E a tia te Water and Sanitation Engineering Department (WSED) man te Botaki ni mwakuri ibukin Mwakurian Karikirake ao Kateimatoaan Korakora (MISE) ni karaoa bukamaruan bongin te ran ke te World Water Day, ni kawarii Primary Schools tabeua ake a tia n rineaki man te Botaki n Reirei, n 28th bongin Maati, 2025 ma te boto n iango ae “Water preservation and security” ke “Kamanoan te ran n mooi ae itiaki ibukin maurira”.
Te MISE n ikotaki ma te Bootaki ni Mwakuri ibukin te Mauri ao Katoki Aoraki (MHMS), te Bootaki n Reirei (MOE), te Kiribati Institute of Technology (KIT), Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Live and Learn, Red Cross, ao UNICEF are a kaaina te tiim ibukin bukamaruaan bongin te ran ao n ikarekebai ni karaoi mwakuri ni kaitiaki nakon reirei aika te Rurubao Primary School iaon Bairiki, ao Abaunamou Primary School iaon Teaoraereke.
N rokoia kain te tiim aio n taian reirei ao a bon katauraoi bwaai ni mwakuri ibukin kaitiakan te roki, kaitiaki nanon aia roki ataein te reirei ao n rimwiiaki ma kamataku tabeua mai irouia ataein te reirei n aron kuuna ma kamatenano ake a aneneia ibukin bukamaruan kanoan bongin te ran, ao ai te katoki taka ke te refreshments.
Rabwata ake a anga aia buoka ibukin bongin te ran aio bon Nutiran (MFAT), UNICEF, Live and Learn, te Botaki n Reirei (MOE), Ministry of Health and Medical Services, ao Aileen Hardware.
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In celebration of World Water Day on March 28th, 2025, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE), through its Water and Sanitation Engineering Department, hosted an inspiring school visit aimed at raising awareness about water preservation and security. The theme for the event was “Water Preservation and Security” or “Kamanoan te ran n mooi ae itiaki ibukin maurira.”
The initiative brought together multiple stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Ministry of Education, Kiribati Institute of Technology, Development Partners, like, UNICEF; and non-governmental organizations such as Live and Learn, and Red Cross. Their collective effort demonstrated the importance of community collaboration in promoting sustainable water management practices
The school visit took place at two primary schools, Rurubao Primary School and Abaunamou Primary School. MISE and its partners distributed cleaning materials to the schools, followed by hands-on activities like cleaning toilets to emphasize hygiene and sanitation. Students also performed self-composed songs related to World Water Day, performing at their school maneaba. The event concluded with refreshments for all participants.
The event successfully highlighted the importance of water conservation and demonstrated the power of unity in addressing environmental challenges. It also served as an opportunity to educate young students about sustainable practices and the role they play in securing their future.
World Water Day 2025 in Kiribati was more than just a celebration, it was a reminder that preserving water resources requires collective responsibility and continuous effort. As Kiribati continues to face environmental challenges, community-driven initiatives like this play a crucial role in fostering long-term resilience and awareness.
This year’s World Water Day event was made possible thanks to the generous support of various donors, including New Zealand (MFAT), UNICEF, Live and Learn, the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), and Aileen Hardware.