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What donors need to know about changes to the AMT
Updated: 2023-11-14
Donating securities directly to a charity is a smart and tax-effective alternative to donating cash because disposition of the securities to the charity is fully exempt from capital gains tax.
Water: a women's issue
Global water problems are worse for women, and women are solving them
Calgary charity announces important commitment on global stage at UN Water Conference in New York
Calgary charity, the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST), is one of a small number of Canadian organizations being represented at the upcoming once-in-a-generation UN Water Conference in New York, March 22–24, 2023. Intentionally scheduled on World Water Day, March 22, this meeting gathers member states and stakeholders to address the significant action needed to end the world’s water crisis.
Shauna Curry is Addressing One of the World’s Most Pressing Issues — and Women Around the World are Taking Action
Access to safe drinking water is one of the world's most pressing issues. CAWST CEO Shauna Curry shares the impact her organization is having on lives worldwide and how it's empowering women in local communities.
Active in Cambodia, applauded in Canada
CAWST partner recognized in ACGC Top 30 Under 30 during Canada's International Development Week
Water and travel are connected, and connect us.
March 22 is World Water Day. For Harris Switzman, the Calgary Airport Authority's Manager of Environment, it's a perfect time to discuss how water, air travel and CAWST are all related.
Water needs are inseparable from human rights
By accelerating access to water and sanitation, we move closer to equality.