Conrad's father, Apollo Korzeniowski, studied for six years at St. Petersburg University, which he left before earning a degree. Conrad's mother, Eva Bobrowska, was thirteen years younger than Apollo and the only surviving daughter in a family of six sons. After she met him in 1847, Eva was drawn to Apollo's poetic temperament and passionate patriotism, while he admired her lively imagination.
World Water Day: Bringing Awareness to Water Issues. World Water Day is held annually on March 22. It is an international day to increase public knowledge about the essential role water plays in global development and human prosperity. World Water Day offers an opportunity to focus global attention on the far-reaching impact water has on our world and on us.
World Water Week in Stockholm. World Water Week in Stockholm is the annual focal point for the globeâs water issues. It is organized by SIWI. In 2017, World Water Week will address the theme âwater and waste â reduce and reuseâ. In 2016, over 3,200 individuals and around 330 convening organizations from 130 countries participated in the Week.