{"id":3385,"date":"2024-04-03T19:00:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T19:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gracarocm.org\/?p=3385"},"modified":"2024-04-03T19:00:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T19:00:38","slug":"world-water-day-water-for-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gracarocm.org\/?p=3385","title":{"rendered":"World Water Day: Water for Peace"},"content":{"rendered":"

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World Water Day is a day set aside by the United Nations to inspire people to sustainably manage the freshwater resources and learn more about water-related issues. This year\u2019s commemoration is under the theme \u201cLeveraging Water for Peace\u201d, celebrated annually on 22 March, to raise awareness and inspire action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis. \u00a0According to the UN, 2.2 billion people live without access to safe water. This theme showcases water\u2019s pivotal role in fostering peace, prosperity, and conflict prevention<\/p>\n

GRACARO engaged in week-long activities to mark this year\u2019s celebration of the day such as, visiting the Sissia IV community, to locate vulnerable persons, educating and sensitizing them on water sanitation, hygiene, and proper water storage.\u00a0 Distribution of water storage containers and purification tablets was the main aim of the organization\u2019s visit to the area.<\/p>\n

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Distribution of Containers to a Physically Challenged<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

GRACARO visited four persons with water storage containers including aqua tabs (water purification tablets). Part of the activities was to clean the tap, encouraging the young ones to always keep the tap clean. which was a success. The organization also preached to the locals on other modes of purification such as boiling or adding \u201cla croix\u201dto it.<\/p>\n

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Distribution of Water Storage Cans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

GRACARO posted a notice where inhabitants come to fetch water, educating the locals on the importance of water conservation, water pollution, prevention, and sustainable water management practices.<\/p>\n

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Hygiene and Sanitation Notice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Part of activities to commemorate the day has been to visit and examine a water tank at the Sissia IV community in the Bamenda III sub division which was a success.<\/p>\n

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Evaluation of the Water Catchment and Storage Tank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Visiting the elderly, educating their caregivers on the importance of water hygiene and sanitation was the organizations focus.<\/p>\n

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Distribution of Water Cans to the Elderly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

GRACARO can contribute to the global effort of preserving this precious resource. World Water Day is not only a moment to reflect on the challenges we face but also an opportunity to inspire collective action and create a lasting impact for a water-secure future for all.<\/p>\n

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Group Picture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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