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What Water Asbl, a Luxembourg-based humanitarian organisation, announced it has achieved several milestones in 2023, including the launch of the fundraising exhibition Melusin'Art, and the successful management of water accessibility initiatives in Cameroon.
What Water emphasised that it aims to work towards sustainable solutions that improve its beneficiaries' life standards, focusing on two fundamental pillars: the construction of water facilities (drilling and water tanks) and the promotion of innovative digitalisation solutions.
In less than three years of existence, What Water reported it has already helped 10,000 users across Cameroon through the construction of nine water points. Since then, ten additional projects have been launched and will be implemented again in partnership with various local municipalities. 2023 also marked the launch of the association’s Swiss hub.
What Water relies on a network of committed European and African artists who wish to contribute to the cause of water access by donating half of the sale proceeds of their artworks. The latest exhibition took place at the Forum of Contemporary Art in Luxembourg City. Reflecting on the Melusin'Art Vernissage and Gala taking place the last days of 2023 at the Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art Contemporain, the team at What Water expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support it received, reflected in a turnover of more than 500 people.
The exhibition attracted a diverse audience ranging from casual visitors to art investors, contributors, donors, and ardent supporters, including students from the European School, who attended a guided visit.
Madeleine Liguemoh Ondoua, Ambassador of Cameroon to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was also present for the occasion. In her speech, she reiterated the importance of unity in our battle to uphold the universal rights of all. The Vernissage evening was also attended by Barthélémy Toguo, Ambassador for Peace at UNESCO, Simone Beck, President at the Luxembourg Commission for UNESCO, and Delphine Munro, Head of Arts and Culture at the European Investment Bank.
The association noted that artists from two continents trusted it with their incredible art (a total of more than 40 works and 20 international artists).
What Water added that its focus remains humanitarian missions and that it is ready for its next philanthropic mission in Cameroon, set to take place in February 2024. Attending from Luxembourg will be Axelle Salvage, Country Director, Gwen Tchongui, President, Louis Haas, Vice President, including special guest Alassane Leye from Koosmik. Another project in the pipeline for this year will be setting up a residency of ten European artists at Bandjoun Station, planned for the second half of 2024.
