IWA Young Water Professionals Zambia

29/04/2026

Call for Applications: IWA YWP Zambia Steering Committee

The IWA Young Water Professionals (YWP) Zambia Chapter is inviting passionate and driven water professionals to join its Steering Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to:
✨ Contribute to the development of the new strategic plan of the YWP Zambia Chapter
✨ Lead and support projects aligned with national and global water priorities
✨ Grow and collaborate with a dynamic network of Zambian water professionals

📌 Open to water professionals (35 and below) in diverse fields including utilities, regulators, technology providers, consultancies, research and academic institutions, NGOs, IFIs government and intergovernmental bodies.

📅 Deadline extended to: 13th May 2026

Application form can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dHCgFXQC

04/06/2025

📎 Research Grant for Young African Students in Water and Sanitation Sector. Deadline: 15 June, 2025.

L'AAEA a le plaisir de vous informer de l'ouverture de l'appel à candidatures pour son programme de bourses de recherche 2025 destiné aux jeunes étudiants :

Cliquez sur le lien pour en savoir davantage :

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✅ Eng: https://afwasa.org/index.php/en/category-news/item/2066

04/06/2025

The Lusaka Water Security Initiative Run is back! Whether you are a seasoned runner or just getting started, this event is a great way to show your support for water security in Lusaka and across Zambia. Don’t miss out. Register now - https://luwsi.techpay.co.zm/

02/06/2025

In a world facing growing water challenges from climate change, urbanisation and population growth, Zambia is not exempt. The role of young people in addressing these challenges has never been more critical. In this article, Miyanda shares why young people hold the key to saving our most valuable resource. Read it here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/water-future-why-young-people-hold-key-7qj2f/?trackingId=YiKCdyL9SHmS1z4aSMXiWA%3D%3D

02/06/2025

🚨 Our Second Newsletter is Out! 🚨

Dive into the second volume of our collaborative newsletter with Scholars2Scholars. Inside, you will find a curated list of scholarships, fellowships, and free events designed to support your personal and professional journey.

📬 Don't miss out. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dny9g-2e

18/04/2025

🌟 Exciting News! Happy Friday!

We are proud to launch our very first newsletter for the month of April!

It is filled with updates you won't want to miss. One highlight we're especially excited about is our brand new partnership with Scholars2Scholars! Learn more about it in the newsletter and be sure to check out the Opportunities Corner! 😉

Stay tuned, more updates are on the way!

Link to newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqzRcUVy

22/03/2025

Today, as we commemorate World Water Day 2025, we reflect on the crucial role of water in sustaining life, driving development, and fostering peace.

This year, Zambia’s localized theme, “Water Source Protection Amidst Climate Change and Pollution,” highlights the urgent need to safeguard our water resources from increasing environmental threats. Globally, the theme “Glacier Protection” reminds us of the interconnectedness of water systems and the importance of preserving fragile ecosystems.

As the Young Water Professionals – Zambia Chapter, we are committed to empowering young professionals to drive climate-resilient water management solutions that ensure:

✅ Sustainable water source protection

✅ Pollution control and responsible water usage

✅ Climate adaptation strategies in WASH

Did you know? In Zambia, climate change has led to reduced rainfall, declining water tables, and increased pollution risks, threatening access to clean and safe water. It is up to all of us; engineers, scientists, policymakers, and communities to take action.

16/09/2024

📢 YWP-ZC SEPTEMBER WEBINAR! 📢

Are you a recent graduate ready to kickstart your career in the water sector? Or a professional looking to advance and excel in the water sector? This webinar is designed just for you!

We are thrilled to announce that our guest speaker for our upcoming webinar is Mr Osward M Chanda. Mr Osward Chanda is an accomplished water and sanitation professional who has served the Africa Development Bank for 15 years in the Water Development and Sanitation Department as Director and Manager. He was responsible for the water portfolio of over US$5 billion. Prior to joining the Bank, he was the first Director of NWASCO (the water and sanitation services regulator in Zambia). He implemented water and sanitation sector reforms that established commercial water utilities, the regulator, and consumer participation in service delivery.

He is a global player in the water sector, and fellow of the International Water Association (IWA), who has served on the World Water Council governing board and sits on the IWA Advisory Board for Urban Sanitation and the World Water Week Scientific Programming Committee. Mr Chanda has over 30 years’ work experience in policy, strategy development, development finance, green growth and climate change adaptation, utility regulation, institutional reforms, policy, change management, and public and private sector operations. He is passionate about socio-economic development and improving the quality of life of Africans through sustainable resources management and strengthened delivery capacity. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (civil) from Zambia and a Masters of Engineering Science from Melbourne University in Australia. He is a Christian, married man who is ardent in developing young people.

You don't want to miss this engaging and insightful webinar!
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dZhjq5ds

19/08/2024

📢 Webinar Announcement! 📢

We’re excited to team up with the Rwanda Young Water Professional Chapter to co-host this month's webinar!

Access to WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Services is a pressing challenge in developing regions, like Sub-Saharan Africa where water resources face increasing threats due to rapid population growth, climate variability, and civil unrest. As one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, Sub-Saharan Africa is also among the least equipped to respond to climate-related hazards, hindering progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6: ensuring water and sanitation for all.

The youth play a critical role in driving the implementation, monitoring, and review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as holding governments accountable for their fulfilment. This webinar will therefore examine the nexus between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African youth and explore the roles of young people in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on SDG 6.

Our guest speaker, Dr. Tekalign T. Sahilu, is a Senior Expert in Water Resources and Energy sectors at The SDG Center for Africa (SDGC/A), with nearly three decades of experience in water and sanitation programs across Africa. Dr. Tekalign has held key national, regional, and international roles, including Chief Technical Advisor for Ethiopia's Water and Sanitation Programme and Regional Technical Advisor for the Water for African Cities program at UN-Habitat. He holds a BA in Economics, an MSc in Economic Development and Planning, post-graduate qualifications in project and management development, and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Dr. Tekalign has also published extensively on institutional systems, operational structures, and financial management in the water and sanitation sectors, including a recent contribution to the book "Safe Water and Sanitation for a Healthier World: A Global View of Progress Towards SDG 6," published by SpringerNature.

Don't miss out on this exciting webinar—register now!
https://tinyurl.com/dby35x2y

15/07/2024

We are excited to invite you to our July Webinar on Water Skills Development: A cross-cutting accelerator for progress towards sustainable development 🌍💧

This webinar will provide insights into the diverse barriers to water skills development and youth integration, helping the youth themselves and those in positions of influence to develop action plans and frameworks aimed at effectively combating the ever-growing water skills gap challenge in the global water sector.

Our guest speaker will be Charles Shachinda. Charles is a Civil Engineer by background. He holds a MEng, BBA and BEng from the University of Leeds, Paris Graduate School of Management and International Trade and the University of Science and Technology of Oran, respectively.

Charles's career spans 6 years of industry experience delivering an array of civil infrastructure projects and water initiatives, in addition to building high-level multi-stakeholder engagements and partnerships in both the private and public sectors globally.

In his current role, Charles is responsible for the delivery of British Water's international programme of initiatives and services. This encompasses leading business development engagements across a range of water markets including in Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa.

Besides his professional work, Charles is also a published author, a Water for Kids Trustee, an International Water Association and Grundfos SDG 6 Fellow and as well as a Beit Trust-University of Leeds Alumnus.

Find out more information here and register now!
https://lnkd.in/dBktergr