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.

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.

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.

The UW Blockchain club is a network of students interested in Blockchain technology.

After Bitcoin was released, people soon realized the immutable structure of Blockchains can be extended to be much more than just a store of value. At UW Blockchain Club, we discuss that underlying technology and it's implications.

The Blue Ribbon Club is a collaborative effort that strives to bring Autism Awareness to the forefront of UW’s Campus and the Waterloo region.

We are the University of Waterloo Student Chapter of the Canadian Association for Global Health (UW CAGH). We represent a student-led initiative designed to foster research and networking in global health among University of Waterloo students across all disciplines. Our goal is to engage with students interested in global health research or who may be considering a career in the field of global health, to open opportunities for professional development.

We invite students from all faculties at UW to follow us on instagram (@cagh_uw) and to join our general member email list: https://forms.gle/y6E7WYbu2QCX2Svr6

To learn more about the larger Canadian Association for Global Health, check out this link https://cagh-acsm.org/en .

Menstruation is often stigmatized across diverse cultures and communities and is associated with negative connotations. The founder of the UW Period Purse strives to eradicate this stigma by addressing this topic that affects billions of women every day. UW Period Purse is an organization that is committed to uplifting and empowering marginalized women in period poverty, which is a crucial public health concern. Period poverty refers to the inability of women to access menstrual products due to financial constraints. It is estimated that Canadian women spend up to $6,000 in their lifetime on menstrual hygiene products. At UW Period Purse, we believe that menstrual products should not be a luxury but a necessity. Periods are often used interchangeably with menstruation. Hence, the founders of UW Period Purse brought in this word to represent our club, as it combats the stigma and negative connotations that are often associated with menstruation.

The purpose of the club is to promote Arab heritage through cultural, social, and educational events. We aim to build a community that connects students of Arab origin and/or interested in Arab culture to foster mutual support. WASA intends to strengthen the Arab community in UWaterloo and address Arab affairs.

Women in Healthcare was founded in Spring 2020 with the goal of advancing women in different healthcare fields and advocating for gender equality. We welcome anyone interested in the medical fields including but not limited to medicine, pharmacy, optometry, and dentistry. Our club events, workshops, and mentoring programs will be focused on celebrating achievements of women in healthcare, stimulating dialogue on gender biases in our career path, and empowering female professionals to be leaders in the healthcare field. We hope to become the unique voice for women’s well-being and the advancement of women in healthcare by offering a selection of activities and initiatives open to students of all genders and backgrounds. In solidarity and strength, we will work towards discovering our full potentials as future female healthcare professionals.