NEWS - April 2010
Yemeni-German Water Program celebrates the World Water Day

Every year, on 22 March, the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) celebrates the World Water Day. For 2010 Taiz, Yemen’s second largest city, was selected to host the annual ceremony. It was attended by the Minister of Water and Environment, the Governors of Taiz and Ibb in addition to representatives of government and donor organizations.

To make it a success, GTZ’s Water Sector Program, represented by components 2 and 4 provided the technical support needed to organize the festival. In addition, GTZ supplied water-related awareness materials, posters and brochures.

During the event, cloth carrier bags, designed and funded by GTZ, were distributed to all the participants. The bags portray Rawian, NWRA’s mascot and, besides being environmentally friendly, many commented on their effectiveness to raise awareness on water issues. The Governor of Taiz even suggested producing these bags commercially.
For its part, DED supplied a set of brochures and cooperated in the organization of the event. BGR and CIM participated in producing a banner explaining the German organizations’ support to the water sector.

In addition, Component 4 supported NWRA to produce an awareness play addressing groundwater issues. It was applauded by all and described as a distinct contribution compared to productions staged during previous World Water Days.

In Abyan Governorate, Component 4 supported the World Water Day through organizing a number of awareness-raising activities such as cleaning the irrigation canals and contests.

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