Graduate Testimonials
March 2023
"Well-rounded training with site tours that make students fully understand water resources and the value of recycling wastewater and usage of seawater."
Mr Ogopotse Batlokwa Pule
Production Engineer- Potable Water
Water Utilities Corporation (WUC)
Botswana
"I have amassed vast knowledge in sustainable development management in integrated water resource management. Never have I ever attended such lectures – it was amazing to learn from such wonderful lecturers. I amassed advanced knowledge and take-home material. The lessons and tours were amazing and worth emulating. I rate GIMI number one in all the tours and training I have ever attended."
Mrs Lena Misiri
Zone Manager
Blantyre Water Board
Malawi
September 2022
"Excellent presentations. Amazing techniques… Would love to have more of such opportunities. I believe there's still a whole lot more that I and my fellow countrymen would learn from the Institute and Israel as a whole.
What the world needs is a mindset change, as we're usually looking outside for solutions to our problems and yet the GIMI programme helps one understand that the solutions are within. We don't always have to look for the most expensive technologies, but we need things that work."
Ms. Ngongite Nyabingo Chisiza
Scheme Coordinator
Northern Region Water Board (NRWB), Malawi
"Well done. I am impressed by the Golan heights water management approach. Water reservoirs in order to catch the rainwater on a small scale are perfectly developed.
The way these organisations function provides new ideas to be implemented in my country
Excellent course with many answers to my open questions. Brings new ideas and we don't believe now that anything is impossible!"
Mr Nodir Muhidinov
Deputy Project Manager
HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, Kyrgyzstan
May - June, 2021
"The program is taught by high caliber GIMI facilitators, using their first-hand experience in the development of the very successful Israel IWRM; the wisdom and principles of Israel's IWRM are applicable to small islands/island nations as they face head on the challenges of climate change."
Dr. Mitzi Pollisco
University of the Philippines, Open University
Philippines
"A good learning experience with GIMI, and that, for a country (Kenya) to achieve sustained economic development and prosperity, it has to develop a sound and well-amanged water system."
Mr. John Muvengei Kinyoki
Program Officer WASH
Anglican Development Services Eastern
Kenya
"Very insightful and thought provoking on how to replicate success locally"
Mr. Patrick C. Langat
Managing Director
Bomet Water Company Ltd
Kenya
March, 2021
"The programme was informative and enlightening, grateful for the knowledge imparted by the presenters."
Ms. Fiona Scantlebury
Utility Analyst - Water
Fair Trading Commission
Barbados
September - October 2020
"An excellent experience and life changing programme"
Hon. Mwachitu Karisa Kiringi
CECM
Water, Forestry, Environment and Natural Resources - Kilifi County Government
Kenya
"The program was highly informative and educative and help in planning and management of water resources in both urban, crop production system."
Mr. Abdullahi Madey Adan
CPC - KCSAP
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation
Kenya
"The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one – Malcolm S. Forbes. Surely my time with Galilee International Management Institute, on the course Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development has opened my mind to how to understand and tackle challenges to water as well as effective management of water."
Mr. Emmanuel Kwaw Mensah
Process Shift Supervisor
Zoomlion Ghana Ltd.
Ghana
"An holistic approach that gives skills and abilities to manage well the water ressource."
Mr. Epafrodit Verty
Monitoring Officer
Haiti Survive
Haiti
"Exciting and fruitful experience"
Mr. Iddrisu Abdul-Razak
Quality Health Safety and Environmental Leader
Amaja Tubular Service Ltd
Ghana
"Very educative and offers nice experience and exposure"
Mr. Kevin Obiero
ME (ATDC Siaya)
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation
Kenya
"It was very informative with vital lessons that can be implemented in my country."
Mr. Mark Sanka
Sub-County Agricultural engineer
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation
Kenya
"An enlightening experience!"
Mr. Maurice Wallace
Geographer/Geologist
Water Resources Authority
Jamaica
"Very interactive and applicable in our local situation"
Mr. Quentin Ngati
CESSCO
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation
Kenya
"The programme was very informative and also the delivery of the content was excellent."
