One Minute #WaterAction Commitments made by Intl. High School Students at the 2025 #JUCAwardsCeremony – Part 2 of 2 | For Part-1
#JUCAwardsCeremony | #WaterActionDecade | #LMGlobalOrg.

Introduction: 
[LMGlobal.Org] In this part-2, we are excited to present you #OneMinute #WaterActionCommitments, which were initially made at the 2025 J.U.C. Awards on the #WaterDay on March 22, 2025, by the following international high school students based in India, Sri Lanka, and Türkiye:
Mr. Sehas Gamage, #Media, Sri Lanka | Miss. Defne Aslan, #Innovation, Türkiye | Mr. Jowish J. Angelo, #Media, India | Mr. Kağan İpek, #Innovation, Türkiye | Mr. S.M. Vebinesh Kumar, #Research, India | Miss. Azra Bildik, #Research, Türkiye | Mr. Helitha Rehan Athukorale, #Writing, Sri Lanka | Mr. S.M. Vikaash Kumar, #Innovation, India | Miss. Yağmur Erdinç, #Writing, Türkiye.

ONE MINUTE #WATERACTION COMMITMENTS MADE BY INTL. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT THE 2025 #JUCAWARDSCEREMONY

Although each of the award recipients made a #WaterAction commitment at the 2025 J.U.C. Awards Ceremony on the #WorldWaterDay on March 22, 2025, however, everyone did not submit each of their commitments. A combination of Parts 1 & 2 only reflects the ones received in writing, followed by the award ceremony.
Through posting these #OneMinute #WaterAction commitments, we hope to inspire both high school students, youth in general, and all generations to make their commitments to the #WaterActionDecade as well.
Enjoy and inspire. – LMGlobal.Org

Mr. SEHAS GAMAGE, Second Place in #Media Category #JUCAwards2025
Whyteleafe Performing Arts Academy,  Sri Lanka) A.C.E. Ocean Guardian 

Water is an important resource. It fuels our bodies, grows our food, and sustains our planet.
This World Water Day, my commitment is that I’m choosing to be part of the solution by starting with the little things, like turning off taps, fixing leaks, and reusing water. Also, an important goal is to raise awareness in local areas and communities. My solutions focus on fully utilizing water. Before using millions of dollars to create devices to save water, the best way we can start is by preventing the wastage of the water we use now. Water utilization is a vision that we can achieve if we put our minds to it.
Efficiently using our resources can save not only us, but the future generations. It’s hard to imagine a world without water, but if we continue our ways, the theory will turn into a unpleasant reality. This is why time is of the essence. We need to utilize and save our planet before it’s too late.
I’m standing with the Water Action Decade because access to clean water isn’t just a privilege, it’s a right. Every action, no matter how small, adds up. Smarter choices today mean a healthier, more sustainable future for all of us.
#Video A.C.E. OCEAN GUARDIAN

DEFNE ASLAN, Second Place in #Innovation Category #JUCAwards2025
Darüşşafaka High School, Türkiye – OxHygiene

Thank you to the Light Millennium organization for this prestigious award. I am truly honored to have my voice heard through this recognition.
In my essay, I explored the vital role of phytoplankton in our oceans and proposed ways to enhance their ability to produce oxygen in deep, dark zones—areas where sunlight cannot reach, but life still struggles to survive.
I focused on innovative solutions such as bioengineering light-efficient phytoplankton and utilizing renewable energy-powered artificial lighting systems. These approaches aim to restore oxygen levels in the ocean’s depths, creating a more habitable environment for marine species and supporting the fragile balance of underwater ecosystems.
My ideas align with the Water Action Agenda’s commitment to sustainable water and ocean management.
By addressing oxygen depletion in deep-sea regions, we move closer to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6, not only by promoting clean and accessible water, but by recognizing that ocean health is inseparable from global sustainability.
Let us not forget that even in the deepest, darkest places on Earth, life yearns to breathe. And sometimes, all it takes is one idea, one effort, one light—to make that possible.
I believe that together, we can bring life back to the depths. We can ensure a future where water is valued, protected, and teeming with life—for everyone, everywhere.
Thank you.
OxHygiene

JOWISH J AGNELO, Third Place in #Media Category #JUCAwards2025
Through IGEN, India #Video #WaterForLife
My Water Action Day Commitment

My water action day commitment is to “Conserve Water and Tackle the Problems of Water Wastage.”
The best way to do this is by using the most modern method – Technology. In other words, by implementing # AI-based technology.
Thank You
Video: Water For Life

