Tehran – In collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, it launched an education campaign called “All Water, All Water, All Water,” United Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Water and Wastewater Company (WWC) is called “” The initiative has been announced. “Water Guardians in Bajund, South Holasan Province.”
The UNICEF website, released in a press release on February 19, is based on a long-standing educational programme on water conservation, with the UNICEF-supported initiative.
The “Water Guardian” initiative aims to enable students to play an active role in water conservation. Through training sessions with WWC experts and educational materials, children learn how to advocate for responsible water use both at school and at home.
UNICEF not only improves infrastructure such as water tap upgrades, fountains and school toilet facilities through its washing and social and behavioral change (SBC) programme, but also promotes student responsibility for responsible water use. It’s not just about doing it.
The campaign reached 700 students across three primary schools and was active in water conservation through the “Water Guardian” initiative in December.
Congratulations on water recognition
More than 340 Iranian and Afghan students all wore colorful hats decorated with water drop symbols and kept educational brochures on responsible water use. Around the hall, student artwork is lined up on the walls, demonstrating a creative expression of the importance of water. The lively water-themed songs played in the background set the tone of the fascinating event.
The celebration featured a variety of activities, students shared traditional stories about water conservation, animated characters highlighting the results of water waste, and the winners of the water-themed painting race were announced.
The event concluded with a strong call to action from school authorities, encouraging students to become agents of change for their families and communities.
Recognizing the potential of this initiative, school officials and government officials have expressed their commitment to expanding it.
“Students are the best ambassadors for water conservation. Asemani, the school’s principal, said:
With cooperation between the Ministry of Energy and WWC, UNICEF will help more schools strengthen and expand their “Water Guardian” initiative in 2025, allowing more student volunteers to promote water conservation.
The “All Water, All Water” campaign reached 5,000 students and peaked at the closing ceremony in February 2025, with high-level participation from government officials, UNICEF representatives and 400 students. there was.
The event highlighted the role of children in water conservation, featuring student artwork, interactive activities, role-playing, and an exhibition of calls to expand initiatives across the country.
Improved water supply to South Horasan
The Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with UNICEF, ensures consistent access to water with proper flow pressure by improving water quality and assisting in the construction and rehabilitation of the village’s eastern Birjand village. I did.
The initiative, completed in December 2024, includes the establishment of new water distribution sales networks in Dastgerd and Islamabad, linking these villages to the main network of Dalmian County, UNICEF’s website pressed on January 20th. It was announced in the release.
The project focused on rehabilitation and replacement of outdated, non-functional infrastructure, providing high-quality materials and ensuring a sustainable water supply for the community.
These improvements significantly reduce moisture loss from leaks, improve water quality and ensure consistent access to water with proper flow pressure in the home.
Furthermore, interventions have significantly reduced the number of water-related incidents and significantly reduced maintenance costs. As a result of these significant enhancements, consumer satisfaction has been significantly improved.
The initiative will directly benefit 1,729 individuals, including children, increasing community resilience and preventing environmental transitions. It also promotes financial development, reduces water loss and reduces the risk of waterborne diseases.
Given the success of this project in improving water supply due to reduced water losses in the network, UNICEF, in collaboration with the Department of Energy, will be piloting the state program to compare the efficiency of this method with other regular water supply. How are you planning to start? This pilot program compares the efficiency of reducing the financial and environmental costs of water transfer from new and distant water resources as normal practices.
By addressing the key issues of water scarcity, the project not only improves the quality of life for residents, but also promotes long-term sustainability in the region.
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