"International Women’s Day is an important reminder that efforts and resources are still continuously needed to ensure that women are well-represented and included in key issues, like water, around the globe."
Gracia Plenita Agnindhira, Training and Development Coordinator, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)

How would you describe your work to someone who may be unfamiliar with your area of work?
What drew you to working in water in particular?
What does a day in your job look like?
What does water stewardship mean to you?
What achievement are you most proud of when it comes to your work with AWS?
I can think of several examples which are close to my heart. One of them is being part of the team that first introduced water stewardship to the Indonesian audience and built the foundation for future engagement. I am also greatly proud of the work involved in refreshing the AWS Standard System Training course to better meet the needs of our alliance, which ultimately helps us to achieve the AWS mission of igniting and nurturing global and local leadership in credible water stewardship.
What stage would you say you are at in your water stewardship journey?
Aude: We started implementing the AWS Standard in 2019. The internal diagnosis was the first step. Due to our scope (multiple sites, integrated production plus packing operation) and dimensions (47 farms and one packhouse under a unique central management system), it was a real challenge.
We could have selected only a few farms to implement the Standard, but it would have made it more difficult to scale up the process afterward. Water stewardship is now part of our day-to-day work and we have just had our first AWS audit. I think we are at an intermediary stage. We still need to learn and share!
What does International Women’s Day mean to you?
IWD 2024 urges us to ‘Inspire Inclusion,’ emphasizing the importance of promoting understanding and valuing women’s inclusion. Have you experienced moments in your career where feeling included led to positive outcomes or decisions?
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