UniWater Education Limited

UniWater Education Limited is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the global water crisis by enhancing education and training in hydrogeology, primarily focused on Africa. Founded in 2011, UniWater Education Limited operates as a social enterprise with the mission of increasing access to safe water globally by developing local expertise in water resource management and practical hydrogeological skills[2][4].

History and Mission

Established in 2011, UniWater Education Limited was created to tackle the world’s water challenges through education and capacity building. Its core objective is to train more Africans equipped with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to solve water-related issues in their communities. By increasing the number of qualified professionals, the organization aims to improve sustainable access to safe water resources across Africa[2][4].

Programs and Activities

UniWater collaborates with multiple universities—currently eight in number—to provide training programs that equip students and professionals with hands-on hydrogeology skills. These programs emphasize practical fieldwork and real-world problem-solving to address water scarcity and contamination issues. The organization is actively involved in running and initiating educational programs that support its mission to develop sustainable water solutions through human capacity development[1][3][5].

Governance and Registration

UniWater Education Limited is registered as a charity in Canada under the Business Registration Number 825127483RR0001. It complies with Canadian regulatory requirements and operates transparently with regard to its revenues, expenditures, and program implementation[3][5].

UniWater Education Limited represents a focused effort in the nonprofit sector to combat the global water crisis by empowering local communities through education, particularly by fostering expertise in hydrogeology and water management in African nations.

[1] https://www.uniwatered.org [2] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/uniwater-education-limited/ [3] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/uniwater-education-limited/825127483RR0001/ [4] https://www.uniwatered.org/about/ [5] https://my.charitableimpact.com/charities/uniwater-education-limited