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One Drop Foundation's 2023 Impact Report

With Water Comes Life — With Unity Comes A Better Future

Guy Laliberté
Guy Laliberté
Founder of the One Drop Foundation, Cirque du Soleil, and Lune Rouge
Ernenek Duran
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Clowery
Co-Chief Executive Officer

Water is the most critical issue of our lifetime. The fact that countless communities all over the world are forced to live their lives without safe drinking water is a gut-wrenching reality that we can’t ignore. In 2023, together with our team, partners, and supporters, we continued working hard to reverse the tide and keep pushing toward our goals. As this Impact Report will show, collaboration is the key to our success.

Our new partnership with Clearsum has unlocked potential avenues for climate action, giving our projects around the world fresh opportunities to lean into it. We’re also very excited to continue our work in Latin America through the Lazos de Agua Program: a collaborative effort between communities and artists, as well as public, private, and philanthropic organizations. Since 2016, One Drop has not only helped mobilize funds—we’ve connected communities in the region to technical assistance, knowledge, and expertise. Building on this, Lazos de Agua will provide safe water to an additional 1 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030.

Our hearts are set on bringing safe water to everyone on the planet, with no exception to people in Canada. Indigenous communities are disproportionately faced with water- related challenges, which is why we’re uniting all who are fiercely determined to support their efforts towards water equality and conservation. Backed by our Water Impact Partners, the Indigenous Water Allyship is designed to do just that.

We’ve got to work creatively, passionately, and collectively if we have any hope of achieving our goals. We continue to organize local and international events to raise funds that not only support our mission, but also allow us to nurture a network of collaborators who rally behind our initiatives, year after year. We want to express our deepest gratitude to our donors, partners, and employees. Upon project completion, their collective actions will have changed the lives of nearly 3 million people around the world!

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WATER LEADERSHIP — OUR MODEL AND APPROACH

For more than 16 years, the One Drop Foundation has spearheaded efforts to rally people, governments, corporations, and civil society organizations to a global cause. Together, we address the critical links between water and climate change, focusing on sustainability, equitable access, and systemic solutions.

A·B·C for Sustainability™ - A systems change model


Increasing ACCESS TO WATER, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) through improved infrastructure and governance.

Harnessing art and co-creation to inspire, activate, and sustain new BEHAVIOURS around WASH through the One Drop Foundation’s Social Art For Behaviour Change™ (SABC) approach.

Empowering entrepreneurs—with a focus on women—and strengthening local economies by providing them with CAPITAL to secure sustainable access to WASH services.

The ONE DROP™ name and logo, A·B·C for Sustainability™ and Social Art for Behaviour Change™ are trademarks owned by the One Drop Foundation. © 2024 One Drop Foundation. All rights reserved.

CONNECTING THE RATIONAL AND THE EMOTIONAL IS CRUCIAL FOR SUSTAINABLE CHANGE

Building wells and asking people to practise WASH-related behaviours isn’t enough to create transformational change. One Drop’s Social Art for Behaviour Change (SABC) approach draws upon evidence from a range of disciplines— including behavioural economics, neuroscience, and socially engaged arts—to create interactive spaces where community members work alongside artists to inspire, activate, and sustain long-lasting behaviour change.

Since 2007, One Drop has collaborated with hundreds of artists, exploring the unique interconnections between water, climate, and culture across 14 countries. In 2023, we continued to mobilize change-makers across sectors in out-of-the-box ways, driving collective action, creative leadership, and empowerment in communities all over the planet.

Together with our partners and participants, we co-create projects with a purpose: to trigger emotions, actions, and lasting change.

Our Impact At a Glance

PEOPLE IMPACTED

We’ve enabled access to sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services for over 16 years, transforming lives in communities, schools, and health care facilities worldwide.

2,133,395

SINCE 2007

2,841,447

ONCE OUR CURRENT PROJECTS ARE COMPLETED

243,826

PEOPLE IMPACTED IN 2023

*One Drop’s contribution includes funds raised directly for the project.

POSITIVELY IMPACTING OUR WORLD SINCE 2007

Legend

People impacted since 2007

People impacted in 2023

Delivering on the United Nations

1,135,143 people

received improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in their health care facility*

96,076 people

have improved WASH services at their school**

IN 2023 ALONE,

342,069 community members

engaged in personal and collective change thanks to social art, empowering themselves to lead their own transformative change.

