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JWF News ❘ 21 June 2023
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◇ Contents ◇
・Announcement from the Japan Water Forum
- Darvish Yu Water Fund: the 16th project, Jhimirethok Water Supply and Sanitation Project, Nepal, is now underway!
- Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2024: Calling for applications!
- The logo for the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize has been created
- Youth Water Forum 2023: We’re Now Accepting Video Submissions!
・Report from the Japan Water Forum
- Special Project in Flood Affected Area Pakistan Completed!
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・Announcement from the Japan Water Forum
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– Darvish Yu Water Fund: the 16th project, Jhimirethok Water Supply and Sanitation Project, Nepal, is now underway!
Darvish Yu, a member of the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball established the “Darvish Yu Water Fund” in collaboration with the Japan Water Forum in March 2007 in order to supply safe water to people who face a lack of or contamination of water in developing countries. Since then, he has contributed to the Fund by donating JPY 100,000 at every one of his winning games during the regular season since then. So far, the Fund has subsidized 15 projects in 11 countries.
Jhimirethok village in Nepal built water supply system in 2020 but had to dismantle it due to a lack of electricity. The villagers are dependent on traditional waterspouts for their drinking water. The water from the spouts is contaminated. During the dry months (March-June), the villagers must travel 3 hours to fetch water from streams. They suffer from poor hygiene. Reconstruction of the village water supply system and training on sanitation is expected to increase access to water to all households, and improve sanitation and hygiene services.
▼Please visit the following website for details▼
https://www.waterforum.jp/en/news/20800/
(Reported by Takejiro Suzuki, Project Manager)
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– Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2024: Calling for applications!
The Kyoto World Water Grand Prize was established by the city of Kyoto and the World Water Council (WWC) in response to the hosting of the 3rd World Water Forum in Japan in 2003. This award aims to recognize outstanding individuals or organizations that are engaged in sustainable activities/initiatives for the benefit of local communities and to promote grassroots efforts in addressing water issues.
In 2024, the 7th award ceremony of the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize is scheduled to take place at the 10th World Water Forum in Indonesia (Bali). In preparation for the ceremony, the Japan Water Forum has started accepting applications from June 1, 2023. The application guidelines are provided below. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with relevant institutions and organizations in your vicinity.
▼ Application Form is available here ▼
https://form.jotform.com/Japan_Water_Forum/kyoto-prize-2024
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– The logo for the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize has been created
The logo mark for the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize has been created in preparation for the 10th World Water Forum.
The design incorporates Mizuhiki, a traditional craft of Kyoto, and features a droplet shape. Mizuhiki symbolizes not only “a precious gift” but also “connections” or “bonds.” Through the Kyoto World Water Grand prize, the logo expresses that people’s thoughts and actions towards water will be connected and intertwined.
The shape of the logo is inspired by a four-leaf clover, with four overlapping droplet shapes. The four-leaf clover is a symbol of good luck. This embodies the wish that through the efforts of the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize, the resolution of water issues will bring happiness to people’s lives.
Within the logo type, the design incorporates Mizuhiki in the letter “O.” Additionally, circular elements are positioned within the “O” and “A.” This represents the notion of equality among all beings living on Earth.
If you would like to use the logo mark, please contact our office for further inquiries.
(Reported by Yuta Tsunemune, Manager)
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– Youth Water Forum 2023: We’re Now Accepting Video Submissions!
The Youth Water Forum began accepting video submissions on June 1st, 2023!
Water-related issues have become increasingly prevalent worldwide due to recent climate change, resulting in devastating floods, heavy snowfall, and droughts. Water is a vital theme that intersects with the entire United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is intricately linked to the history of our communities.
Resolving water challenges requires collaborative efforts that span across generations. That’s why we are calling upon young citizens, the leaders of tomorrow, to create videos centered around the theme of water.
We have launched the Youth Water Forum as a platform for the next generation, to engage in. We believe the sustainable future depends on how we face this challenge collectively.
Through the language of ‘water’ and its associated problems, let’ s walk hand in hand with like-minded peers from around the world towards a brighter future. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
▼Please visit the following website for details▼
https://www.waterforum.jp/en/news/20888/
(Reported by Koutoku Takeishi, Assistant Manager)
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・Report from the Japan Water Forum
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– Special Project in Flood Affected Area Pakistan Completed!
Beginning in June, 2022, 33million people were affected by flooding in Pakistan. JWF supported a project installing hand pumps and other equipment for providing safe drinking water and improved hygiene in the flood affected village area, where water resources had been severely damaged by muddy water.
JWF is grateful to all our donators to Charity for Water who made this supporting project possible.
Project Name: Delivering Safely Managed Drinking Water to the Flood affected in Pakistan.
Project Area: Nisatta, Charsadda district, Khyber Pakhtoon Khwa province, north western Pakistan
Project Timing: Ｍarch 2023 to April 2023
Organization: Shama Social Village Development Organization (Shama)
▼Please visit the following website for details▼
https://www.waterforum.jp/en/news/20873/
(Reported by Takejiro Suzuki, Project Manager)
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JWF News Vol. 229 / 21 June 2023
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