Water is a Matter of Survival and more

August 15, 2008.

This past Monday, on the eve of International Youth Day, Youth4Water held its first public event.

The evening consisted of a variety of workshops hosted by Youth4Water members and guests, including one by Sarah Kambites from the United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-C) on the topic of Sanitation, and another hosted by Adrian O'Driscoll of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), who spoke about water and water usage.

Other special guests included Bruce Davidson of Concerned Citizens of Walkerton, and Aqeel Saeid from the United Nations Association in Canada Toronto Regional Branch (UNACTO).

We were so excited by the conversations generated between the youth who attended and all of our special guests. Youth4Water also got a chance to show our film, "Water is a Matter of Survival." My favourite part of the evening was the launch of our new campaign, “Youth4Water National Water Strategy Campaign”. Our new campaign consists of a youth statement that we will take to Parliament on World Water Day 2009. It was such an inspiring night, and I am so excited to show Parliament, along with the rest of Canada, the conviction and power of youth.

- Christine Moon, Age 16

Youth4Water's National Water Strategy Campaign is coming to you!!!

August 15, 2008.

Monday night was a special night for Youth4Water because we finally got the opportunity to hold the Canadian premiere of our film, Water is a Matter of Survival.

Monday night was also a special night because we got to launch our campaign calling out for a desperately needed national water strategy. As one of Youth4Water’s next steps, the campaign for a national water strategy is a petition that Youth4Water will personally deliver to our federal government on World Water Day on March 22 2009. The signatures for the petition will be collected on paper rain clouds and water droplets that will be eventually attached to a gigantic canvas letter addressed to the Prime Minister.

The goal of our campaign is to accumulate over 500 signatures, but we are striving for much more. In fact, we are prepared to bring our campaign to you so please look out for us at events and communities near you!

The evening of our film premiere and campaign launch was marked by special workshops from the United Nations Association in Canada, the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority and Youth4Water. The highlight of the night was the film screening followed by a highly engaging debriefing between the audience and Youth4Water. Despite the lower turnout than expected, the night progressed very smoothly and audience members asked important questions which drew out personal experiences by those who understood the real life impact of living without access to safe, sanitary water.

Special thanks to Bruce Davidson from Concerned Citizens of Walkerton, the Director of Education and Community Initiatives of UNA-Canada Sara Kambites and Adrian O'Driscoll from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority who facilitated an informative workshop. Also, thanks to Aqeel the President of UNACTO and Scadding Court Community Centre who provided the venue.

We appreciate all of your contributions in helping us get through and set up the night.

You're Invited to Celebrate International Youth Day with Youth4Water - Have fun and learn about our most valuable resource - WATER!!

August 11, 2008.

Youth4Water, is speaking out about water and sanitation with the Toronto premiere of their documentary film “Water is a Matter of Survival” and the launch of the “Youth4Water - National Water Strategy Campaign" tonight.

What? Film premier, free barbecue dinner, drip-drop
water workshops, games and prizes.

Where? Scadding Court Community Centre, 707
Dundas Street West

When? August 11 2008, 5:30—9:00 p.m.

Who? Toronto Youth (ages 13+)

Please RSVP Lauren Alcorn at:
(416) 666-4770 Lauren.alcorn@unac.org

Youth4Water featured in Toronto Sun!

August 11, 2008.

Read about Youth4Water's National Water Strategy Campaign in the Toronto Sun.

http://www.torontosun.com/News/Canada/2008/08/11/6410316-sun.html