South African Youth Parliament for Water

Objective

1. Background

1.1 World Youth Parliament for Water
The World Youth Parliament for Water (WYPW) is a network of passionate young people from
over 80 countries. Members take action on water issues at all levels; from concrete actions in
local communities, to advocacy for youth leadership in the water sector at the United Nations
General Assembly. The WYPW responds to the interests of youth, working together to prioritise
water issues and create platforms for the expertise of youth to be recognised on these issues.
They support youth-led water projects and work to see that youth have a valued and respected
decision-making seat among senior water management officials.

1.2 South Africa Youth Parliament for Water
At the time of inception, the South African Chapter (RSAYPW) came from the basis of there not
being any Chapter in Southern Africa. Thus they operate to fulfil the mandate of the WYPW -
working with young leaders across borders to implement sustainable and practical solutions to
global water issues.

2. Vision
Make the South Africa Chapter of the World Youth Parliament for Water the premier water youth
network that promotes water sustainability initiatives.

3. Mission
To mobilise the youth to support South Africa in achieving SDG 6, in a sustainable, inclusive and
participatory manner.

4. Objectives

To formalise the South African Chapter and achieve our Vision and Mission, we have the following objectives:

• Form lasting partnerships with other water youth networks in
  South Africa.
• Form lasting partnerships with other World Youth Parliament for Water chapters across the globe, and especially in South Africa.
• Engage with partners and relevant stakeholders to be able to undertake our SDG6-related activities.
• Empower and inspire the next-generation of young water researchers and professionals in South Africa.
• Facilitate water-related engagements, promote public participation of the youth in the water sector and mobilise the youth, to support the implementation of SDG 6 in South Africa.