CHANGING THE STATUS QUO ON WATER
#WATERHACKATHONPK
A hackathon was held in Lahore to discuss the looming water crisis in Pakistan. It has been reported that Pakistan will run dry by 2025 alongside the current threat of alarmingly high levels of arsenic in the water, the challenge is great.
The aim of the Hackathon was to raise awareness in water sector challenges. Therefore the Objective is to Develop, Innovate Engage & Collaborate and Learn through establishing a solution to the water crisis.
Participants had access to public data- and personal experiences of the crisis , to address long standing complexities surrounding water and sanitation.
Pakistan’s top issue is water shortage with the widespread convergence of mobile use in the country, Participants were made aware of digital platforms and the opportunities they offer in reach, participation and transparency, most importantly low cost.
Digital Talk on the
Water Crisis
A hackathon was held in Lahore to discuss the looming water crisis in Pakistan. It has been reported that Pakistan will run dry by 2025 alongside the current threat of alarmingly high levels of arsenic in the water, the challenge is great.
The aim of the Hackathon was to raise awareness in water sector challenges. Therefore the Objective is to Develop, Innovate Engage & Collaborate and Learn through establishing a solution to the water crisis. Participants had access to public data- and personal experiences of the crisis, to address long standing complexities surrounding water and sanitation.
Pakistan’s top issue is water shortage with the widespread convergence of mobile use in the country, Participants were made aware of digital platforms and the opportunities they offer in reach, participation and transparency, most importantly low cost.
Key Issues To Address
The effects of dirty water on the populace
Pakistan is dependent on a single river system
Access to clean water
The overuse of tube wells.
Pakistan’s Water at Risk- Health Related Risks-
Key recommendations to solve this on the day
Education solutions 60% of population is youth
How can we engage them on the issue- via tools apps games
Political engagement
Participants & Judges
Deputy Director Engr Ahmad Zeeshan Bhatti
Pakistan Council for Research in Water Resources (PCRWR)
Abubakr Muhammad Technology (WIT) PhD - Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Director, Center for Water Informatics
Umair Sheikh Arazi PK
Team Awaaz Student Activists
Farakat Ali, WaterAid