2018-04-10
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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2018-04-04
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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2018-04-03
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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2018-03-12
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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2018-03-08
The program and schedule is now out for the World Youth Parliament for Water’s General Assembly, coming up next week in Brasilia. From March 16 to 23, the World Youth Parliament for Water (WYPW) will unite more than 50 young water leaders from around the world in Brasilia for its fourth General Assembly. During a … Continue reading World Youth Parliament for Water March 16-23: Program announced
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2018-02-12
On February 13, 2018 in Tajikistan, we organized a #WaterGeneration Meetup–Dushanbe. This day-long event prepared Central Asia’s Young Water Champions for the regional pre-consultations for the 8th World Water Forum on February 14 and 15. With a day of workshops, talks and testimonials, the Meetup prepared Central Asian youth to be agents of change through concrete … Continue reading #WaterGeneration Meetup – Dushanbe
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2018-01-15
The International Secretariat for Water and the World Youth Parliament for Water invite all young people active in the water sector to apply to the 4th General Assembly of the World Youth Parliament for Water. The Parliament will be held during the World Water Forum, on the theme of Water and Peace. WHAT IS THE … Continue reading Call for participation: World Youth Parliament for Water General Assembly
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2018-01-10
Youth Voices → Policy Choices: Giving a boost to Eastern European youth thanks to Erasmus+ Young leaders will meet with policymakers to envision a future in water ahead of COP24 STRASBOURG, Jan. 15, 2018 – Solidarity Water Europe is proud to announce that a new international initiative pairing young water advocates with policymakers has … Continue reading SWE gives a boost to Eastern European youth thanks to Erasmus+
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2017-12-04
WaterGeneration Meetup – Ouagadougou came to a successful conclusion December 4. 35 youth came from across French-speaking Africa to Burkina Faso’s capital for four days of learning, mobilization and speaking out for water. As the final preparatory event of the year before the 8th World Water Forum next March, the ISW has now held meetup … Continue reading Wrap up: #WaterGeneration Meetup–Ouagadougou
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2017-12-01
The first full day of #WaterGeneration Meetup in Ouagadougou got off to an exciting start. Youth from 10 countries in French-speaking Africa have gathered in Burkina Faso’s capital to take action for water. “#WaterGeneration Meetup is coming, I’m ready to work,” tweeted Flamay Ahiafor, a Young Water Champion from Togo. The introduction set the scene … Continue reading #WaterGeneration Meetup Day 1
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