WATER JUSTICE OVER PROFIT

‘Water Justice’ demands more than just the provision of water; it calls for fair and equitable distribution of water resources, prioritising public welfare over private profits. It emphasises the need for community management of water resources and a participatory approach to water governance that includes the voices of all citizens, especially the marginalised and disadvantaged. On a continent where poverty is widespread and many live on less than a dollar a day, commodifying water deepens existing inequalities and exacerbates the water crisis rather than resolving it.

The 2024 Week of Action with the theme Water Justice Over Profit will focus on interrogating the rising wave of discontent in Africa against public disinvestment by governments and on exposing the external forces and technical strategies that drive the privatisation agenda. The Week will also facilitate opportunities for communities to engage in direct conversations with water authorities, sharing their demands and aspirations for improved water governance. Above all, OWORAC will leverage the growing calls for public accountability in Africa to reinforce the need to build community power during the Week of Action and beyond.

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What is the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC)?

OWORAC is a pan-African movement that defends the human right to water. It is a network of grassroots organisations, activists, trade unions, and civil society groups committed to ensuring that access to clean, affordable water remains a fundamental right across the continent.

What is the mission of OWORAC?

OWORAC’s mission is to resist water privatisation in Africa and promote community-driven, public water management systems. It empowers communities to advocate for transparency, accountability, and fair access to water, challenging profit-driven policies.

How does OWORAC advocate for water rights?

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How does OWORAC engage with communities?

OWORAC works directly with African communities through town halls, workshops, and the annual Africa Week of Action Against Water Privatisation. It helps communities organise and engage with policymakers to push for water justice.

What is OWORAC’s vision for Africa?

OWORAC envisions an Africa where everyone has equitable access to clean and affordable water, free from privatisation and corporate exploitation. Its goal is to end water poverty and ensure water remains a public good for all Africans.

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