International Justice Mission is a faith-based human rights organization which strives to secure justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation, and other forms of violent oppression. IJM currently has lawyers, investigators, and aftercare professionals in 13 countries that work with local officials to ensure the rescue and aftercare of victims, the prosecution of perpetrators, the protection of communities, and the efficiency of public justice systems. The IJM UW Chapter raises awareness on these issues and provides support through prayer, informative events, and fundraising in support of IJM’s work overseas.

oSTEM @ UWaterloo is the UWaterloo chapter of oSTEM, an international organization focused on LGBTQ+ people in STEM. We are a safe space for queer STEM students and allies to connect with peers and mentors and participate in events relating to queerness in STEM.

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Contact us: ostem@clubs.wusa.ca
Discord: https://discord.gg/Cg3R3rpKVQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ostem_uwaterloo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSTEM-at-UWaterloo-109543378533188/
Website: https://ostem.clubs.wusa.ca/

QTPOC KW is a student-run club that provides the space for individuals at the intersection of 2SLGBTQ+ and racialized (Black, Indigenous, POC) identities to play freely and build community. We focus on hosting community socials, panels, and other events that uplift our intersectional identities.

SOCH Mental Health UW is a chapter of the SOCH Mental Health organization. In Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, the word SOCH means "to think" or "a thought". The founders of the SOCH Mental Health Organization brought this word to represent their mission as they believe to combat the stigma around mental health, we must change the way our community "thinks" about mental health. The mission of UW SOCH is to empower the community members of our university environment to recognize and accept mental health as an essential part of their well through education, prevention, and building resilience. SOCH will work to bring an open space for mental health conversations in both virtual and in-person settings. With the emphasis on mental health stigma in the South Asian community, SOCH looks forward to supporting the need for culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health conversations across the university campus. SOCH provides workshops rooted in mental health promotion.

The University of Waterloo Malayalee Association (UWMA) is a social and cultural club that aims to promote Malayalee cultures and traditions within the UW student body. This club will not only serve as a means to connect and create a sense of community for Malayalee students at UW, but also creates opportunity for non-Malayalee students to learn more and participate in Malayalee cultures and traditions. Through the organization of social events and cultural workshops, UWMA strives to create a welcoming and safe environment for all students at UW.

University of Waterloo’s Raising the Roof club is partnered with the Raising the Roof non-profit organization, whose mission is to provide national leadership on solutions to homelessness. Our objective is to work towards making their vision a reality through fundraising for them. Many exciting events will be planned to do so, and educational events will also take place to enlighten members and students within our community on this national conflict.

University of Waterloo Ukrainian Association promotes and raises awareness about Ukrainian culture, unites those interested in Ukraine, advocates and supports Ukraine and Ukrainian students at the University of Waterloo.

UW against Child Abuse is a club that aims to raise awareness and funds for the Child Rescue Coalition and other organizations with similar interests. This organization works to protect and rescue children from sexual abuse and child sexual abuse material.

The Association for Learning and Preserving the History of WW2 in Asia (ALPHA) is an organization that strives to foster the learning and critical understanding of the history behind WWII in Asia through education. With a successful chapter at UofT, ALPHA education is now bringing the same learning resources and outreach to The University of Waterloo.

UW Bioethics Society is a club that discusses topics in bioethics, promotes the development of ethical thinking and research skills, with a focus on evidence-based concepts.