WaterCan is a leading Canadian charity dedicated to fighting global poverty by helping the world’s poorest people gain access to clean water, basic sanitation and hygiene education.
Since 1987, WaterCan’s programs have reached over one million children, women and men in the world’s poorest regions, breaking the cycle of poverty and disease and increasing opportunities for health, education, gender equality, and economic growth.
Former WaterCan university chapter member takes her inspiration trans-Atlantic.
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Give a meaningful gift to your loved ones and friends this holiday season. The need is great— nearly one billion people, a sixth of the world’s population, don’t have access to safe drinking water.
"End Poverty at the Source" Video contest winner marks World Toilet Day 2008. William Barbar of Toronto wins with his inspired video H2slow, which calls on all to "be the difference". View it now
Globe and Mail article, Turning on the taps in Africa, recognizes Peter and Gillian Taylor's 1 million dollar donation to WaterCan.
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George Yap, WaterCan’s International Program Director, reflects on WaterCan’s successful projects in the Bachoo District where a new water source has helped to transform lives.
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