Tackling the current global water crisis

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF EUROPE 19^TH European Congress

The theme of this year’s congress, “Soroptimists go for water” is a highly topical issue.

Tackling the current global water crisis signifies working to preserve an invaluable local heritage in each and every country. By adopting this theme, European Soroptimists continue to strive for Peace. Indeed, how can we build peace if natural resources are being degraded to the point of scarcity? It is impossible to achieve sustainable social and economic development without a well thought out strategy for addressing ecological issues. Lack of safe drinking water is a key element, already underlying various areas of conflict.

It is women who bear the brunt of the problem of water shortage. And women must be fully involved in the management of this vital resource.

The SI congress in Amsterdam demonstrates the determination of European Federation Soroptimists to take on this challenge. The high quality speakers and ensuing discussions will surely serve to enhance our awareness of the scale of the problem.

Monique Riviere
SI/E Federation President
2005-2007

Sunday's Schedule (International European Congress 09)

A quick reminder of tomorrow's Schedule (Sunday) for those attending the Soroptimist International European Congress 2009 in Amsterdam, ENJOY!

Sunday 12 July 2009

08:00 - 10:00 foyer Registration
09:15 - 09:40 plenary session summary of theme sessions
09:40 - 10:35 plenary session Sylvia Borren
10.35 - 10:45 Art in Rhythm
10:45 - 11:10 foyer coffee break
11.10 - 11:15 plenary session announcements
11:15 - 11:40 presentation of SI/E Water Awards
11:40 - 12:20 plenary session Djeevan Schiferli
12:20 - 12:50 exchange of Insignia
12:50 - 13:00 Art in Rhythm
13:30 - 19:30 boat trip

http://www.soroptimistsgoforwater.nl/SIECongress/Programme/tabid/122/Default.aspx

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Water Best Practice Award 2009: PLEASE USE YOUR VOTE!

Water Best Practice Award 2009
Two Water Awards

• The Water Best Practice Award 2009 (€ 10.000,-)
• The Public’s Project Award (€ 5.000,-)

The Awards will be honored at the 19th European Congress of SI/E in Amsterdam.

Water Best Practice Award:
* a shortlist of nominated projects has been selected by the Selection Committee immediately after April 1.
* from 1 June onwards, the selected projects will be presented on this SI/E website. www.soroptimisteurope.org

Public’s Project Award:
* the Public Project Award will be nominated by the public through on-line voting for one of the projects shortlisted by the Selection Committee and presented on the website
* to cast your vote, fill in the voting form provided on the website.
* the votes will be counted by the Selection Committee.

PLEASE USE YOUR VOTE! the VOTING FORM CAN BE FOUND HERE:

http://www.soroptimistsgoforwater.nl/SoroptimistsgoforWater/WaterProjects/PublicsWaterAwardVotingForm/tabid/188/Default.aspx

The on line voting will continue until July 8th, 2009.

The winners of both awards will be announced during the SI/E Congress in Amsterdam, on Sunday July 12, 2009.

Thank you!