1,451,126 people

gained improved access to water services for their households, making many of them more resilient to increasingly severe weather events and socio-economic risks.***

*Cumulative up to the end of 2023; 95,000 people in 2023

**Cumulative up to the end of 2023; 19,125 people in 2023

***Cumulative up to the end of 2023; 243,826 people in 2023

Building a Better Future, Together

From local water operators to multinational corporations, everyone has a part to play in safeguarding our future.

Our work in the water sector intersects with the values of countless of organizations around the world. Connecting these change-makers is part of One Drop’s mission, catalyzing a collaborative effort to overcome the water and climate crisis.

Be the change

LAZOS DE AGUA: A MILLION STRONG BY 2030

In 2016, One Drop, FEMSA Foundation, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Coca-Cola Foundation launched the Lazos de Agua Program, a public-private-philanthropic partnership that has had quite the ripple effect in the Latin American water sector.

As of January 2023, Lazos de Agua had changed the lives of more than 235,000 people in Latin America, exceeding its goals for phase 1. Now, the Program is expanding its network and reach across the region, aiming to provide access to sustainable water services for an additional 1 million people by 2030.

In 2023, Lazos de Agua’s founding partners prepared for and progressed towards the Program’s second phase, as we:
  • Introduced a global audience to the Lazos de Agua program and our Social Art for Behaviour Change (SABC) approach in the framework of the history-making United Nations 2023 Water Conference.
  • Enabled the exchange of knowledge and expertise internationally through the Program’s participation in SIWI World Water Week—a global water conference that hosted almost 15,000 participants from over 190 countries and territories.
  • Boosted our regional reach by joining the Latimpacto network, opening doors to more partnerships in Latin America.
  • Hosted a digital press conference that drew over 60 journalists from across the region, generating much buzz around phase 2.
  • Onboarded Fundación Avina as Program Manager of Lazos de Agua’s second phase, building upon their 20+ years of sustainable development in Latin America.

In 2024, we’re rolling out new projects in Paraguay, Ecuador, Mexico, and Colombia — with more to follow in 2025. Together with our partners, we’re aiming to build on our previous goals and successes:

Providing people with access to sustainable water, sanitation, and/or hygiene services.


235,863 people

reached as of 2023.

Inspiring, activating, and sustaining behaviour change in participating communities through One Drop’s Social Art for Behaviour Change (SABC) approach. Between 2016 and 2023:


HANDWASHING WITH SOAP AND WATER

shot up 33%

from 29% of participants showcasing the behaviour at the program’s start, to 62% by the end of phase 1.

MORE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BEGAN PAYING THEIR WATER BILLS ON TIME: A RISE FROM

47% to 83%

of the population.

Strengthening capacities of service providers and supporting market-based solutions in the water sector.

900 providers

of goods and services have undertaken entrepreneurship training since 2016.

Let’s write the next chapter together

Get Involved

In 2016, One Drop, FEMSA Foundation, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Coca-Cola Foundation launched the Lazos de Agua Program, a public-private-philanthropic partnership that has had quite the ripple effect in the Latin American water sector.

As of January 2023, Lazos de Agua had changed the lives of more than 235,000 people in Latin America, exceeding its goals for phase 1. Now, the Program is expanding its network and reach across the region, aiming to provide access to sustainable water services for an additional 1 million people by 2030.

In 2023, Lazos de Agua’s founding partners prepared for and progressed towards the Program’s second phase, as we:
  • Introduced a global audience to the Lazos de Agua program and our Social Art for Behaviour Change (SABC) approach in the framework of the history-making United Nations 2023 Water Conference.
  • Enabled the exchange of knowledge and expertise internationally through the Program’s participation in SIWI World Water Week—a global water conference that hosted almost 15,000 participants from over 190 countries and territories.
  • Boosted our regional reach by joining the Latimpacto network, opening doors to more partnerships in Latin America.
  • Hosted a digital press conference that drew over 60 journalists from across the region, generating much buzz around phase 2.
  • Onboarded Fundación Avina as Program Manager of Lazos de Agua’s second phase, building upon their 20+ years of sustainable development in Latin America.

Our Water, Our Story

For me, Lazos de Agua changed my life in many ways. I learned to be more self-confident and to value myself more as a person. It also gave me the satisfaction of being a Leader of Change working for my community and collaborating in something as important as caring for water.

María del Socorro Rodríguez
Estación de Lourdes community, Guanajuato, Mexico

I am delighted with this project because it taught us teamwork, to work as a community, and also brought benefits such as quality drinking water and thus, health.

