Our Mission
Our comprehensive approach addresses the legal, ecological, educational, and community dimensions of water protection. Each pillar reinforces the others, creating a holistic framework for lasting change.
Legal Recognition of Living Entities
We promote the legal recognition of rivers as living entities possessing intrinsic rights, notably the right to exist, to flow freely, to be free from pollution, and to maintain their essential ecosystem functions.
Connecting Water Health to Human Rights
We raise awareness and educate the public on the vital link between the health of hydrographic networks and fundamental human rights, such as access to clean drinking water, food security, and physical and mental well-being.
Natural Gardens for Biodiversity
We act for the preservation and restoration of riparian corridors, considered "natural gardens" essential to biodiversity, by promoting sustainable land management practices.
Research, Monitoring & Legal Coordination
We establish a research, environmental monitoring, and legal coordination center to act as a spokesperson for aquatic ecosystems before decision-making bodies.
Building Community Engagement
We develop environmental education programs and water-focused artistic initiatives to strengthen community engagement toward the protection of watersheds.
Supporting Charitable Purposes
We receive donations, legacies, and other contributions of a similar nature in cash, securities, or real estate; administer such donations, legacies, and contributions; and organize fundraising campaigns for the purpose of collecting funds for charitable purposes.
“When we defend the rights of rivers, we defend the rights of all living beings who depend on them — including ourselves.”
— RJHQ Founding Principle