Where is My Home? .
Book launch at SM City event center in Bacolod
Dr. Marielle van Riel, a DED volunteer on ICZM launched her booklet, entitled “Where is My Home?” at SM City Event Center in Bacolod, Negros Occidental on 26 June 2009.
The booklet “Where is my home?” tells the story of Isis and Dada and encourages the reader to imagine the vivid world of the two fishes. It describes the wonders of life in the sea world that would help the reader realize the importance of protecting different marine ecosystems.
Mariëlle wrote “Where is My Home?” for the children in the Philippines, where she enjoyed working with as a marine biologist. The booklet is also published in Karay-a (local language of Antique) text for the people and children of Antique and its nearby areas.
Picture taking after the book launchFrom March 2007 until July 2009, Mariëlle has served as a development worker of COASTHAVEN Inc. through the German Development Service (DED). COASTHAVEN Inc. is working on coastal resource management towards improving the quality of life of fisher folks and promoting sustainable development in coastal communities.
Contact Persons: .
If you want to get further information on the booklet please contact:
Stefan Schukat
Coordinator - Integrated Coastal Zone Management DED
E-Mail: Stefan.Schukat@ded.de
Terence Dacles
Regional Coordinator for Region VI - Coastal Fisheries Resources Management GTZ
E-Mail: Terence.Dacles@gtz.de
