Universities

Students can play an important role in the effort to achieve WaterAid's vision of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.

Why start a WaterAid University Chapter?

Starting a WaterAid University Chapter on your campus is a great way to raise awareness about the global water crisis and help provide safe water and sanitation to the millions of individuals living without these necessities.

By getting involved and promoting the work of WaterAid, you can improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized communities who are in need of clean water and sanitation.

Options for University Chapter activities

Actions:

• Invite fellow students to informational meetings to talk about the global water and sanitation crisis and WaterAid’s work
• Encourage your faculty to hold a seminar about water and sanitation issues
• Distribute WaterAid materials around campus
• Start a listerv to inform fellow students about chapter activities
• Set up a Facebook group, share WaterAid YouTube videos, or Retweet our Twitter tweets
  
• Advocate for safe water and sanitation by sending out WaterAid campaign actions to fellow students 
• Set up a FirstGiving fundraising page for your Chapter
  

Events:

• Organize a Taste for Life dinner to raise funds for WaterAid - for inspiration read about the
  Taste for Life dinner at St. Lawrence University
• Hold a sponsored Walk for Water to mark World Water Day on March 22 
• Throw a party and collect donations at the door 

When you start a WaterAid University Chapter we will provide the following resources:

• Direct support from WaterAid staff
• Informational materials about WaterAid, the global need for improved water and sanitation, and a guide to advocacy work in the water and sanitation sector
• Access to videos and slideshows you can show to fellow students
• Ideas for events and community fundraising activities 
• Access to a network of university students dedicated to ending global water poverty
• WaterAid’s monthly e-newsletter and biannual publication Oasis
• Information about WaterAid events in your area
  

Ready to make a difference?
Start an official WaterAid University Chapter on your campus now! Simply fill out our university chapter registration form and a WaterAid staff member will contact you within two business days.

For more information on WaterAid University Chapters, please call Kay Frew at (212) 683-0430 or email us.