WaterCan is a leading Canadian water charity dedicated to fighting global poverty by helping the world’s poorest people gain access to clean water, basic sanitation and hygiene education, and encourages Canadians to lend support.
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.
Molly Patterson, a 10 year old student from Saltspring Island, B.C., hosts a wildly successful "H2oh! for Africa" campaign in support of African wells.
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Parents, children and families around the world all have hopes and dreams. Just like you and I. Should lack of clean water hold them back? We say no...especially when you have the ability to chage a life...right now. Join us today in supporting brighter futures through clean water projects in Africa.
Leslie Moreland, WaterCan's Project Officer, reports from the field while on her annual Monitoring and Evaluation Trip to visit WaterCan's clean water project sites in Africa. Read More
Two months after announcing the 2010-11 School by School Challenge, students have already met and exceeded the $20,644 goal to bring clean water to 4 Ethiopian villages. Read More
The Collega International Aveda network in Canada celebrated Earth Day, April 22, this year with their fourth annual Walk for Water hosted in 15 cities. Read More
