CLEAN WATER CONFERENCE
REPORT
CLEAN WATER CONFERENCE
WORLD WATER DAY March
22,2010.
Venue:
Community Hall,
Social Welfare Department T-Chowk
Khanewal
THE NGO
WORLD
team celebrate
WORLD WATER DAY by
arranging
CLEAN WATER CONFERENCE with collaboration
of;
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Welfare Agency for Socio-Economic
Betterment
Khanewal-WASEB
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Geo-Pak Volunteers Organization
Khanewal
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Social Welfare Department
Khanewal
The purpose of the conference was
to;
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Highlight the issues
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Describe the relationship between water and
health
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Highlight the efforts and achievements
regarding provision of clean water to the
community by different departments and
organizations
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Establish a network of contacts of other people
interested to support the cause of clean water
availability
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To prepare an collective & effective
strategy
Following were the main presenters and
speakers;
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Mr. Zafar Iqbal (moderator THE NGO
WORLD). who was also the chief organizer of the
conference highlighted the issues concerning safe
drinking water, Its impact on health and
strategies to overcome these issues.
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Dr Usman Yunas (president Geo-pak
volunteers organization) discussed efforts and
achievements of his organization regarding
elimination of water pollution.
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Mr. Irfan ul Haq Shah (president WASEB)
mentioned various options for filtration and
treatment of drinking water. He also demonstrated
the Biosand Water Filter technology.
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Mr. Imtiaz Ali Asad (Renowned
Journalist) emphasized that community should also
play her role to tackle the problem.
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Mr. Muhammad Arif advocate (chairman The
national foundation) appreciated the effort and
asked to NGO sto raise awareness regarding this
serious issue.
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Rao Akram khurran Advocate (human Right
Activist) said that only govt can improve the
situation so our govt should realize the
situation and make efforts for the solution of
problem of clean drinking water.
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Mrs. Nighat Mughal (Chairman SAIBAN)
supported the technology of Biosand water filter
and asked NGOs to offer their support for
promotion of this precious technology.
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Ch Maqsood Ahmad (District Officer
Social Welfare) said that NGOs should focus the
issue and participate in those efforts which govt
has started to solve the problem of safe drinking
water. They should raise awareness among
community and especially students.
Chief organizer:
ZAFAR IQBAL
0300-6718562
mail@ngoworldpk. com
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