.
    • Become a Zanjero for a week. Explain to your family and friends why the job is so important.
    • Follow the tips and tricks the Zanjeros have given us on how to save water.
    • After completing the challenge you will receive a personal certificate from the director of Progressio.
    • (Don’t forget to send us your challenge diary.)