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Yes You Canva!

I have some exciting news: the Water Hub did its first-ever workshop and it was a Canva workshop! We talked all about making memes and how to use Canva to create your designs. For a lot of us who work in water communications, digital marketing is not our only job. Often we are doing media relations, event planning, and possibly even donor [...]
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The intersection of race and water during the COVID-19 crisis

As the mother of a soon-to-be first grader, I have always been pretty into handwashing. But the frequency and rigor have definitely increased during the pandemic. Something else that has increased is my awareness of the places that don’t always have enough soap and sinks for everyone to keep clean: schools, prisons, farms and food processing facilities, tent cities, etc. The COVID crisis has [...]
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Telling more human and hopeful stories

I started working in public affairs at a time when sending a press release meant thumbing through the trusty rolodex, and then standing over the fax machine for hours, punching numbers while it screeched away.  Technology has changed a lot about the logistics of communications, but its heart remains the same. Reporters and their readers still want a good story. Something they [...]
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Join the Water Hub team: We’re hiring!

 The Water Hub is currently hiring for two full-time staff positions! We're seeking a seasoned communications leader to join the team as Director of Strategic Communications. This person will provide hands-on help to partner organizations, and design and execute narrative campaigns that advance water justice and resilience. Learn more and apply online here.  We're also looking for a Communications Associate to provide writing, [...]
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