Baba Anthony Adejuwon, Iya Kemba Mchawi, Iyalorixa Melissa McHenry

Moderator: Iya Dr. Marta Moreno Vega

This panel will showcase collaborative initiatives and partnerships between Orisa communities, NGOs, nonprofits, government agencies, and academic institutions to address water security and social justice concerns. Panelists will share success stories, challenges, and lessons learned from ongoing projects and initiatives.  Discussions will center around the importance of community-led approaches, knowledge exchange, and policy advocacy in achieving water security, and environmental and social justice within communities where Orisa practitioners reside.