The application deadline is December 15th, 2019
Interested candidates will read this website in full before applying to ensure eligibility and to gain a strong understanding of the important role delegate play at the World Water Forum
To be eligible, candidates must*:
- Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Be between the ages of 20-30 when your application is submitted
- Previously participated in a Water Innovation Lab or past/current volunteers on Waterlution’s Youth Advisory Board
- Committed, and able, to attend the entire World Water Forum (WWF)
- Be willing to create four unique blog posts about the prep and experience at the WWF (2 for WYPW and 2 for Waterlution)
- Be willing to provide daily social media content during the 5th General Assembly and WWF including photo, videos, boomerangs and accompanying the descriptive text
- On the ground transport in Senegal is provided by the WYPW. Waterlution pleased to contribute $1000 towards the delegate’s travel costs. The selected delegate agrees to pay for any air travel costs that exceed $1000
- Accommodations in Senegal and most meals will be covered by the WYPW. The delegate agrees to pay for some meals during travel and during the WWF.
*Applicants who do not meet these requirements need not apply- no exceptions!
Key delegate qualities sought by the WYPW and ISW are:
- Would plan to volunteer with the World Youth Parliament for Water, after the WWF
- Can demonstrate their commitment to supporting youth-leadership in the water sector
- Experienced in educating others about climate change and water challenges
- December 15th, 2019: Application deadline
- January 15th to February 1st, 2020: Applicants are reviewed by Waterlution and recommendations are sent to WYPW and ISW.
- February 1st to March 1st, 2020: WYPW and ISW make the final selection for the Canadian delegate.
- March 15th, 2020: The opportunity is presented to the selected delegate.
- March 22nd, 2020 (World Water Day): The delegate is announced publically by WYPW, ISW and Waterlution via social media.
- March 23rd to March 12th 2021: The delegate works with ISW to prepare for the trip and organize their travel logistics. The delegate writes two blog posts one for the Waterlution blog and one /ISWWYPW blog about prepping for their trip.
March 13th to March 23rd, 2021: The delegate attends the World Water Forum and WYPW 5th General Assembly in Dakar, Senegal with WYPW members.
- April 1st to April 30th, 2021: The delegate writes two blog posts one for the Waterlution blog and one for ISW/WYPW blog about their experience.
- April 2021- March 2024: The delegate serves as a Canadian representative for the World Youth Parliament for Water attending other events as opportunities arise.