Read testimonials from participants in our India Program
Our India Program focuses on policy design and analysis in a cross-cultural context, including contrasting national, state, and local policy design and analysis in the U.S. and in India.
Dr. Marcella D’Souza accepts Kyoto World Water Grand Prize
WOTR executive director, Dr Marcella D’Souza accepts the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize at the 2009 5th Triennial World Water Forum in Istanbul, Turkey. AFOW’s unique partnership with WOTR gives our students access to some of the world’s most respected and leading development professionals.
Program participants learn about organic farming techniques in Darewadi, India
Program participants learn about organic farming techniques as practiced at WOTR’s on-site training facility in Darewadi, India.
Dr. Marcella D’Souza and Mr. Crispin Lobo talk to students in Pune, India
WOTR’s Executive Director, Dr. Marcella D’Souza (far left) and Co-Founder, Mr. Crispin Lobo (right of Dr. D’Souza) answer students questions during a debriefing session Pune, India.

Welcome to the American Friends of WOTR website. We welcome your support in helping us protect the environment and in preventing environmental degradation.
We are currently offering educational immersion programs in India for individuals who wish to learn about successful managerial and policy responses to solve environmental challenges.
For more information, please read about our India Program.