Alfredo Biojó
President of the community action board, Tumaco, Colombia

I am a teacher, a youth member, and a Leader of Change in my community. Lazos de Agua greatly strengthened teamwork within the community. It helped us to continue to grow and maintain the spirit of service. Also to awaken the sense of belonging to achieve all the projects in the present and also look towards the future.

Yanina Montiel
San Estanislao Ciraty community, San Pedro, Paraguay

While water nourishes life, art and culture give it soul. We must continue to facilitate spaces for dialogue, listening, and especially creativity. These spaces are what allow us to think and act together for change.

Isabelle Viens
Senior Expert, Social Art for Behaviour Change, One Drop Foundation

Fundación Avina has a long history of working towards sustainable development in Latin America, and we believe our experience aligns perfectly with Lazos de Agua’s goals. We’re aiming to build on the program’s impressive achievements, and we’re confident that through collaboration and innovation, we can create a more sustainable water future for all Latin Americans.

Claudia Ximena Torres Jaramillo
Program Manager for Democratic Innovation and Access to Water, Fundación Avina

Indigenously Crafted: Water stories through art

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN CANADA ARE BEING DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY WATER AND CLIMATE ISSUES. SO WHY DO

1 in 3 Canadians

BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE IN OUR COUNTRY HAS EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SAFE WATER?

Restoring access to water—one of the most essential sources of life—is central to advancing reconciliation and self-determination.

This is why, in 2023, One Drop and the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER) launched the Indigenous Water Allyship: a long-term program to improve living conditions and health in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in Canada. Thanks to Water Impact Partners such as Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, Ovivo, and Power Corporation of Canada, this impact will scale from coast to coast to coast.

In November of 2023, One Drop, CIER, and members of nine Indigenous-led organizations gathered in Kananaskis Country, traditional land of the Stoney Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Good Stoney tribes of the Nakoda Nation, to co-develop the first phase of the Allyship: the Indigenous Youth, Art, and Water Initiative (IYAWI).

Driven by nine Young Indigenous Ambassadors from across Canada, the initiative is designed to empower Indigenous youth to express their voices and visions around water-related challenges. Blending social art and community-based approaches, these nine projects aim to spark a conversation about water’s significance in Canada, while boldly challenging the current state of water issues.

I care about people, more importantly making people better as a whole. Art can help bring people together so that it’s not so strenuous of a task. Through art, we can be more open and expressive as we work together to build a better world.

JD Steuer, Young Indigenous Ambassador

Caldwell First Nation

Recognizing the importance of water as the interconnecting factor of all life on Earth, One Drop is dedicated to fostering partnerships, establishing relationships with Indigenous rights and title holders, and collaboratively designing programs that deepen understanding around water-related issues, while enabling equitable access to water in Canada.

We are honoured to pursue our mission in collaboration with passionate leaders and talented youth artists in Canada—to stand with Indigenous communities and contribute to their efforts towards water equality and conservation from coast to coast to coast.


YOUNG INDIGENOUS AMBASSADORS ARE DEMANDING WATER JUSTICE. LET’S AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES.

PARTNERING FOR CLIMATE ACTION

AROUND 50%

OF THE WORLD’S POPULATION EXPERIENCES SEVERE WATER SCARCITY FOR AT LEAST PART OF THE YEAR.*
FACTORING IN CLIMATE CHANGE, THIS NUMBER IS ONLY EXPECTED
TO GROW OVER TIME.**

Since 2007, One Drop has carried out its crucial mission in areas severely affected by the climate crisis. By working with trusted and experienced partners, we ensure that our investments in the water sector intersect with climate action and resilience strategies to support those at the forefront of climate impacts—particularly women, children, and Indigenous Peoples.

As water scarcity tightens its grip on Rajasthan, India, securing access to water for both drinking and agriculture has become a top priority. In 2023, project Rajasthan 2 directly involved thousands of community members—including 7,890 women—in drafting water security plans tailored to their villages’ needs. These plans included construction or renovation of water harvesting structures (dams, trenches) to improve groundwater levels, ensuring both immediate water needs and long-term agricultural and water source sustainability.

As part of the Telomiova project, community members across Madagascar’s Menabe region also gained first-hand experience with One Drop’s Social Art for Behaviour Change (SABC) approach through various theatrical performances and community debates rooted in traditional art and the local cultural context. The participatory performances involved 2,595 people—including 1,584 women—and stimulated deep reflections and exchanges around the adoption of key behaviours related to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) that help reduce the negative health impacts of climate change. Additionally, the project provided women entrepreneurs with training in climate-resilient agricultural techniques, enabling more sustainable and adaptive farming practices.

