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On 22 January, the Embassy of Switzerland in collaboration with the embassies of Mexico, Denmark and the OHCHR proudly hosted the Water Games Changes Award Ceremony, celebrating inspiring candidates who presented their impactful work aimed at building stronger, more sustainable communities across South Africa.

In collaboration with our valued partners, the event showcased innovative ideas, powerful stories, and community-driven solutions that are making a real difference on the ground. 🤝💧

Thank you to all our partners and candidates for your passion, dedication, and commitment to positive change. Together, we are shaping better communities—one initiative at a time. 🌍✨

#WaterGames #ChangesAwards #CommunityDevelopment #SouthAfrica #Collaboration #SocialImpact

Judging Panel

Switzerland

Counselor Jacquelene Friedenthal

Denmark

Sector Advisor Gustav  Zilstorff Brade

Mexico - IMTA (Mexican Institute of Water Technologies)

M.I. Óscar Llaguno Guilberto
PhD. Juan Gabriel García Maldonado
M.G.I.A. Juan Manuel Figueroa Mendiola
PhD. Delmer Gómez Heleria 
PhD. Alejandra Peña García
M.A. Viridiana Guerrero Arroyo

University of Pretoria

PhD Christina Breed
PhD Abimbola Olowa

Coordination 

Min. Elía Sosa Nishizaki

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