KAĞAN İPEK, Third Place in the #Innovation Category #JUCAwards2025
Darüşşafaka High School, Türkiye – SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT

Thank you so much to the Light Millennium organization for this incredible opportunity. It’s an honor to be here as a finalist and to share my passion for sustainable water management with all of you.
Water is one of our most precious resources, yet we often take it for granted. My project focuses on collecting, treating, and reusing water in the most efficient way possible by using AI and IoT. By maximizing greywater reuse, reducing waste, and running everything on solar energy, we can create a system that’s not only sustainable but also adaptable for both cities and rural areas. Leak detections and water safety is also a part of my work because the systems we use should be sustainable and long lasting.
This isn’t just a project, it’s a vision for the future. If we want to make real change, we need to rethink how we use and manage water. I believe that with the right technology and the right mindset, we can ensure clean water access for everyone, everywhere.
Let’s take action today, because every drop matters.
Thank you
 SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT

AZRA BİLDİK, Special Award in #Research Category #JUCAwards2025
Darüşşafaka High School, Türkiye – SAVE THE MARINE

Thank you to the Light Millennium organization for this prestigious award. We are deeply honored to have our work recognized and to share our vision for a sustainable future.
Our project focuses on protecting marine ecosystems by preventing the hunting of prohibited fish species, especially young and endangered ones. Overfishing indicates a threat to ocean biodiversity. If we continue at the current rate, studies show that we may only have enough seafood left for the next 23 years. This alarm motivated us to take action. We developed an innovative device that uses advanced detection technology to identify
fish based on their size, color, and fin structure. When a prohibited species, such as immature fish or endangered ones, is detected, the system issues a warning, ensuring
these vital species are left unharmed. It also supports the long-term health and stability of marine ecosystems.
Our mission is to take a side on Water Action and its commitment to protecting our planet’s water resources. But this is just the beginning. Each of us has a role to play in
protecting our oceans, whether by supporting raising awareness or embracing new technologies. Together, we have the power to make a difference. By protecting marine life
today, we ensure that future generations will benefit from healthy, thriving seas. Thank you again for this incredible honor, and let’s continue to make every action count.
Thank you.
SAVE THE MARINE

HELITHA REHAN ATHUKORALE, Third Place, in #Writing Category #JUCAwards2025
Whyteleafe Performing Arts Academy, Sri Lanka –  DROP OF HOPE
One Minute Commitment to the Water Action Decade

My commitment to the Water Action Decade has started on a personal level. At our house, we have started to limit wasting water, and I too have started building my rainwater collection system to water the plants in our garden. I am also planning on doing research on water in Sri Lanka so that I can share my findings with the world. Sri Lanka holds a long history of irrigation since the time of our great kings; sharing that knowledge with the world can help reduce water scarcity around the globe. Water is not just another resource to us; it is perhaps the most important resource to mankind, and we should treat it not just as a scarce resource but also as a sacred resource. The sacred resource that is the building unit of life that it is important to keep in mind that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.
DROP OF HOPE

S.M. VIKAASH KUMAR, Special Award in #Innovation Category #JUCAwards2025
IGEN, India – NANOTECHNOLOGY BASED WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR TEXTILE INDUSTRY
Advanced nanomaterials like graphene oxide and TiO₂ improve wastewater treatment, enabling reuse in textile industries while reducing costs and conserving water. I will raise awareness through projects, YouTube, and workshops to promote eco-friendly water treatment for all.

YAĞMUR ERDİNÇ, Encouragement Award in #Writing Category #JUCAwards2025
Darüşşafaka High School, Türkiye –  ARID DREAMS OF A THIRSTY GIRL

First of all, thank you to the Light Millennium organization for your efforts and this award. I am grateful to be heard and recognized with my story. I am honored to be deemed worthy of this award.
As you remember, my story is about a little girl called Eva who didn’t understand the significance of water until she dreamt of losing every last drop slowly. My wish for all people reading would be not to end up like Eva realized beforehand.
Water Action Agenda’s commitment to searching for solutions for water scarcity and bringing awareness to society by taking a big role in this realization. As a result, the voices of millions of people like Eva in my story can be represented. I hope for and work towards a future where everyone has access to clean water.
It is important to remember that it is just a simple dream for Eva and a real-life tragedy for us. We should do the best we can to save every drop.
ARID DREAMS OF A THIRSTY GIRL