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What you made possible on World Water Day
By Brian Johns, Chief Executive Officer Over the last 20 years, WAC has become a trusted ally to in-country partners in Africa, Central America, and South America. We’re well-known for our volunteer trips that deliver clean water access to schools, churches, and villages. But our partners on the ground tell us the need for clean […]

Shining a Light on World Water Day
TORONTO – Through the advocacy of national registered charity Water Ambassadors Canada, landmarks across Canada will be illuminated in blue to mark World Water Day and raise awareness within Canada about the global water crisis. “While access to clean water is a core part of the Canadian identity, it’s not a reality shared equally around [...]
The History of World Water Day in Canada
World Water Day has been recognized around the world since 1993. During the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, the UN General Assembly announced that World Water Day would be celebrated annually on March 22. The day was created to bring awareness to the more than 2 billion people [...]

Notes from the Field: Meet Arthur
By Jeff Merriman, Field Director Hello fellow Water Ambassadors! In my role as Field Director, I get to speak with our local partners about their work to deliver clean water access to families. Their updates are a big reason why I do the work I do. They inspire me, give me hope, and remind me [...]
Pandemic Pivot – Delivering For The Developing World During Covid-19
Water Ambassadors Canada gets innovative to provide clean water to communities around the world. TORONTO, ON - October 6, 2020 – Can you imagine living through the pandemic without being able to wash your hands? This is the reality for millions of people around the world. One in three people on the planet does not [...]
Water Ambassadors Canada Announces Brian Johns as Chief Executive Officer
TORONTO, ON - October 6, 2020 – Water Ambassadors Canada, a leading registered charity helping to bring clean water to developing countries, today announced that Brian Johns has been named Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Johns’ employment with Water Ambassadors Canada began in early July with undertaking a restructuring of the charity, as well as leading [...]