When knowledge is shared, it creates ripples of change that reach communities around the world.
Together, we are all Wavemakers.
A global community creating change
Clients
Turning knowledge into action.
Our clients are organizations working to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene in the communities they serve.
They include local organizations, governments, educational institutions, entrepreneurs, UN agencies, and international NGOs.
- Governments
- Local organizations
- Large international organizations
- Small international organizations
- Local enterprises or entrepreneurs
- UN agencies
- Educational institutions
- Other
56% of organizations that reported taking action in 2025 are local. While each type plays an important role, local organizations are anchored in their communities, see the challenges first-hand, and are driven to create a better life for themselves and their communities.
Together, all of these organizations are turning knowledge into action and creating lasting change around the world.
Training Partners
Helping knowledge travel farther.
Training partners do locally what CAWST does globally.
They adapt our training, consulting services, and educational resources to their local context, helping practical knowledge reach more people.
Because they live and work in the communities they serve, training partners continue creating impact long after a single workshop or project ends. This is one of the most powerful ways knowledge spreads.
Collaborating Organizations
Stronger together.
Progress happens faster when knowledge is shared.
We collaborate with universities and research institutions to strengthen practice, solve shared challenges, and advance safe water solutions. We also work with organizations around the world to share knowledge and training materials,
Together, we build awareness, share research, develop resources, and support a global movement to make water safer.
Donors
Every gift helps turn knowledge into action.
In 2025, 369 donors invested in a future where more people can access safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Institutional Funders
Investing in lasting impact.
Institutional funders help expand the reach of practical knowledge by investing in long-term training and skills development around the world.
In 2025, we were grateful for support from:
German Toilet Organization e.V.
Global Affairs Canada
Peter Gilgan Foundation
Procter & Gamble
Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown
Rotary Club of Calgary Millennium
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance
Volunteers
Every hour shared creates a ripple.
In 2025, 77 volunteers contributed 2,288 hours to help move our mission forward.
Staff
Behind every workshop, partnership, and educational resource is a dedicated team helping make waves around the world.
In 2025, our 50 full-time staff members brought experience from more than 100 countries and spoke 27 languages.