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P.Eng., PhD Candidate

Category: WIL-India

Bhuj and deepening our group

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Sylvie Spraakman in WIL-India

Yesterday we arrived in Bhuj after quite the ordeal at the Mumbai airport. That place is mayhem, then add to that that we are a group of more than 40 people - and eek! All worked out and we arrived at our hotel and had more mayhem as each of us had to hand fill … Continue reading Bhuj and deepening our group →

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Lessons from a fishing village 

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Sylvie Spraakman in WIL-India

We visited a fishing village that is located on the sea side of the Bhandra neighbourhood , which is a posh neighbourhood with coffee shops, a dog park, a jogging lane, and lovely promenades along the sea. Where Bhandra didn't look beautiful was on the sea side - you could see piles of garbage, sewage … Continue reading Lessons from a fishing village  →

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Being a tourist and water nerd in Mumbai 

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sylvie Spraakman in WIL-India

The Water Innovation Lab India team has been going for a few days and I am excited for more. Here is what we have done so far and what I have learned!  Connections are best made through shared experience. On my first day a few of us had a great experience of seeing the sea … Continue reading Being a tourist and water nerd in Mumbai  →

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7 themes

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Sylvie Spraakman in WIL-India

I am writing this while in transit to Mumbai to start Water Innovation Lab India. This is my first time blogging on a smart phone.  There are 7 themes that make up the WIL experience, and our "resource guests" (aka experts who provide the knowledge context stories excitement etc) have provided us with readings on … Continue reading 7 themes →

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Off to India!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Sylvie Spraakman in WIL-India

I am one of 40 lucky people attending Water Innovation Lab India! I am leaving January 16, 2017. I will be writing about the adventure and learning experience on my new water blog, so please follow along here. Here's a little more bout the trip: Water Innovation Lab India (WIL India) is a 12-day program … Continue reading Off to India! →

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