SDG 6 | Evolve & Take Urgent Action for Safe Water Solutions | Jacob Amengor & Andrews Akoto-Addo
The art & science of facilitating the UNLEASH process... Welcome back SDG Talkers!! Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! IN THIS EPISODE: Why is constructive criticism crucial for progress? Why is safe & accessible water important for all SDGs? Reflections on Shenzhen 2019 & Mysore 2022 UNLEASH experiences as talents, facilitators & PLUS members Hear from UNLEASH ambassadors Jacob Amengor & Andrews Akoto-Addo! Beyond being an UNLEASH 2019 Talent, Jacob is currently Chair of the International Water Association Young Water Professionals Steering Committee 2022-2024, plus the Water Quality Assurance Supervisor for Ghana Water Company Ltd. His keen initiative & in-depth understanding of theoretical / practical aspects of Water & Sanitation Management provides him with the ability to work under pressure to monitor the parameters of the water during the treatment process & ensure it's in line with WHO drinking water standards. Andrews has been an UNLEASH ambassador for over a year, and works as the Program & Communications Officer for Reach for Change in Ghana. He designs & manages purpose-driven programs and supports social entrepreneurs to scale, plus has experience working in diverse and complex contexts across the African startup, social entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. Let’s get SDG Talking!! Got a good story or want to collaborate? Send us an email at sdgtalkspodcast@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can! And don’t forget to check out our Virtual Roundtables on our website! Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn