Stories | AMWAJ

The Yarmouk river: main water source in Jordan

Writer: Mariam Shahin

Jordan is one of the poorest countries in the world in terms of water resources. The UN defines a country with [...] Read more

Fishing for Hope: A Story of Egypt’s Army of Nile Cleaners

Writer: Mona Elkateb

Hassanein, nicknamed Farid, is a fisherman based in the Giza area of Cairo. He has inherited the practice from his […]

Mixing Youth and Water: If they don’t give you a seat at the (policy) table, bring a folding chair!

Writer: Fatine Ezbakhe

You have probably heard it before. “The youth are the leaders of tomorrow”. “Today’s youth are tomorrow’s hope”. And, let’s […]

Sewari Water: the role of women in water governance in Yemen

Writer: Sahar Alshameri

Role of Women in Water Governance in Yemen.

The Invisible Water Short Film

Writer: AMWAJ Team

Human beings have depended on access to water since the earliest days of civilization. Water is at core of human […]

Khettara: The Treasure of the Haouz Region

Writer: Errachid Montassir

During the end of the 11th century CE, an ingenious method of watering and water supply was used. It is related to the watersheds khettara system, which apparently contributed significantly to the existence and development of oases in this area. The social circumstances and behaviors also changed their features along with the changing water management system.

سد بسري : المشروع الصحيح في الأيادي الخاطئة

Writer: Bilal Wehbe

منذ أكثر من 50 عاما، درست الحكومة اللبنانية والمجتمع المدني والأوساط الأكاديمية وشركاؤها الدوليون الطريقة الأكثر فعالية من حيث التكلفة والاستدامة والأقل تأثيرا لضمان مياه الشرب المأمونة لسكان لبنان، وخلصت الاستراتيجية الوطنية اللبنانية للمياه، التي استندت إلى عملية جرت تحت إشراف وطني، إلى أن بناء سد في موقع بسري هو أحد االركائز الاساسية التي تمكن لبنان من إستغلال موارده المائية ويستخدمها بفعالية.

AMWAJ UNITES WATER AND ENERGY EXPERTS

Writer: AMWAJ Team

AMWAJ Alliance, the leading platform focusing on tackling water scarcity and energy challenges, partnered with Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), […]

We made every living thing from water

Writer: AMWAJ Team

The documentary is called We Made Every Living Thing from Water and in it, the film-makers investigate the political economy of water in Lebanon – how the flows of water are shaped by power and capital.

Aerial view of the Beirut River above Sin el-Fil area.

Urban forests provide hope for the Beirut River

Writer: Adib Dada

The Beirut River and the surrounding neighborhoods have long suffered from short-sighted policy and blatant mismanagement. The ecosystem was disrupted, and natural habitats have been destroyed. The #BeirutRiverForest project consists of planting trees on the banks of the river, as well as engaging with local associations, schools, and companies in developing a blueprint for the potential ‘green corridor’ of Beirut to emerge.