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Together, let’s celebrate Earth Day. Because, we only have one Earth.
Earth Day is April 22, every year. Approximately one billion citizens from all walks of life around the globe observe it
Exploring Water and Sanitation Innovations in Southern India with CAWST
During their visit to Southern India, the CAWST team, along with local partners Seenivasan and Kanagavalli, delved into traditional and modern water management solutions. They explored the ancient rainwater collection systems and witnessed the transformative power of rehabilitated water tanks on community well-being and biodiversity. The team also highlighted innovative sanitation solutions like community toilet rehabilitation and a mobile fecal sludge treatment unit, showcasing local initiatives addressing critical water and sanitation challenges.
Innovative Water Solutions and Community Impact – CAWST's Journey in Delhi, India
In Delhi, India, the CAWST team, Shauna, Suneel, and Dan, along with the Sehgal Foundation's researchers, delved into innovative water solutions. Highlights include meeting Anil Sharma, founder of Sathi, who has impacted thousands with biosand filters following a personal crisis. The team also explored the interlinkages between chemical contamination, nutrition, and climate change's exacerbating effects. This segment of their journey showcases the transformative power of community-based solutions and the importance of sustainable technology in water management.
Greetings from Oman!
In the first installment of the 2024 Global Notebook series, Shauna Curry, CEO of CAWST, embarks on a journey to Oman to explore ancient water technologies. This trip sets the stage for a broader exploration of water management solutions that are both ancient and innovative, aimed at addressing today's climate challenges. The series promises to provide insights into sustainable water practices inspired by civilizations from arid regions like Oman.
Partnering for Impact in Cameroon
Meet our newly-validated training partners, Research and Development Without Borders.
Ensuring safe water for all: the vital role of household water treatment
CAWST’s role in the HWTS Network, going strong after 20 years.
Calgary charity and United States join efforts to scale up the delivery of global training for local water practitioners
The Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) is pleased to announce a $1.2M USD grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) to support its work providing in-person, hybrid and online learning for local water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practitioners around the world.
Empowering communities in Cambodia with clean water
WASH SDO (WASH Skills Development Organization) and CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology) are improving the lives of countless Cambodian families by ensuring access to clean water and sanitation.
What donors need to know about changes to the AMT
Updated: 2023-11-14
Donating securities directly to a charity is a smart and tax-effective alternative to donating cash because disposition of the securities to the charity is fully exempt from capital gains tax.
Water: a women's issue
Global water problems are worse for women, and women are solving them
Calgary charity announces important commitment on global stage at UN Water Conference in New York
Calgary charity, the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST), is one of a small number of Canadian organizations being represented at the upcoming once-in-a-generation UN Water Conference in New York, March 22–24, 2023. Intentionally scheduled on World Water Day, March 22, this meeting gathers member states and stakeholders to address the significant action needed to end the world’s water crisis.
Shauna Curry is Addressing One of the World’s Most Pressing Issues — and Women Around the World are Taking Action
Access to safe drinking water is one of the world's most pressing issues. CAWST CEO Shauna Curry shares the impact her organization is having on lives worldwide and how it's empowering women in local communities.
Active in Cambodia, applauded in Canada
CAWST partner recognized in ACGC Top 30 Under 30 during Canada's International Development Week
Water and travel are connected, and connect us.
March 22 is World Water Day. For Harris Switzman, the Calgary Airport Authority's Manager of Environment, it's a perfect time to discuss how water, air travel and CAWST are all related.