Youth

#WaterGeneration Bambey Meetup – Youth in action for water, peace & sustainable development

In collaboration with numerous partners (see below for the list of partners), we organised a #WaterGeneration Meetup in Bambey from 11-14 December 2018 and it was a success! The daily life of many Senegalese remains precarious because of water issues: lack of access to drinking water, pollution and waste accumulation increasing health risks, unsustainable use … Continue reading #WaterGeneration Bambey Meetup – Youth in action for water, peace & sustainable development

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#WATERGENERATION: A MANIFESTO FROM YOUTH AND CLUB OF STRASBOURG MEMBER CITIES ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE

From November 16 to 21, 2018, Solidarity Water Europe organized, in partnership with the city of Strasbourg and AMSED (migrations, solidarity and exchanges association for development), a #WaterGeneration meeting of young Europeans in the context of the Club of Strasbourg’s 16th Assembly, a European network connecting nearly 60 partner cities and of which Strasbourg plays … Continue reading #WATERGENERATION: A MANIFESTO FROM YOUTH AND CLUB OF STRASBOURG MEMBER CITIES ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE

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Promoting Youth Engagement in Water Governance through Youth-Led Research and Innovation

Youth engagement in water governance is essential for achieving water security and to successfully implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Giving credibility to knowledge and projects induced by youth will dramatically accelerate improvements for a more sustainable world. Unfortunately, there is still a lot to be done to concretely include youth in water governance and … Continue reading Promoting Youth Engagement in Water Governance through Youth-Led Research and Innovation

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#BluePeace event at University for peace

On Friday Sept 28, the World Youth Parliament for Water – Central Asia leaders, studying at University for peace (Costa Rica), held a #BluePeace event. The presentation and the workshop were both a success! They had around 40 participants (students from 30 countries) who’s ideas and enthusiasm was very inspiring! The Geneva Water Hub’s Symphony … Continue reading #BluePeace event at University for peace

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YWC Call for proposals!

Be Bold. Be Creative. Get Support. The International Secretariat for Water is pleased to announce a call for proposals for youth-led projects, through the Youth for Water and Climate #YWC Platform! Deadline to submit: 16 October 2018. This call for proposals has been designed to identify, encourage and support youth engagement related to water management and climate change … Continue reading YWC Call for proposals!

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Global Brief article on the Blue Peace movement

We believe in trans-borders, trans-sectors and trans-generational cooperation to find joint solutions to the challenges our world is facing. That is why we support the #BluePeace movement! We are thrilled to spread this approach around the world… and to mobilize, connect and support civil society, including #young water leaders, for #Water and #Peace. From the … Continue reading Global Brief article on the Blue Peace movement

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Stockholm World Water Week – an involved civil society

For a strong committment of civil society and youth at the Stockholm World Water Week From left to right: Hannane Sellali (ISW), Lindsey Adalco-Manning (WYPW), Sarah Dousse (ISW) and Biljana Rimcheska (YWCCEE) We co-convened these sessions: Youth for Water and Climate Day! Wednesday, August 29th | All day | Room: Young Professionals booth – MV1 Organized … Continue reading Stockholm World Water Week – an involved civil society

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