We are the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology

(CAWST), a Calgary-based organization that believes that everyone on

this planet should have the opportunity to succeed because their basic

water and sanitation needs are met.

At CAWST, we take a ‘teach a man to

fish’ approach to development. We

work with partner organizations in

developing countries and we believe

that education and empowerment

are the best ways to help people

find solutions to local water and

sanitation issues.

Want to take action on Water Issues?

Clothing Drive Fundraising CampaignDo you want to take action and affect change?

WHAT THE CAMPAIGN INCLUDES:

Raise awarenessWalk for Water

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Create a fun and informative campaign that raises

awareness in your community about the issue of

access to safe water in developing countries. This

campaign can be used as a part of a World Water

Day or Earth Day celebration, but it can also be

used at any time throughout the year.

Support a local charity!

CAWST is on track to reach 20 million people by 2020. Get involved and help us reach our goal!

Learn more at cawst.org

Fundraise for CAWSTClothing Drive Fundraising Campaign

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Organize a Water Walk to raise awareness in your school or your community about water access in developing countries and the importance of protecting our water sources at home. CAWST works with clients overseas who need to walk long distances for their water each day. Walk in solidarity and educate others about about the issues.

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Fundraise for CAWST

Inspire students at your school to make a difference!

Organize a clothing drive to educate your community about the impact that the textile industry can have on local environments. Raising money for CAWST will help you to support CAWST’s global water initiatives.

How it works

Contact CAWST for your ‘Clothing Drive

Campaign Kit’. CAWST has partnered with a Calgary-

based store, Urban Thrift, who will pay you for the

clothes you collect. The funds raised will support

CAWST’s work in developing countries.

Email wavemakers@cawst.org for more information.

Find out how awareness-raising plays a critical role in fundraising campaigns – cawst.org/wavemakers/youth/takeaction/fundraise

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These stories highlight CAWST’s approach and the impact we have around the world. Share these stories to educate yourself, your class and your school.

View the playlist at cawst.org/fundraising-videos

Interesting StatisticsWomen and children spend 125 million hours each day collecting water (WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme, 2015)

Globally, 1/3 of all schools lack access to safe water (WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme, 2015)

Average distance that women and children in Africa & Asia walk to collect water is 6 kilometers (unwater.org)

In the driest parts of the African continent 40 billion working hours are lost every year to women collecting water(National Commission for Women, http://bit.ly/1CP5Sl0)

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