Through the Experiential Environmental Education for a Better Quality of Life in the Amazon program, Cristian leads educational workshops that engage up to 15,000 students and community members annually in efforts to protect and conserve the natural wealth of the Amazon. Through the project, a program of the Amazon Rescue Centre, children engage in green games, puppet shows, and volunteer activities. Learning is brought to life through exposure to the endangered Amazonian manatee. By creating memorable experiences for children, Cristian seeks to promote conservation as a lifelong experience that is rewarding — and fun. The program is supported, in part, through the sale of locally-produced souvenirs and crafts that promote greater awareness of the plight of the manatee. As a result of its efforts, already eight manatees have been released into the wild. In 2011, Cristian was honored with the Champions of Change Award by Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, a member of the YouthActionNet® Global Network.

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EDUCREA aims to create environmental awareness for conservation and management of natural resources in the Peruvian Amazon; through playful strategies and direct contact with nature we generate memorable experiences in children and adults, that will last for the rest of their lives.