Sea rescue programme hits the schools
Even competent swimmers can drown, so instead of teaching children to swim, they are taught how to be safe in and near water and how to rescue others
TARGETING child drowning prevention and creating awareness around water safety strategies since 2006, the National Sea Rescue’s Institute (NSRI) has reached more than two million children through its sea rescue programme in schools.
NSRI visits schools around the country teaching children about water safety, what to do in an emergency, and how to do basic hands-on CPR.
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There is a specific focus on children from poor communities where access to information is limited and the need is great.
Children in underprivileged communities are most at risk of drowning.
Even competent swimmers can drown, so instead of teaching children to swim, they are taught how to be safe in and near water and how to rescue others.
They also get hands-on practical experience of how to act in an emergency, who to call for help and what to do while they wait for help to arrive.
The lesson fits into a school period and the children are taught in their classroom where they are safe and in a frame of mind to learn.
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