By Melissa Ninamango | Project Leader
At school 15018 in Piura, something extraordinary is taking root. Teacher Cinthya has transformed a simple idea into a powerful experience for her students: a hydroponic greenhouse where science, teamwork, and emotions flourish side by side.
Five classrooms are now part of this living laboratory. Here, students don’t just read about science—they live it. They plant, nurture, and harvest, learning how to grow food sustainably while also cultivating collaboration and resilience. Through their “Scientific Emotions Journal,” each child reflects on what they feel at every step of the process, turning each seedling into a lesson in both knowledge and self-awareness.
Parents have joined this adventure too, bringing their energy and support, while engineers from the University of Piura guide the technical aspects. What began as a school project has blossomed into a symbol of innovation and community.
Thanks to your continued support, children in Piura are discovering that science is not only about experiments in a book—it’s about building greener, brighter futures, together.
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