In a world where water scarcity and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly urgent challenges, the organization "Hands that Care for Water" emerges as an inspiring voice and a catalyst for change. Our commitment, among other things, is to empower youth and develop leaders to raise awareness and protect the water essential for promoting sustainability.
As strategies, we propose the use of innovative solutions based on ancient knowledge to involve youth in water conservation. We recognize that young people are powerful agents of change and that their engagement is crucial to shaping a sustainable future.
Through educational programs, hands-on activities, and awareness campaigns, we empower young people to become active advocates and stewards of water and the environment in their communities. Furthermore, we hope that by focusing on leadership development, resilience, and advocacy, young people can bring about positive change in their lives and the world around them.
We believe that empowering and developing leaders are key tools to promote water conservation awareness and action, giving young people the opportunity to take on leadership roles in their communities and become effective agents of change.
At "Hands that Care for Water," we are convinced that together we can build a sustainable future where water is valued, protected, and accessible to all. By involving youth, training them as leaders, and raising awareness for water conservation, we lay the foundation for a fairer, healthier, and more prosperous world for future generations.
Join us on this exciting journey to protect water and our planet. Together, we can make a difference.
At Hands that Care for Water, we count on strategic and valuable partnerships, such as the Alcoa Foundation, the Department of Education of the State of Tocantins, members of various organizations such as the Global Shapers Belo Horizonte Hub and Pernambuco, Engajamundo and Vida no Cerrado.
One of our goals is to build partnerships with other non-governmental organizations, companies, local governments, and indigenous communities to strengthen water conservation initiatives and expand the reach of the organization's programs and projects.
Empowering young people, particularly young women from indigenous, quilombola, and river communities, to take on leadership roles in the management and conservation of water resources.
Providing leadership, communication, advocacy, and conflict resolution training for young people from vulnerable communities, adapted to the cultural realities and specific contexts of these communities.
Promoting the inclusion of young people in decision-making and governance processes related to water resource management to ensure their representation and active participation in forums, committees, and local and regional initiatives.
Encouraging the creation of support networks and knowledge exchange among young people from different communities to strengthen their ability to influence political and practical decisions related to water.
Valuing and promoting the preservation of the culture, traditions, and traditional knowledge of indigenous, quilombola, and river communities by recognizing their deep connection to water and aquatic ecosystems.
Supporting youth-led initiatives to document and transmit ancient knowledge about sustainable water management and traditional use of natural resources.
Developing and implementing educational campaigns in schools, local communities, and online to raise awareness of the importance of water conservation and sustainable use and reuse practices.
Collaborating with environmental and government institutions to carry out aquatic ecosystem restoration projects, such as the revitalization of rivers, springs, and wetlands, aimed at improving water quality and availability.
Offering training and capacity building for members of local communities to promote sustainable agricultural practices, waste management, water conservation measures, and climate change adaptation.
Collaborating with government agencies and development organizations to implement drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects in underserved communities to ensure universal access to basic water and sanitation services.