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Water without Borders, Water for Life
Photo Exhibition Opens in Yerevan

Yerevan, Armenia – The winners in Armenia of the South Caucasus photo
contest "Water without Borders, Water for Life" will be announced at an
opening and awards ceremony on April 16 at 5pm at the Academia Gallery, 24
Baghramyan Street. Cash prizes for one winner and two runners-up from
Armenia will be awarded at the ceremony. Fifty of the best photos submitted
to the contest in Armenia will be on display at the gallery April 16-20 (the
gallery hours are 11:00 to 18:00). The contest called for photos
illustrating water in nature, water use, water management, trans-boundary
water, and water pollution.

Twenty-five amateur and professional photographs from Armenia participated
in the South Caucasus regional photo contest organized by the USAID South
Caucasus Water Program in cooperation with Eurasia Partnership Foundation
and the British Council Armenia. The contest was held in Armenia, Azerbaijan
and Georgia to draw public attention to trans-boundary water issues in the
South Caucasus and the necessity for regional cooperation.

"Water in the South Caucasus, and particularly Armenia, is a treasure. Its
taste, quality and curing capacities are unique. But we have exploited this
resource and neglected our duty to keep that miraculous treasure clean and
available for future generations. Through these photos we hope to raise
awareness about the environmental harm that is caused by water pollution and
dumping of agricultural and household waste into the water supply, and
possibly even find solutions to water-related problems" says Gevorg
Ter-Gabrielyan, Country Director of Eurasia Partnership Foundation in
Armenia.

The South Caucasus Water Program, implemented by PA Consulting, has been
working since 2005 to promote cooperation among the governments of the three
South Caucasus countries on issues surrounding regional water management and
contribute to stronger environmental stewardship. On its third year the
program has focused on raising public awareness of water quality issues,
culminating in this photo contest.