World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2025

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

Together, We Made Waves of Change 🌍💙

This photo captures the heart of WCDP2025 — the people.
Delegates, speakers, volunteers, organisers, partners, and teams from around the world came together with one mission: to make our waters safer for all.

Thank you for your passion, your expertise, your energy, and your belief in this global movement.
WCDP2025 was not just a conference, it was a community, a family, and a shared commitment to saving lives.

We are deeply grateful for every one of you.
Until we meet again, let the Waves of Change continue. 🌊

28/11/2025

WCDP2025 — Day 3 Recap 🌍

Our final day brought powerful plenaries, and a memorable closing ceremony celebrating the people and partnerships driving global drowning prevention forward.

27/11/2025

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible WCDP2025 Volunteers.💙

Your energy and commitment kept the conference running smoothly and warmly welcoming, from supporting delegates to coordinating sessions, exhibitions, workshops, and logistics.

You are the true embodiment of “Waves of Change.”
Thank you for representing the power of youth leadership and for contributing to this global movement. 🌍

27/11/2025

The success of WCDP2025 reflects the hard work and dedication of an exceptional team — the Conference Program Committee.
Their leadership, coordination, and vision were instrumental in shaping a truly global and impactful conference.

Program Committee
• Dr Justin Scarr – Chair
• Wim Nuyens – ILS
• Dr Joost Bierens
• Colleen Saunders
• Ingy El Shazly
• Dr Hazem El Rouby
• Tamer Samy – Operations

We extend our appreciation to each member for their commitment, professionalism, and invaluable contribution to WCDP2025.

Together, they helped deliver a conference that will leave a lasting impact on drowning prevention worldwide. 🌍

27/11/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the World Drowning Prevention Day 2025 Reel Competition!

🏆 1st Place
Sharjah Marine, United Arab Emirates
Representative: Ms. Heba Shalaby

🥈 2nd Place
Salvamento Aquático, Portugal
Representative: Mr. Tiago Franco

🥉 3rd Place
EPSA, Argentina
Representative: Mr. Leonardo Manino

We celebrate your creativity to raising awareness about drowning prevention.

Thank you for using your voice to make waters safer around the world. 🌍

27/11/2025

We are honoured to recognise Dr. Justin Scarr, Chair of the WCDP2025 Program Committee, for his exceptional leadership and vision throughout this year’s conference.

His expertise, guidance, and long-standing commitment to drowning prevention played a vital role in shaping WCDP2025.

Thank you, Dr.Scarr, for your remarkable contribution to the conference and to the global drowning prevention community.🌍

27/11/2025

We are proud to recognise Ingy El Shazly for her outstanding leadership and central role in the success of WCDP2025.

Her hard work, professionalism, and passion truly reflect the spirit and excellence of this conference.

Thank you, Ingy, for your remarkable contribution to making WCDP2025 a global success. 💙🌍