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Water for the People Network (WPN) is a campaign network that supports the various water-related struggles at the grassroots in order for them to achieve national and international projection. It also serves as an information and resource center as well as a coordinating body for joint actions and campaigns on the national and international levels. WPN seeks to put forward a "People's Water Code", an alternative paradigm to private, foreign corporate-led development,management and operation of water resources and services. It upholds the human right to water and the people's collective rights to manage their water.
Objectives:
* Strengthen networking among various civil society organizations, grassroots organizations, peasants and workers' advocates and consumer groups working on water issues and develop a structure for networking and sharing; * Clarify issues, share experiences, explore alternatives and draw up plans for a sustained campaign; * Develop coordinated campaigning and solidarity in advocacy work in national and international issues and arenas; * Develop resource-sharing and capacity-building to engage in research, education and advocacy; and * Promote people's sovereignty on water as the long-term solution to issues surrounding water.
Activities:
WPN regularly holds conferences and capacity building workshops on water issues in the region. WPN conducts and supports researches. The network supports various water-related struggles and serves as a coordinating body for joint actions and campaigns. It explores venues to facilitate the exchange of information, share experiences and strengthen the unity among water and human rights stakeholders. |

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