5th General Assembly – Participants ENG

Carolina, the current World Youth Parliament for Water president, holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. She is currently a Sr. Product Management Analyst. "Water can unite us all but we just need to work together to make it happen!''

Danielle is the vice-president of the World Youth Parliament for Water. She took part as a delegate at the prestigious United Nations simulation at the United Nations headquarters in 2019. ''We would like to be included in the creation of a water secure world.''

Adelin holds a bachelor's degree in Environment and Spatial Planning. He is the President of Haitian Youth Parliament for Water and Sanitation. ''I want to get involved in the water sector in order to come up with innovative solutions.''

Claudia studied business administration and did a master's degree in strategies and technologies for development. She currently works as a consultant in the WASH sector." To continue developing, we must put water back in it's place, that is, at the center''.

Gabriel is a political science student. He has a passion for communication technologies and currently works as a manager in marketing and advertising. ''We are the new world because we have the ideas that will build the future world".

Viviana is an environmental engineer with a diploma in environmental law. She holds a master degree in Urban Water and Sanitation. ''I have the energy, the willingness and the knowledge to contribute throught the water sector to make people lives quality better''.

Patrick is an engineer who researched the cascading effects of wildfires, including deteriorated water quality. "Climate change impacts wildfires impact water impacts communities’’.

Eder is a Commercial Analyst at Water and Sewerage Services of Monterrey in Mexico. "I deeply believe that public innovation based on a collaborative approach can lead us to create a better future.''

Pamela is an activist who is deeply interested in social networking, climate change and leadership. "Having acces to water is one of the real needs of every human.’’

Shinji has a master in development studies. They worked with water and sanitation with grassroots communities, at the national congress, and at international organisations. ''Water rights are a matter of life and death.''

Geisel is an environmental engineer and social entrepreneur. She is the regional coordinator of the Central American Youth Network for Water. She works as a Project Officer at the UNESCO Office in San José. ''I drink water every day, I grew up in a river, I breathe sea, lakes and mountains.''

Marie-Anne holds a degree in plant agronomy. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in agroforestry. She is currently working on a project for the Somone Marine Protected Area in Senegal. ''Everyone must be involved in the whole process of decision making related to water resources.''

Jin is involved in advocacy for action on climate change and other environmental issues. He was also involved in many international and local conferences. "I want to solve the water problem in the Asian Pacific region through youth.''

Ahmed holds a master's degree in Agriculture Biotechnology. He was the Blue Peace group facilitator in the World Youth for Water Parliament for two years. ''Water is a vital asset for the people to survive and it should be sustainably used.''

Roba Aldaour is an environmental engineer. She has been nominated to lead the Hygiene Promotion working group under the WASH cluster. "The water issues is very complicated and need a miracle to be solved, but the magical stick and hope are existing in the youth brains."

Mohamad is a Civil and Environmental Engineer, and an Environmental and Water Resources Engineering PhD candidate at the American University of Beirut. "I am passionate about water and always eager for change.''

Anisa is a passionate environmental activist in waste management and climate action. She holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Economics. "Water is the driving force of all the living creatures, and I want to be a driving force to protect this scarce resource.''

Tharika is a civil engineer working in the fields of Wastewater Management, Transboundary Water Issues, Nature based solutions and Climate Change.'' I am a leader and an enthusiastic, energetic and empowering individual working for a better tomorrow.''

Umidkhon holds a double master's degree in Environmental Science. He is currently working as an assistant professor. "I would like to be one of the best water experts towards implementing sustainable water management in my country."

Bella has a bachelor’s degree in Ecology. She is the national coordinator of the Central Asia Youth for Water in Kazakhstan. She is a hiking enthusiast. ''It is important to form environmental awareness in the younger and older generations.''

Meerim holds a bachelor's degree in Ecology and Nature Resouces Management. She is currently a master student in Integrated Water Resources Management. ''Young people will design their own future in this world.''

"I like to consider myself as someone curious and highly motivated. I aspire to create a positive impact and contribute to a global community of like-minded people. The prospect of gaining new experiences fills me with joy''.

Lyazzat graduated with a double master's degree in Natural Resources Management. Currently, she works as a consultant for the International Secretariat for Water. "I wish to be the change I want to see around.''

Nekbakht is a lawyer and is currently working at the International Water Secretariat in Tajikistan as a project assistant. ‘’It is very interesting and important for me to participate in the forum and listen to the opinions of others.’’

Samar is a keen advocate for climate change education and youth engagement, aspiring to lead the region of Central Asia to the track of sustainable development and social prosperity. ''I strongly believe in empowerment of young people from all the corners of our countries''

Temur holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Heat engineering and heat power engineering. He is currently working as a design engineer.

Sara Dia is a MBA project lead for the Water Innovation Lab (WIL) programs. She has over seven years of experience in surface water quality monitoring, analysis and treatment as a researcher and a consultant. She is the current vice president for the Lebanon Youth Parliament for Water (LYPW).

Mendy is an Environmental Scientist. Her work involves finding sustainable water and sanitation solutions for less developed and low-income countries and communities. "It is up to us to ensure sustainability practices are in place, for a healthier planet for all".

Perpetue is currently a doctoral student in public communication. She is also President of the NGO ‘’Un Samedi au Village’’ which act on issues related to sustainable development in Benin. "Water is life, youth is the future.''

Kwabena is a researcher. He has been involved in various youth-led and youth-centred programs to develop sustainable solutions in WASH and climate resilience."I am proud to be an actor in the preservation of our world.''

