Join For Water
Contact Person: Dr Kim Vercruysse
1. Defining and strengthening the role of Women River Ambassadors (WORIAs) for community-based adaptation to climate risks.
Together with Mountains of the Moon University, Join For Water has developed a model to enable women to engage actively in river restoration and climate adaptation. Join us to explore this topic further, and strengthen the collaboration between the WORIAs, their communities, local NGOs, and the university.
Applicable SDG(s):
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation
SDG 13: Climate Action
Countries and regions to which this topic applies: Uganda (Ntoroko, Kabarole, Kamwenge Districts)
2. Developing a transboundary waterfund to support nature conservation and water projects.
Join For Water supports a project around a transboundary river between Ecuador and Peru. One of the objectives is to develop and implement a binational water fund. Two local universities are involved. Join us to explore related research questions and address capacity building needs at both universities.
Applicable SDG(s):
SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for SDGs
Countries and regions to which this topic applies: Ecuador and Peru (Mayo-Chinchipe River basin)
3. Moving forwards on innovative WASH solutions: overcoming financial, ecological and social barriers
For decades, Join For Water and her partners in different countries support citizens and schools to build ecological sanitation solutions. Yet, many questions remain in terms of making these solutions financially and structurally viable, upscalable, and accessible for large group of people. Join us to explore these questions further!
Applicable SDG(s):
SDG 1: No poverty
SDG 3: Good health & well-being
SDG 6: Clean water & sanitation
Countries to which this topic applies: Uganda & Burundi