The Center for Water Resources Conservation and Development (WARECOD) is a Vietnamese non-profit organization whose goal is to promote the sustainable use of Vietnam’s water resources and gender equality in resource use and management. WARECOD was established in 2006 under the auspices of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Association (VUSTA).

MANDATE

Vision: We consider rivers and water resources to be one of our most precious assets, and we believe that everyone, regardless of their gender, has a responsibility to protect these valuable resources. We envision a world where people are aware of the value of water resources and cooperate together in solidarity to conserve and ensure their equitable and sustainable use.

Mission: Our organization’s mission is to protect Vietnam’s water resources, in order to contribute to ensuring the well-being of river ecosystems, sustain biodiversity, and protect the livelihoods of communities that depend on these resources. Gender equality is cross-cutting for all of our activities.

EXPERTISE

STRATEGIES

• Strategy 2: Community Demonstration Projects

Promote appropriate practices in usage, protection, and restoration of water and aquatic resources, giving priority to vulnerable and marginalized groups such as women and ethnic minority groups.