Mike Ndjondjo is a member of several advocacy platforms. He is also going to be the President of the National Parliament for Youth and Water or the Democratic Republic of Congo. ''Water access issues is a burden for the world and I am determined to work to contribute to the root cause of this problem through concrete actions.''

Eigan is a student in her final year in civil and environmental engineering. "Poverty is the root of suffering, and water sector have the chance to end it ."

Adil is a coastal engineer passionate about the coast and landscape management. He is also a PhD student at National school of applied sciences at Morocco. He is the African focal point of the World Youth Parliament for Water and is also engaged in other water activist networks. "Lets move, the sea rising in silence".

Loay was recently recognized by UN Youth Envoy as one of the 17 SDGs Young Leaders for his demonstrated achievements and impact to sustainable development. "Water is nature's life vein, preserving it is our responsibility to ensure that our Earth thrives."

Awe works with communities to address social development issues through behavior change with special focus in WASH, gender equity and non-discrimination. "I want to maximize my time to save lives by doing all I can."

Raymond is a doctoral student in geographic sciences . He holds a double master's degree in Ecosystems and Environment, and Structures and Spatial Dynamics. "I am an eternal optimist for the safeguarding of the water resource."

Daniel Koto holds a professional degree in Hydrology and Water Resources Management. "It is crucial to involve youth in water issues to allow them to learn, use their skills, and share their ideas.’’

Fleur is a sanitary engineer. She works in the hygiene and sanitation department of the Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Access to Healthcare of Togo. "I want to carry the voice of young people and especially, young girls."

René is an engineer in environmental management and a consultant in environmental and social safeguards. He is the founder and current president of the National Parliament of Burkinabe Youth for Water and co-founder and Executive Director of the Sahel Youth Climate Network.

Yosr is a program assistant on climate, security and development at CCCPA where she focus on climate-related security and development risks including water security. She holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science. "Water could make or break our generation's shot at world peace."

Harriette is a PhD student in Hydrology at the Institute for Water Research. "I am looking forward to expand my knowledge and experience, learn new things and also explore the numerous possibilities this forum has to offer. Being an advocate for sustainable use, management and conservation is my career goal."

Sara is a Ph.D holder, with an engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering. She had discovered an innovativeand pattented way to increase the low production of solar distillation systems (solar still). ''Thanks to my field of research and my passion for water, I created a startup called Rais'Eau with the aim of saving water.''

Serge is the national chair of the Young Water and sanitation Professionals of the DRC. He is very involved in actions and project to inform and educate the public on issues related to the preservation of water resources, sanitation and climate change. ''Water is health, agriculture, climate, economy, peace, environment and energy.''

Emmanuel promotes sustainable freshwater management practices in underserved Tanzanian communities. He started Huru Initiatives to equip underserved communities on sustainable freshwater management and conservation practices. ''I am eager to champion water resource conservation for the globe's sustainable future.''

Bendjedid Rachad is a telecom engineer. He is a climate ambassador and strives to implement more initiatives to build capacity and help mobilise all stakeholders to inspire climate action. ‘’ Water control is a very important factor in the adaptation of populations to climate change.’’

Sinafekesh is an early career resercher , junior Integrated Water Resource Manager and Civil Engineer. She is currently a Ph.D. research fellow at Politecnico Di Milano in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering under the NEWAVE project. Her main research focus is Water scarity and migration in East Africa. ''Water is life and no one should be left behind to have full access."

Fatima is a PhD student in Geography specialising in Ecosystems and Environment. She is a a scientific assistant of a research programme called "Gouvernance des Territoires de l'Eau". She is also a member of the AJPEAS and of the International Students' Network for Climate (uniC).

Awa is an engineer in water and sanitation. She is a member of the Association Young Water and Sanitation Professionals in Senegal and in charge of the communication of marketing of the association. Awa is also a PHD Student in ED2DS. ‘’No life possible without water.’’

Marta holds a dual master's degree in International Public Management and IR. She is a consultant on participatory democracy. "Sitting around a table to debate about the value of water is nice, but committing oneself to act on effectively reaching water sustainability, now, is better."

Fatou is a civil engineer focused on water and sanitation. "I see potential in the African youth. I want to help in providing a platform for them, so they can trust in taking the future of their continent in their own hands to unlock its potential."

Emilie is a master student in Urban Engineering and Water and Environmental Engineering. "To participate in this gathering is to believe in the possibility that our generation can build a more just world."

Alexandre was nominated by the First Bassin Committee to represent Youth and future generations for water in France. He is an abroad student in Washington DC. "Making tomorrow the shared adventure of the human, the living and the Earth along the water."

Stas is a student in Delta Management. He also represent the EYPW as Vice-President.''It is time to let water decisions and policy's be made once again by water specialists''.

Lorette is an agronomist specialised in water governance. She is currently working on a water governance project on Senegal River. She is the Europe focal point of the WYPW. "I think youth is the main actor to respond to current and future water crisis.’’

Noémie is a master's student in international environmental law. Last year, she obtained a master's degree in international relations. Noémie has been involved in NGO WASH missions in several countries for more than 8 years. ''Being an ecofeminist leader and a change-maker one drop at a time!''

Gijs holds a a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and a master’s degree in Industrial Ecology. He worked on methods to decrease the risk associate to the Yellow Fever mosquito. He also conducted multi-disciplinary research on sustainable urban water management. ''Worldwide water access is key to sustainable development and climate adaptation.''