At Association WATER STORIES, we believe that protecting our planet’s most vital resource begins with education and imagination. We are a dedicated group of environmental advocates, educators, and creatives based in Switzerland.
Yadolah Dodge
Yadolah Dodge is a professor emeritus at the University of Neuchâtel. Despite his full-time position at the university, he has always devoted himself to the arts—photography, painting, and film. He produced the documentary films “Turicum,” “Dear Son,” “Moving Heart,” and “Where the Mountain and Lake Whisper.” He exhibits his new approach to photography in various galleries and is the author of books published by Oxford University Press, Springer-Verlag, John Wiley New York, North-Holland, and Dunod Paris.
Fereshteh B. Hunkeler
Dr. Fereshteh Bagherimiyab Hunkeler is an Environmental Engineer (PhD, EPFL) and education leader specializing in fluid mechanics, sustainable water systems, and water quality. With a career spanning from postdoctoral research at the University of Waterloo to leading recognized educational initiatives in Switzerland, she excels at bridging the gap between scientific innovation and community-based education.She combines her technical and academic expertise in environmental science with innovative, child-centered and project-based pedagogy. Her work focuses on connecting science, storytelling, and creativity to transform complex environmental concepts into engaging learning experiences, inspiring children and communities to protect water and the environment.
Nemat Solat
Nemat is a multilingual educator and language specialist with a strong foundation in language pedagogy, curriculum design, and learner-centered instruction. His professional experience spans classroom teaching, arts-integrated approaches, and differentiated learning for both children and adults. Nemat combines structured planning with creative methodologies to foster engagement, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding. He is particularly passionate about building bridges between languages and cultures, supporting learner growth, and applying evidence-based pedagogical strategies to create meaningful educational experiences.