Mr. Ramish Baichoo
Engineer
National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA)
Guyana
"Excellent learning experience having learnt alot on management of available water resources"
Ms. Kangogo Peris Jebet
Assistant Fisheries Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation
Kenya
"It has been very inspiring, it now puts me in a better position to advise my company on designing strategic water management strategy for especially poor rural areas where my organisation operates.I will love to learn more in the near future."
Ms. Rosemarie Yema Blake
Country Director
Living Water International
Sierra Leone
"This Program experience was one that was very engaging, informative, and very inspiring under the circumstances, the lecturers ensured and delivered excellently."
Ms. Shantoy Simms
Senior Secetary
National Irrigation Commission Limited
Jamaica
The Programme was truly integrated and posited empirical evidence that development is intrinsically linked to water resources management.
Mrs. Lisa Kirkland
Manager
National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)
Jamaica
February 2020
"Integrity in water resources management is a key pillar in economic development of a Country."
Eng. Philip Githii Gichuki
Managing Director
Kiambu Water & Sewerage Company Ltd
Kenya
"The programme leaves me with a very good understanding of IWRM principles and the ability to influence good IWRM principles and policies in my company and sphere of influence., within my country."
Mr. Andries Mathys Kok
Acting Chief Business Unit - South
Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater)
Namibia
"The program was insighful, practical with practical examples and tours and provided principles and concept that can be replicated in my country."
Mr. Dickson Gathu Njunge
Deputy Director - Water & Sanitation
Kiambu Water & Sewerage Company Ltd
Kenya
"The learning experience was exceptional because it was hands-on and I got to visit locations that brought to life what was taught in class."
Mr. Nanpet Jones Chuktu
Programme Manager
United Purpose Nigeria
Nigeria
"After the course, I feel like I have unlocked a fifth dimension to life."
Mr. Victor Mwangi Huria
Engineer - Asset Development Unit
Ruiru-Juja Water and Sewerage Company Limited
Kenya
"Very schedule,passionate and informative and it has encourage me more to offer my life as a servant to the people of Jamaica."
Ms. Keeba Kenecha Smith
Technical Auditor
National Water Commission
Jamaica
March 2019
"The course was beneficial to my work as a meteorologist because it helped me to see things differently when it comes to the way I use to see water and its benefits to mankind."
Mr. Albert Momolu Sherman
Assistant Director
Ministry of Transport, Division of Meteorology
Liberia
"The programme broadened my scope on how to efficiently and effectively manage water in my country using different models and module."
Mr. Arthur Titu Cooper
Field Geologist
Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy
Liberia
"This training course has added additional knowledge and skills to my daily work. I will use the experience gained to improve our weather and information at the Liberia Meteorological Service, Ministry of Transport, Liberia."
Mr. Eugene V S Gar-Glahn
Research Officer (Meteorologist)
Ministry of Transport
Liberia
"My two weeks spent at Galilee International Management Institute were the most recent nourishing knowledge expansion period of my life so far."
Mr. Gbemado-Medecy Hessou
Acting Director
Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy
Liberia
"Sharing of the challenges encountered by Israel and how the challenges were dealt with makes one to have an idea on how to address their challenges."
Dr. Asumani Nkafansiyanji Akim Ungwe
Director of Operations
Northern Region Water Board (NRWB)
Malawi
"This course was very enlighting and exposed me to many technologies and strategies which can benefit my home country Suriname."
Mr. Adley Ryan Breeveld
Technical Officer
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Suriname
"The course deals with quantifying water resources for present and future use, it also identify means of getting extra water for various uses and how to efficiently use the available resources."
Ms. Hannah Chipo Chamwari Chiwanda
Projects Engineer
Northern Region Water Board (NRWB)
Malawi
October 2018
"Galilee Institute has prepared me not to copy and paste the knowledge shared with me and colleagues but to reason within my situation and take the appropriate reasonable decisions that can change lives positively."
Mr. Mohammed Rashid Khalid
Agricultural Engineer
Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA)
Ghana
"This programme has fulfilled its objectives as it relates to teaching other countries how to manage their water resources efficiently, even if that country has an abundance of that resource. the lectures were on point and relevant, this was complemented my a lot of practical trips. Great Job!"
