Our River, Our Life: A Sustainability Project Dhurakij Pundit University
Goals of ‘Our River, Our Life’ Project by DPU:
"Our River, Our Life" has 3 main Goals:
1. Educate and upskill DPU students on Plastic pollution, waste reduction, recycling and circular economy and training them to become trainers for local school awareness programs
2. Education and raise awareness in local schools on issues of waste and pollution in the Chao Phraya river with the objective to bring behavior change in reducing waste, understanding recycling and its limitations and introduce them to circular economy principles.
3. Clean up Chao Phraya river by collaborating with a German company everwave operating in Thailand since 2023 to collect waste and process it sustainably.
Join the Movement – Make a difference!
We are actively seeking sponsors and partners to support this initiative financially.
Our Funding Target:
1. Short Term Target – 350,000 THB (1 year to 2 Years project implementation timeline)
2. Long Term Target – 700,000 THB (up to 3 years project implementation timeline)
Measurable Outcomes Based on Sponsorship Amount:
Our sponsors can see measurable outcomes of how many DPU and local students we educate through this project and how many KGs of waste is collected based on the amount donated to DPU.
*Note that the metrics increase with the amount donated and also the timeline of implementation.
Brand Visibility of Sponsors:
— Brand Visibility Based on Sponsorship Tiers
Project Kickoff – A Step Towards Cleaner Rivers
On January 27, 2025, ‘Our River, Our Life’ 2025 was officially launched at Dhurakij Pundit University (DPU). The event was inaugurated by Dr. Darika Lathapipat, President of DPU, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort toward environmental sustainability.
“Over the next few months, our students will engage with communities, schools, and businesses to educate, raise awareness, and collect funds for cleaning the Chao Phraya River. Through these efforts, they will not only contribute to a cleaner environment but also gain invaluable lessons in sustainability, communication, collaboration, and leadership.”
— Dr. Darika Lathapipat, President of DPU
— Aj. Nicky, Dean of IC, and student representatives from Hydrix team presenting the "Our River, Our Life" project.
Representing Clemens Feigl, CEO and Co-Founder of everwave, we were honored to welcome Jacqueline Plaster, Regional Manager for Southeast Asia. She shared insights into everwave’s innovative approach, which utilizes advanced technology to detect, collect, sort, and manage river waste efficiently.
— Ms. Jacqueline Plaster, Regional Manager Southeast Asia at Everwave, giving a presentation to the event attendees.
The event also featured Likki-Lee Pitzen, First Secretary for Climate, Culture, and Press at the German Embassy Bangkok, who underscored the importance of tackling river pollution and the vital role students play in driving environmental change.
— Ms. Likki-Lee Pitzen, First Secretary for Climate, Culture, and Press at the German Embassy Bangkok.
A special highlight was the participation of The Namjai Team from Wellington College International School Bangkok — our first school-based collaboration dedicated to raising awareness and fundraising for the project.
— Aj. Nitika Bhardwaj with the Namjai Team from Wellington International College, Bangkok.
We extend our gratitude to our distinguished guests, including Dr. Pattanant Petchechoo, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Siridech Kumsuprom, Vice President for Strategic Alliance, for their invaluable support. We also appreciate the presence and engagement of Samantha Lauver-Marion, Director of Global Partnerships at the Asian Institute of Hospitality Management, Mr. Mani Mahesh Aurora, Life Design Coach and Founder of Impact Investors, as well as Mr. Nattapong Eiammtal from Principal Capital Plc.
This kickoff marks the start of a collective journey toward cleaner waterways and a more sustainable future. However, our mission doesn’t end here. Real change requires continuous action, commitment, and collaboration. We invite individuals, businesses, and communities to join us in making a lasting impact — because our rivers are not just waterways, they are the lifelines of our environment and our future.
Meet Our Partner: Everwave
Everwave, a pioneering German company committed to environmental conservation. Everwave has been actively engaged in the Chao Phraya River Cleanup Project in Thailand since 2023. Everwave is an organization dedicated to removing waste from rivers using innovative technologies while promoting sustainable environmental practices. Their approach combines AI-powered waste collection, community engagement, and long-term ecological impact.
Other Partnership Opportunities
💡 Become our knowledge partner
Send your experts to run an education session with our students — IC-DPU will promote your brand on social media and acknowledge as our ‘Knowledge Partner’ of our website
Thank You to Our Valued Partners
Project Partner – everwave GmbH
Knowledge Partner – Impact Investors Co., Ltd
Join Us – Be a Part of the Change!
Contact us
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +66-954-7300 Ext. 622