Clean the World and Las Vegas Sands Partner with Conservation International Singapore to Develop Virtual Learning Series

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean the World Foundation, a leader in global health dedicated to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and global sustainability, in partnership with Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS), has selected Conservation International Singapore as a 2021 recipient for the Drop By Drop Project. The Drop by Drop Project, a collaboration between the Clean the World Foundation and Sands, reinvests capital from Sands' water stewardship savings into innovative projects supporting local water champions in its local regions.

With the award provided by the Drop by Drop Program, Conservation International Singapore will develop a five-part Ocean Conservation Series featuring educational videos, activities, educator guides, and quizzes to raise awareness and interest in ocean conservation issues. These resources will support educators and students ages 7-14 with locally relevant case studies and regional examples to explore lessons and discussions on global ocean issues such as biodiversity, fisheries, protected areas and conservation technology. The series will support educators and parents in raising awareness of the importance of protecting oceans and nature, with ideas for action beginning at home. In addition, the series aims to inspire and empower future generations of Singaporeans to develop an appreciation of marine environments and take action for nature.

"The ocean is the origin and engine of all life on this planet," said Richard Jeo, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Conservation International Asia-Pacific Field Division. "This virtual learning series will highlight the importance of protecting the ocean for human well-being, using examples of Conservation International's projects in the region, making it relevant to the Singapore audience. We are honored to be the recipient of this year's Drop by Drop Project grant and to partner with Sands and Clean the World Foundation in bringing this important topic to a wider audience."

Development of the Ocean Conservation Series is underway and is focusing on producing high-quality content about ocean education to augment current school curricula. Conservation International Singapore has determined a set of topics for the series through research and consulting with internal experts. Each episode's content has been created to provide key learning outcomes about topics, building on knowledge gained through school curriculum. Episodes highlight the shared responsibility for protecting the ocean and feature opportunities to delve into deeper learning.

"The work of Conservation International Singapore to increase ocean awareness and engagement among young children will have impact for generations to come," said Katarina Tesarova, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Sands. "At a time when in-person activities are limited, this virtual learning series provides a great opportunity to engage students on climate change and ocean health."

Conservation International has been selected for the grant based on the project's alignment with the principal priorities of the Drop by Drop Project that include reinvigorating ecosystems by safeguarding and restoring aquatic ecosystems; leveraging technologies to create innovation and water efficiency solutions; increasing resiliency by strengthening community responses to floods, droughts, and water risks; and engaging communities on the vital importance of water.

"What elevated Conservation International Singapore in our selection process was the organization's comprehensive approach to conservation," said Shawn Seipler, Chairman of the Board, Clean the World Foundation. "In addition, their use of innovative technology learning tools provides an effective approach to accomplishing student engagement and awareness goals. We saw the organization's great potential to make lasting impact on ocean protection and climate health by aiming to create young champions."

For more information on The Drop by Drop Project, please visit: https://www.cleantheworldfoundation.org/dropbydrop.

About Clean the World
Clean the World Foundation is an international development and global health nonprofit operating hygiene-focused emergency relief initiatives, and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) education programs, targeting vulnerable communities in the United States and around the world. Clean the World Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit sector of Clean the World's social enterprise responsible for all soap and hygiene kit distribution both domestically and globally as part of many of its comprehensive WASH programs. Clean the World Foundation engages volunteers, donors, and other outcome-focused organizations around the world to provide hygiene supplies and education curriculum to support its global health programs. Since 2009, Clean the World Foundation has served over 10 million individuals through its global WASH programs. A copy of the official registration and financial information for Clean the World Foundation may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by visiting https://www.fdacs.gov/ConsumerServices. For more information, visit us online: https://www.cleantheworldfoundation.org.

About Sands (NYSE: LVS)
Las Vegas Sands is the world's preeminent developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts. We deliver unrivaled economic benefits to the communities in which we operate. Sands created the meetings, incentives, convention and exhibition (MICE)-based Integrated Resort. Our industry-leading Integrated Resorts provide substantial contributions to our host communities including growth in leisure and business tourism, sustained job creation and ongoing financial opportunities for local small and medium-sized businesses. Our properties include The Venetian Resort and Sands Expo in Las Vegas, the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd., we have developed the largest portfolio of properties on the Cotai Strip in Macao, including The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The Londoner Macao and The Parisian Macao, as well as the Sands Macao on the Macao Peninsula. Sands is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen, anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and planet. We deliver a great working environment for our team members worldwide, drive social impact through the Sands Cares community engagement and charitable giving program and lead in environmental performance through the award-winning Sands ECO360 global sustainability program. To learn more, please visit http://www.sands.com.

About Conservation International Singapore
Conservation International Singapore envisions a vibrant, resilient and sustainable city for generations to come and aims to empower the community to protect nature through individual and collective action. Our country program is focused on community engagement and education, capacity building through student and professional internships, exploring and supporting innovative solutions for conservation science and research, and driving collaborations to support our institutional strategy across all sectors. Conservation International Singapore Conservation Trust (CSCT) is an organization approved by the Commissioner of Charities bearing Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status.

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