Once upon a time, in the highest layers of the sky, there was a drop of water living among the clouds. Her name was Marina. Marina loved to observe the Earth and discover the colorful tapestry of life beneath. She and her friend Aqua were always talking about the beauty of the Earth. 

     One day, with great curiosity, Marina decided to go on a journey to see how humans affect the world. Marina's decision excited Aqua too. The two drops left the warm embrace of the clouds and set off for the adventurous surface of the Earth. Their first stop was a crystal clear lake at the top of a mountain. Here they met the lake's inhabitants, each of whom told a different story about the importance of water and its conservation.

Plevne Viyan - Plevne Secondary School - Lapseki / Çanakkale

         Şcoala Gimnazială Chiuieşti-Romania

As Marina and Aqua's Clean Water Action organization grew, so did their impact on communities around the world. They organized beach cleanups, water-saving workshops, and educational programs in schools. People began to recognize the importance of their mission and joined in their efforts. With each event and campaign, Marina and Aqua's message spread further, inspiring others to take action to protect water sources and ensure a sustainable future for all. Their journey became a symbol of hope and unity, showing that even the smallest drops could make a big difference when they came together for a common cause.

Şcoala Gimnazială "Avram Iancu", Dej-Romania

Mago-Gülçin- Mehmet ahmet Genc Secondary School-Balıkesir-Filiz İŞLEK

Marina and Aqua were giving a presentation about water usage in a school when they encountered an unexpected event. One of the students raised their hand during the discussion about preventing water waste. Marina and Aqua eagerly awaited to hear what the student had to say.

The student began to speak with a trembling voice: "My name is John, and what I want to tell you is that there is a serious issue of water waste in this school. The toilets are constantly leaking, and much of the water from the taps is being wasted. We've tried to bring this issue to the attention of the school administration many times, but nothing has been done. I can't take it anymore because seeing how water is wasted every day saddens me deeply. Please, tell us how you can help us!"

      Kayra BSS - Balıklıçeşme Secondary School -  Yasemin Altun

 Marina and Aqua promised the children that they would immediately take care of this issue and asked the school administration for details. They also set the Clean Water Organization in action and started to tackle the wastage in all other schools like this one.  While everything was going well, they could not solve the problem of a single faucet in the school. Marina decided to go into the faucet and see what is going on there. When she entered the faucet, she saw a water drop crying incessantly. She came closer and said, "Hey little one! What's wrong with you and why do you keep crying?" 

The little one said, "My name is Droppy Droppie, my whole family

has gone down this faucet because people won't turn it off but 

I can't go because I'm a little drop of water and I'm scared." Marina got it.  As long as Droppie kept crying, there would be water here running. 

Droopy Doppie ağlamamalısın, ailen seni bekliyor. Marina, "Şimdi cesaretinizi toplayın ve ağlamayı bırakın. Aşağı inmeye hazırlanın. Aşağı inerseniz ailenize kavuşursunuz ve su boşuna akmaz" dedi.

Droppy artık daha cesurdu. Tamam o zaman Marina, sen üçe kadar say, ben de hazırlanayım. Marina sayımı kaybetti. 1...2...3...

Almina Ydb-Yahyalar Durali Bezci Secondary School-Melike Gözde KOÇAK

While Marina and Aqua waited for Droppy to gather courage, all the students held their breath. It seemed as if the entire classroom had fallen silent to support the little water drop in its brave endeavor.

Marina finished counting, and Droppy took a deep breath, determined 

to face his fear. "I'm ready!" he said bravely, and then decisively descended down the faucet. As he descended, there was a quiet, almost imperceptible sound of droplets coming together into one during his journey.

After Droppy disappeared down the faucet, Marina and Aqua eagerly

awaited the moment of reunion. Then they heard a joyful cry and saw

Droppy happily playing with his family

 in the crystal-clear water of the lake below.

All the students applauded together, 

feeling deep joy for the successful 

resolution of the faucet problem. 

Marina and Aqua decided to continue 

their mission of water conservation, 

knowing that every drop, no matter 

how small, could make a big difference 

when united for a common goal.

Milica Jovanović, Elementary school "Ujedinjene nacije", Serbia (Biljana Gradojević)

After successfully solving the problem at school, 

Marina and Aqua, sailing across the oceans, noticed an 

unusual condition of a coral reef. It was significantly bleached and appeared weakened. Deeply concerned, Marina and Aqua approached 

the coral to find out what was wrong. Corals have always 

been an important part of the marine ecosystem, but this 

one seemed to be suffering. They learned from other marine 

creatures that the corals in this part of the ocean had begun to

bleach due to increased water temperatures and pollution.

Determined to help, Marina and Aqua organized 

a meeting with local marine residents to discuss measures for coral protection. Together, they developed a plan for cleaning and protecting the coral reef, including raising awareness about the importance of preserving marine ecosystems and reducing pollution.

Soon, they gathered a group of volunteers and embarked on a cleaning mission. They removed waste and harmful substances from the coral's surroundings, providing better conditions for its recovery. During the process, they got acquainted with different species of marine creatures that had gathered to help them, realizing how important it is for everyone to work together to protect water and preserve marine life.

Dunja Đ, Elementary school "Ujedinjene nacije", Serbia (Marija Golubović)

Iva Đ, Elementary school "Ujedinjene nacije", Serbia (Vesna Ignjatović)

Marina and Aqua continued their ocean voyages. They noticed how marine fauna and flora were struggling with increasing plastic pollution. Plastic waste, ranging from plastic bags to microplastics, has significantly threatened the marine ecosystem and the animals living within it. Determined to address this issue, Marina and Aqua teamed up with local communities and environmental protection organizations. They organized shoreline and underwater cleaning actions, removing large amounts of waste from the waters. They conducted educational programs on the harmful effects of plastic on marine life and encouraged people to use alternative materials that are environmentally friendly. Many communities began to rethink their 

plastic consumption habits and transition 

to more sustainable alternatives. Marina 

and Aqua, step by step, raised awareness 

of the importance of preserving water and 

nature, showing that everyone can 

contribute to environmental protection.