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.
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