CROATIAN AMBASSADOR TO THE U.S. DR. IVAN GRDESIC VISITED MARET SCHOOL

 

 

Washington DC, April 17 2002 – Croatian Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. Ivan Grdesic visited the prestigious  Maret school in Washington DC. Founded in 1911 by Swiss educator Louise Maret, the school has been included in a demining campaign that is going on in Republic of Croatia. Croatian Ambassador thus visited school and spoke before its students expressing his gratitude for their 2001 fundraising efforts that enabled special training for dog used in demining that have been sent to Croatia.

 

"Grdesic spoke about Croatia and especially about problems the country has with mines.

I use this opportunity to thank you, your parents and teachers for contributing to this noble cause and help Croatia get rid of mines", said Grdesic. "I know your school’s mission is to prepare students to be healthy, responsible, and informed adults who will play an active role in improving the world they will inherit. By helping Croatia each of you did exactly that", said Grdesic and continued: "A contribution such as yours, that celebrates life and supports peers in a far away, small country, comes from the heart".

 

During his stay at the school, Grdesic spoke with the Head of Maret school, Mrs. Marjo Talbott, former deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott’s sister and Mrs. Linda Cole, who was involved in this campaign.

 

Demining issues were introduced in the Croatian school curriculum in order to develop awareness of the problem among school population as well as to motivate children to participate in humanitarian efforts.