Become a Wavemaker
Join us in helping 230 million people by 2030
A better future starts with water
Imagine a world where the single biggest barrier to a child’s health, education, and future is not money or politics. It is water.
For more than 2 billion people, that is reality.
Safe drinking water is the starting line for opportunity. Without it, children struggle to stay in school, families lose income to preventable illness, and entire communities are held back from reaching their potential.
Our model is highly cost-effective
For less than $0.38, we can help improve a person’s water, sanitation, or hygiene,
creating healthier families and stronger communities.
Because when knowledge is shared, it multiplies.
Read More In Our Annual ReportCAWST delivers the knowledge that makes it possible
From our headquarters in Calgary, we equip organizations and communities around the world with the training, tools, and expertise to keep water safe for life.
As a licensed professional engineering firm and Canadian charity, we combine technical expertise with open-access knowledge to help communities solve water challenges themselves.
Other ways to donate
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Monthly giving
If you would like to join our monthly Water Circle giving program, make changes to an existing monthly subscription, or explore other ways to give, please connect with Marie Miles directly at give@cawst.org.
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Donate securities
Use our Gift of Securities form. Fill out your details and send it to give@cawst.org.
Looking for more info about securities & Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)? Read our blog or contact us at give@cawst.org.
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Planned giving
Leave a legacy by including CAWST in your estate planning.
Learn about leaving a legacy gift to CAWST or connect with us at give@cawst.org.
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Mail a cheque
Donations can be made payable to “Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology” and mailed to:
B12, 6020 – 2 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta Canada
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Wire transfer or EFT
Our team would be happy to assist you with this.
Please contact give@cawst.org to get started.
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Donate from the USA
Are you from the United States of America?
Please visit our CAF America donation site to give now and to ensure that you are issued the proper tax receipt.
What you can expect when you give to CAWST
Meaningful change
By being a donor to CAWST, more lifesaving water and sanitation projects will get started, get better and grow bigger. And those projects are done by local community leaders.
Trust and transparency
CAWST has an “A” rating for results reporting by Charity Intelligence and has provided audited financial statements since we had $100 in our bank account.
Community
As a donor, you’ll be warmly welcomed into our global network of people who are all as committed as you to making a positive difference in the world.
Join a passionate community of monthly supporters today.
Water Circle members are committed to helping people around the world thrive by supporting their access to safe water and sanitation. Every day, we imagine a better world. Together, we can achieve it.