April 18, 2018
Brazil had quite a number of experiences that touched our hearts as a parliament but the one that stood out the most was our visit to the indigenous community; The Sanctuary of the Shaman (Santuário dos Pajés). Nothing prepared us for this visit, leaving the sheltered world of the city centre, we arrived at an … Continue reading Guest blog: Young parliamentarian Khadija Stewart
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April 17, 2018
The International Secretariat for Water is looking for a part-time Office administrator/accountant for its office in Montreal. The selected candidate will assume responsibility for managing the finances and administration of the office. They will advise leadership in financial decision making, while participating in organizational development and human resources management. More info
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April 16, 2018
Young water leaders from around the world came together to mobilize for action in Brasilia during the World Water Forum. The World Youth Parliament for Water’s 4th General Assembly was the culmination of over a year of planning and organization for this global youth-led network, supported by the ISW. The participants came from over twenty … Continue reading World Youth Parliament for Water recap
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April 11, 2018
The Youth for Water and Climate platform officially launched on World Water Day in Brasilia. Developed by ISW, the Global Water Partnership and partners, the web platform connects young water leaders to technical and financial resources. On March 22, ISW Executive Director Sarah Dousse and GWP Steering Committee member Tracy Molefi official launched the platform … Continue reading Youth for Water and Climate platform launches at World Water Forum
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April 10, 2018
Arriving in Brasilia for the 8th World Water Forum, the intense heat and dry environment immediately brought the scarcity of water to mind. As a city that has long dealt with its own water problems, the Forum brought a sense of irony to mind but created a great opportunity to help resolve existing issues. Sponsored … Continue reading Guest blog: Alex Whitebrook at WYPW and the Forum
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April 9, 2018
Once again in 2018, Solidarity Water Europe celebrated World Water Day on March 22, meeting with the public in Strasbourg and mobilizing youth for the cause of water. On World Water Day 2018, we brought together three groups of youth: 20 Eco-Delegates from the Collège Albert-Camus in Soufflenheim A high school science class from Lycée … Continue reading Solidarity Water Europe celebrates World Water Day
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April 4, 2018
WORLD YOUTH PARLIAMENT FOR WATER ELECTS NEW BOARD Global network advocates for youth action on water MONTREAL, March 29, 2018–The World Youth Parliament for Water elected a new board of young water leaders in Brasilia last week. The board will advocate and act for water around the world, while mobilizing youth and supporting change. For … Continue reading World Youth Parliament for Water elects new board
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April 4, 2018
Last week in Strasbourg, Solidarity Water Europe kicked off the Mayor’s Platform on community water and sanitation management. From March 26 to 29, elected officials from Moldova and eastern France met for workshops, debates and visits to water installations. The Platform was developed as part of SWE’s water and sanitation infrastructure project in Moldova’s Nirnova … Continue reading Moldova: Mayors’ Platform on Community Water and Sanitation Management
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April 3, 2018
Six young water professionals from Central Asia made a big impact at the World Water Forum in Brasilia this March. For the first time, youth from each of the six Central Asian states were able to participate in Forum sessions. They were present at all the Blue Peace Talks, and the youth sessions ISW organized … Continue reading Central Asian youth make waves in Brasilia
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March 12, 2018
Come meet us at the World Water Forum in Brasilia and learn more about our flagship initiatives to defend the cause of water around the world. We’ll be convening, presenting at or participating in a variety of events from March 18-22. This tentative list is subject to change. Most events will take place at the … Continue reading The ISW at the World Water Forum
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