Launching AquaAction's First-Ever Giving Campaign!

With GivingTuesday approaching - a global day of charitable giving celebrated on December 3 - we are delighted to announce the kick-off of AquaAction's new giving campaign, which will run from November 12 to December 3, 2024.  

GivingTuesday is a special time of year when people around the world mobilize to support causes close to their hearts. This movement inspires acts of kindness and creates an opportunity for everyone to make a tangible, positive impact.  

At AquaAction , our mission is to empower young adults and innovators to tackle North America's most pressing water issues. 

The water crisis is set to become the defining challenge of our generation, and today's actions can have a real impact tomorrow. While we enjoy one of the world's largest reserves of fresh water, it is under threat, and the repercussions of its depletion will be seen economically, environmentally, and health-wise.  

AquaAction's campaign aims to raise $10,000 to support innovative projects led by young visionaries and emerging changemakers. These initiatives, made possible through our programs, are dedicated to securing a healthier future for our freshwater resources and communities. Throughout the campaign, we will spotlight the lasting impact of entrepreneurs who have participated in our programs over the years and continue to drive meaningful change today.

Let's start with Kat Kavanagh, the first winner of AquaAction's AquaHacking Challenge.

Kat is Executive Director and Founder of Water Rangers, a non-profit organization focused on creating accessible tools for community water monitoring in Canada and the UK. Created in the wake of their AquaHacking Challenge win in 2015, Water Rangers still operates relentlessly today for collective participation when it comes to the health of our water resources.  

''Over 200,000+ water quality data points have been captured on the Water Rangers platform, 25,000+ people have been trained on water quality testing, and 5,500+ water quality test kits have been distributed to citizens across North America.''  - Kat Kavanagh

Help other innovators and entrepreneurs like Kat to develop and implement solutions that help protect our lakes and rivers. Here’s what you can do to take AquaAction now :  

1. Donate - Every contribution, large or small, brings us closer to our goal. Remember, every drop counts. A donation of just twenty dollars can have a significant impact on the health of our freshwater. 
2. Share - Send this blog to friends, colleagues, and family, or share our campaign on social media. Together, we can reach more people who are committed to protecting our planet.    
3. Follow - Stay in the loop by following AquaAction on social media and witness the impact of your support! We'll be posting updates and success stories throughout the campaign.   

To learn more about Water Rangers and their new 'Watershed' report, click here:  Homepage - Water Rangers