WAFA - Water Air Food Awards

14/05/2026

From emergency relief to long-term resilience.

In Zambia’s Kazungula District, drought and the impact of COVID-19 left thousands of families facing food insecurity and uncertainty. Through clean water access, solar-powered systems, and support for local food production, The Butterfly Tree helped communities move beyond survival and toward sustainability.

This 2023 WAFA Awards Food Finalist shows how combining immediate support with long-term solutions can strengthen entire communities and create lasting change.

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12/05/2026

Public voting for the WAFA Awards 2026 is officially closed.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to support these inspiring initiatives from around the world. Your engagement helps amplify solutions that are creating real impact in communities.

Stay tuned to our channels, we’ll be sharing more updates soon.

Water, Air, Food, for All.

28/04/2026

⏳ Final days to vote!

Discover the inspiring WAFA Awards 2026 finalists and support the initiatives creating real impact.

🗳️ Make your vote count.
🔗https://www.wafaward.org/voting-page/

Water, Air, Food, for All.

21/04/2026

Public voting is still open

Across the world, inspiring initiatives are tackling some of the most urgent challenges of our time. These WAFA Awards finalists represent innovative, community-driven solutions that are already creating real impact on the ground.

Discover the finalists and support the solutions shaping a more sustainable future.
🔗https://www.wafaward.org/voting-page/

Water, Air, Food, for All.

16/04/2026

When Water Flows Uphill

In the hills of Negros Occidental in the Philippines, accessing water once meant hours of walking and carrying heavy containers uphill every day. For many families, this daily task limited time for school, work, and farming.

The Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI), 2023 Winner for the Water Category, introduced a simple but powerful solution: hydraulic ram pumps that move water uphill using only the energy of flowing water. By working closely with communities and training local technicians, the initiative created a system that communities can manage and sustain themselves.

Today, water flows where it was once out of reach, bringing better health, new opportunities, and dignity to communities across the region.

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11/04/2026

Registration closes soon for the WAFA x CBS Global Case Study Competition

This is your last opportunity to join a global initiative connecting students, researchers, and sustainability innovators to real-world challenges.

Don't miss your chance to join a global sustainability challenge and present at Generation Green in Cairo.

⏳ 13 April 2026 — 23:59 CET
🔗https://krpi.systeme.io/wafacbsworkshop-fullpay

If you are a CBS student, check your CBS communication channels for a special discount code to use during registration.

09/04/2026

Transforming Water Access and Community Health

In many rural communities in Cambodia, access to clean water has long been a daily struggle. Unsafe water sources and poor sanitation led to widespread waterborne diseases, causing children to miss school and adults to lose valuable work opportunities.

Metamorphic International, a Water Finalist at the Wafa Awards 2023, tackled this challenge through a community-driven approach. By combining infrastructure, education, and local empowerment, Metamorphic International has helped break the cycle of illness and poverty, proving that sustainable, community-led solutions can create lasting change.

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03/04/2026

27/03/2026

How does the WAFA x CBS Case Study Competition work?

After the workshop, participants will participate in a global case study challenge designed to connect academic thinking with real-world sustainability projects.

Participants will:

• Access the WAFA Sustainability Platform
• Select from four WAFA thematic categories
• Work individually or in teams to develop a case study solution
• Submit their work within a 48-hour challenge window

All participants who submit their case study will receive official certification, and the winning team will be invited to present their results at Generation Green in Cairo, Summer 2026.

This is your chance to apply your knowledge to real-world grassroots innovations and collaborate with a global network of students and sustainability leaders.

⏳ Registration deadline: 13 April — 23:59 CET
🔗 Secure your spot: https://krpi.systeme.io/wafacbsworkshop

CBS students: a discount code is available via CBS channels.

26/03/2026

Call to Vote

Across the world, grassroots innovators are creating powerful solutions for water, air, food, and climate challenges.
Now it’s your turn to support the WAFA 2026 Finalists.

Explore their inspiring stories and cast your vote for the initiative that moves you most.

🔗https://www.wafaward.org/voting-page/
⏳️Voting closes 30 April - 23.59 PM CET

Water, Air, Food, for All.