Sabina Coyne Higgins

A Message from Sabina Coyne Higgins First Lady Ireland.

This Initiative holds so much promise and significance, not only in reconnecting children with the rich heritage of wool and craft that has been an integral part of Irish Culture for centuries, but also in addressing key global challenges such as climate change and sustainability.

The use of wool, as a natural, biodegradable and renewable resource, teaches us how traditional practices can play a key role in sustainable living.

By educating young people about wool and the sustainable use of resources in today's world, we are actively contributing to the global conversation on sustainability. These efforts align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our shared global blueprint for a more sustainable, peaceful and equitable future, particularly those Goals related to responsible consumption and production, climate action and quality education.

Through the work of Wool in School, children gain a unique opportunity to engage with these goals through hands-on practice of wool processing and knitting. In doing so, we are not only passing down the rich tradition, culture and traditions of wool craft, but we are also fostering a deeper connection between our young people and their role in shaping a more sustainable future, as we aim to ensure that the Sustainable Development Gaols become not just aspirations, but lived reality.

I look forward to supporting the invaluable work of Wool in School.