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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Clean water is not a luxury. It's a right.

Nearly a billion people still lack access to safe drinking water. Rotary clubs work with communities around the world — and advocate for water protection here at home — to ensure everyone has access to this basic necessity.

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What Rotary clubs do

Clean Water Projects

Clubs fund wells, water treatment systems, and rainwater collection infrastructure that give communities reliable access to safe drinking water.

Sanitation & Hygiene Education

Beyond water itself, clubs build sanitation facilities and run hygiene education programs that prevent disease and restore dignity in underserved communities.

Watershed Protection

Clubs partner with environmental groups to protect the watersheds, rivers, and coastal waters that communities across Atlantic Canada and the world depend on.

The numbers behind our commitment

1.4B+
People reached by Rotary water projects
23K+
Water and sanitation projects completed
$766M+
Invested in water, sanitation, and hygiene

Find Your Club

With over 70 clubs across our region, you're closer to one than you think.

Every club has its own personality — the language they speak, when and where they meet, and the causes they champion. Some gather over lunch on a Tuesday; others meet in the evening or entirely online, open to members from anywhere in the world. Some clubs tackle big community infrastructure; others pour their energy into youth programs, literacy, or the environment. Whether you're ready to roll up your sleeves or just want to ease in and see what it's about — there's a club out there looking for someone exactly like you.