From Classroom to Fish Farm: DES Student Champions Aquaculture Innovation

 IB GLOBAL FUND Big news from DES!

We are thrilled to announce that Matthew Raftopoulos, one of our Middle School students, has been awarded a grant from the IB Global Youth Action Fund 2025 for his inspiring project: “We Teach Aquaculture”.

So, why aquaculture? As global seafood demand rises and our oceans face increasing pressure, Matthew and his team designed an educational program to promote sustainable aquaculture. They brought it directly into schools through workshops, expert-led sessions, and even a 360° video tour of a real fish farm (minus the wet shoes).

Their mission is to educate students, empower teachers and raise awareness about sustainable food systems!

We could not be prouder. Well done, Matthew!

Read more about the Global Youth Action Fund here:

https://www.ibo.org/news/news-about-the-ib/global-youth-action-fund/

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