Mr. Quincy Sylvester Thom
Senior Environmental Officer
Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC)
Guyana
"This was a really worthwhile training for me as a Water professional!!! If given the opportunity, ''I will not miss coming for this training for anything"
Mr. Charles Na'anyen Dashe
Water Habitat Engineer
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Nigeria
"I am glad to be associated with GIMI to enhance agricultural production and kick poverty out of Africa forever."
Engr Moses Anguyo
Civil Engineer
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)
Ugand
"If we are to save to future generation from hunger, sustainably use water, Israel should be used as case study"
Mr. Zachary Mosimoson Atwoki Baguma
Ag. Director Director Geological Survey and Mines
Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development
Uganda
July 2018
"Climate Change is IWRM, if we are to sustain the planet earth in the emerging changing climate trend we must adopt the principles of IWRM in the management of our natural resources.Thus, GIMI is the right place to be."
Mr. Ayuba Yalaks Anda
Water Resources Specialist
Nigerian Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), Under the World Bank
Nigeria
"In order to keep abreast with latest developments, GIMI is the ideal place for all professionals who want to combine good theoretical concepts and practical approaches for advancement and sustainability of his/her profession."
Mr. Mukaila Segun Babarinde
Hydrologist/Climate Change Expert
Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR)
Nigeria
"I consider Galilee Institute as one of the best in providing tailor-made, customised and fit-to-purpose training on Integrated Water Resources Management for a wide range of professionals in a balanced and well coordinated fashion. We greatly benefited from their vast experience and expertise."
Mr. Salisu Mohammed Dahiru
National Project Coordinator
Nigerian Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), Under the World Bank
Nigeria
"This course is beneficial and it brings development to my area especially the arid region in terms water management. It also widens my knowledge."
Mr. Shade Davies Adekola
Assistant Chief Technical Officer
Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR)
Nigeria
"The Water Resource Management Programme is a Package filled with world knowledge. Everyone need to learn about the need to conserve water. Water is Life, without it, there is no survival."
Mrs. Becky Aku
Operations Analyst
Nigerian Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), Under the World Bank
Nigeria
March 2018
"Israel water resources management a platform for improvement of Global Water Resources Management."
Eng. Andrew Rhobe Kacheyo
Planning & Development Manager
Southern Region Water Board
Malawi
"Galilee International Management Institute has opened up a new horizon in IWRM tools and methods and techniques that are applicable to my areas of responsibilities in my country."
Mr. Orin Errol Browne
Manager- Water Resources & Climate Change
Guyana Water Incorporated
Guyana
"VERY PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE IS GAINED WITH HIGHLY EXPERIENCED LECTURERS"
Mr. Godfrey Michael Mwenelupembe
Projects Manager
Mount Carmel Construction
Malawi
October 2017
"The IWRM course was beneficial, relevant and even though it was designed for the agriculture sector, it can be applied to other sectors such as mining which I am a part of."
Ms. Shenelle Shemain Agard
Environmental Officer
Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC)
Guyana
"The training has been an eye opener in pursuing the management of water resources in an integrated manner for diverse uses in face of natural calamities like droughts and floods and where holistic management is a prerequisite."
Mr. Peter Ngoanamathe Nthathakane
Chief Technical Officer
Water Commission
Lesotho
"The study tours were particularly beneficial by allowing participants to see first hand the various facilities and more importantly interact with the managers of these facilities."
Mrs. Angela Ann Lisa Franklin
Hydrologist
Guyana Water Incorporated
Guyana
"My study stay in Israel was awesome thanks to Galilee Institute for wonderful and captivating lectures, study tours, Holy Land Excursions and unforgettably wonderful hospitality."
Mr. Rodger Millar Munthali
Scheme Coordinator (Engineer)
Northern Region Water Board
Malawi
"The practical approach embedded in the course was so enriching and encouraging. I am now going back confident that in fact it is possible to implement programmes with positive change when I go back hope. I am inspired."
Mr. Francis Edgar Denis Munthali
Director of Finance
Northern Region Water Board
Malawi
July 2017
"Water is a scarce capital that can determine life expectancy of future generations. Sustainable Development is attainable through integrated Water Resource Management."
Mr. Aaron Ekipetot Nanok
Agriculture Officer (Crop Development)
Turkana County Government
Kenya
"If you want to make a difference in desert agriculture, walk a journey with GIMI......such an awesome experience being in an institution surrounded by a loving community."
