In May 24th 2024, during the closing ceremony of the 10th World Water Forum, the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2024 was awarded to the Indonesian grassroots organization “Youth Sanitation Concern.” Out of 70 entries, this organization was selected for the grand prize and was awarded 2 million yen.

　YSC was highly praised for its efforts during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic, including the construction of public toilets to improve local infrastructure and a public awareness campaign to instill hygiene habits among local residents. Additionally, the fact that community members cooperated to properly manage the facilities after the project’s completion was also highly valued.

　Ms. Iffah Rachmi, the Coordinator of Youth Sanitation Concern, and other speakers included Prof. Taikan Oki, Vice President of the Japan Water Forum/ Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Mr. Kazuhiro Sakurai, CEO of Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd., and Prof. Ahmet Mete Saatci, Board Member of the WWC made their speech. Ms. Rachmi was presented with the prize board. Additionally, a commemorative gift was presented by the top sponsor, Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd. This was followed by a Video congratulatory message from Mr. Koji Matsui the Mayor of Kyoto City.

　We would like to express our gratitude to the sponsoring companies and organizations, the Selection Committee, all the speakers, and the grassroots organizations that applied for the prize. It was through the support and cooperation of many people that this award was made possible.

Overview of Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2024

・Number of applications：70

・Amount of the prize money: 2,000,000 JPY

・Co-organizers: Kyoto City, the Japan Water Forum and the World Water Council

・Sponsors:  Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd.　SHIMADZU CORPORATION

　　

（Reported by Yuta Tsunemune, Manager）