Inactive Clubs

Effective Altruism is a global movement dedicated to making a positive impact on the world in the most effective way possible. This involves not only caring about making a difference, but also thinking critically and finding evidence-based approaches to improving the world. The Waterloo Effective Altruism Club is for altruistically motivated students to learn more about how they can spend their limited time and money to have the largest impact possible. Students can also get to know...

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Canada is a non-profit national organization that was founded by two University of Waterloo students. This mission statement of the organization is to bring people and ideas together to tackle the most crucial causes of poverty and inequality. The organization consists of chapters from across Canada, with members from all academic backgrounds (not just engineering), that use long-term development and systemic innovation to raise awareness and create change.

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University of Waterloo Global Medical/Dental Global Brigades (UW GM/DB) is a non-profit club led by dedicated students interested in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and healthcare. This club is comprised of various Executive Members and General Members who volunteer locally and/or abroad to Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, or Ghana to create sustainable, positive impacts on under-resourced communities, while undergoing a life-changing experience. Locally, we organize information...

Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Since 2004, Global Brigades has mobilized thousands of university students and professionals through nine skill-based service programs to improve quality of life in under-resourced communities through partner organizations in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Medical Brigades
​University of Waterloo Global Medical/Dental Global Brigades (UW GM/DB) is a non-profit club led by dedicated...

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• HOSA is an opportunity for undergraduate students to explore different health professions along with gaining personal experience and knowledge to be used in future health settings or even in day-to-day activities such as networking, and leadership.
• HOSA U is an organization of which branches out to several different universities (Western U, McMaster U, UofT, U of Guelph etc.) and the different branches meet annually at the SLC- Student Leadership Conference (March) to compete in a wide...

HanVoice Canada is the largest Canadian non-profit organization focused on advancing the North Korean human rights cause by working with leading politicians and policy experts to promote the human rights agenda into legislation and political action.
At HanVoice Waterloo, we seek to give a voice to the voiceless with on-the-ground advocacy efforts on behalf of the North Korean people, who remain voiceless and oppressed in the face of insurmountable odds. Whether inside, outside, or in...

Hemoglobal Waterloo aims to improve the health of children affected by fatal blood diseases in Asia. We strive to make care fair by working to provide all children, regardless of birthplace, with the treatment options that are available in higher-income countries. Hemoglobal Waterloo will try to combat some of these health inequities by raising money and hosting events to garner support for our goal of making care fair.

The Indus Chapter at the University of Waterloo is a student-led initiative dedicated to supporting the Indus Hospital & Health Network. This is a non-profit organization providing free, high-quality healthcare to underserved communities in Pakistan. Our mission is to raise awareness about global health disparities, advocate for equitable healthcare access, and contribute to life-saving medical initiatives through fundraising and community engagement. Through educational events, fundraising...

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...