Mr. Moses Ekai Lokura
Land Reclamation Officer I
Turkana County Government
Kenya
March 2017
"Before attending to Integrated Water Resources Management Programme with the Galilee International Management Institute, my understanding of water supply delivery was based on a single water source to single typet of customers. Through this programme, I have learnt that water resource management means more than one source, one purpose and also non-traditions means of managing the water resource. Water will always be there with integrated management of the water resource."
Mr. Eng. Edward Moses Mbesa
Director of Operations
Southern Region Water Board
Malawi
"The knowledge sharing facilitated by Galilee International Management Institute is profound and very useful. It has the potential to promote best practice in the Water sector, as well as positively impacting other livelihoods that are dependent on water."
Mr. Eng. Olakunle Timothy Olatunji
Chief Lecturer
National Water Resources Institute Kaduna Nigeria
Nigeria
November 2016
"If you have a water scarcity the solution is in GIM. Lovely institution, lovely people."
Ms. Jane Wangari Gakure
Project Natural Resources Management Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
Kenya
"It was good thing that I got this knowledge from the school. I am going to use the knowledge to teach people in my country on the way forward on water management."
Dr. Chima Okoko Ogba
Project Director
Geoid and Environmental Services Limited
Nigeria
"In the face of climate change, the course equipped me with techniques, approaches and best practices of conserving water resources as a coping strategy in future."
Mr. Simon Akwetaireho
Community Development Specialist
Ministry of Water and Environment
Uganda
"Galilee International Management Institute is the right training institution for those who choose to have unlimited solutions in a limited world."
Ms. Joyce Kanini Mutinda
Human Resources Manager
Coast Water Services Board
Kenya
"For matters development and management of water resources, Galiliee International Management Institute is a step ahead."
Mr. Elisha Jack Oraro
County Resident Monitor
Water Services Trust Fund
Kenya
"Extremely Beneficial Training Programme for the Water Resources Sector in Ghana."
Mr. Joseph Atsu Tsagli
Chief Programme Officer/Head
Kasoa Area Office Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Ghana
"The Galilee International Management Institute is equipped with tools, lecturers, connections and knowledge to provide a different high level experience. They have integrated the technicality of water sources, the necessity of knowledge in project management and the Israel experience, all in their programme and it is impressive."
Ms.Pamela Louise Mercado Tolentino
Senior Research Associate
Environment Monitoring Laboratory
The Philippines
"The training is inclusive, interactive, intuitive and has timeless state of the art and cutting edge technologies that i find can tangibly be mimicked in my Country and most African States at large."
Eng. Charles Ngala Kithome
Engineering Geologist
Aqua Rural Infrastructure Development Solutions (ARIDS)
Kenya
"THE COURSE IS TIMELY AND HIGHLY BENEFICIAL FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT."
The. Hon. Mr. Joel Mwangi Wamichwe
County Executive Committee Member
Laikipia County Government
Kenya
"Excellent facility, and really good programme. I would not hesitate to recommend this to any manager or sector leader who would like to take in some really innovative knowledge and take it home with them."
Mr. Robert Tiwona Hanjahanja
Chief Executive Officer
Southern Region Water Board
Malawi
October 2015
“The programme and the study tours in the Galilee institute made me learn that other than the knowhow, it is critical that the knowledge is shared and the collective responsibility is important in taking your organisation and country forward. Which is an important value I have learnt and will apply the best way possible to change my country.”
Hon. Ms. Vivian Sereti Mpetti
County Executive Committee (CEC) Member: Roads, Transport & Public WorksNarok County Government
Kenya
“I"It is amazing to see for the first time ever a country, Israel, meeting the country's water demand as projected in the water master plan.”
Mr. Edwin Majaliwa Lenga
Acting Managing Director
Coast Water Service Board
Kenya
“Israel is a desert country but there is water every where for both domestic and agriculture.The country has invested in these areas because of the technology they taught to the people .Can we as different nations invest in such areas rather than spending funds on projects that do not benefit the people. Why cannt we spend in infrastructure, education and technology rather than in military equipment. Why are we killing each other?”
Dr. Moathodi Letshwenyo
e Lecturer, Acting Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)
Botswana
