Floating & Treading Water
Learn to stay calm, control your breathing and keep your head above water in a pool, pond or river.
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Initiative 01 / 09
Water Safety & Survival Swimming
Basic swimming, floating, treading water, safe entry and exit, self-rescue, open-water safety and drowning prevention awareness.
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Sub-programs
What this program includes
Safe Entry & Exit
Practical steps for getting into and out of water safely, including banks, boats and pool edges.
Self-Rescue Skills
What to do when you are tired, cramping or caught in a current, and how to call for help.
Be Part of the Movement
Help build a water-safe Bangladesh.
Become a volunteer, bring water safety education to your institution, support our programs or join the BOWS open-water community.