Committed to advancing climate action, in 2023 the One Drop Foundation kicked off our partnership with Clearsum, a tech-enabled strategy consultancy focused on empowering organizations with the intelligence and strategies needed to tackle climate change’s biggest challenges and opportunities. As part of their commitment to 1% for the Planet***, Clearsum is providing essential support as we craft a comprehensive climate policy that prioritizes sustainability, resilience, and environmental responsibility.

*IPCC, Sixth Assessment Report Working Group II, 2022
**WMO, United in Science 2023 - Sustainable development edition
***1% for the Planet is an international organization whose members contribute at least one percent of their annual revenue to environmental causes. In 2024, the One Drop Foundation joined their ranks as an Environmental Partner alongside other vetted environmental organizations.

''Climate change is the challenge of our era, demanding innovative solutions and unwavering support for those most affected. Supporting organizations like One Drop that empower communities on the frontlines of climate impacts is not just valuable work—it’s essential.''

Cedric B. Robert

EP, CSR-P, MBA, CLEARSUM

40,761 participants

of the aforementioned projects gained access to water services in 2023.

IN 2023, THE TELOMIOVA PROJECT EMPOWERED

14 women’s associations

by providing training in resilient cultivation techniques and supporting them in purchasing inputs and establishing crops.

IN 2023,

254 water security plans

were co-designed with community members in Rajasthan, leading to the renovation or construction of 73 water harvesting structures.

IN 2023, FARMERS SUPPORTED BY PROJECT RAJASTHAN 2 GENERATED A DEMAND OF

2,197 micro-irrigation units,

with 631 installations already completed.

Water and art for health and well-being

TIMELY HAND HYGIENE PREVENTS

up to 50%

OF AVOIDABLE INFECTIONS ACQUIRED DURING HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, INCLUDING THOSE AFFECTING THE HEALTH WORKFORCE.*

While infrastructure is vital for safe water and sanitation, lasting improvements to health and well-being hinge on behaviour change. Through our Social Art for Behaviour Change (SABC) approach, we foster a culture of hygiene that goes beyond households, schools, and health care facilities. 

Alongside our partners in 2023, we: 

  • Mobilized more than 25,970 people in Mali through the Beseya Blon project’s SABC activities addressing handwashing with soap and water, latrine use, and patient bed cleaning.
  • Rallied more than 78,450 people across all our projects through SABC activities encouraging the adoption and maintenance of positive hygiene and sanitation behaviours.

In Haiti, the PRISMA 2 project empowered health care workers, artists, and women’s and youth groups to use their creativity to drive positive behaviour change within their communities. By the project’s conclusion in 2023, more than 250,000 people had been reached through SABC interventions, leveraging the power of art to promote consistent hygiene practices such as handwashing and latrine use. Additionally, more than 66,600 people gained access to health care facilities equipped with improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure.


From Mali to Haiti, our global programs have demonstrated the powerful impact of integrated approaches to public health. These successes underscore the remarkable leadership, adaptability, and creativity of community members as they overcome long-standing barriers to health and well-being.

*WHO, UNICEF. State of the World’s Hand Hygiene, 2021

4 projects

in 2023 supported local soap production and/or distribution.

THROUGH ONE DROP’S PROJECTS IN 2023

up to 150,000 people

including patients, staff, and other community members gained access to handwashing stations in their health care facilities.

SINCE 2007, ONE DROP PROJECTS HAVE SUPPORTED

more than 100 health care facilities

Towards gaining at least basic water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and services. (10 facilities in 2023).

Water, education, and gender equality: Mind the gap

ACHIEVING 100% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES FOR GIRLS BY 2030 COULD FUEL A

10% gross domestic product

INCREASE IN EMERGING ECONOMIES.*

Where women thrive, communities prosper. Our work with partners and community leaders goes beyond addressing basic needs like water and menstrual hygiene. Together, we foster environments where women and girls can empower themselves and drive transformative, sustainable change.

Through our collaboration with local leaders and international partners, we are supporting women as they take on increasingly active roles in water governance, behaviour change initiatives, and income-generating activities. This multifaceted approach fosters women’s leadership and creates educational as well as economic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities.

In 2023 alone, 13,355 women and girls across our projects gained access to safe toilets at school, enabling them to better manage their menstrual and hygiene needs.

In 2023, within the framework of the SCOFI project in Mali, 263,612 community members engaged in Social Art for Behaviour Change (SABC) activities that enabled active mobilization around gender-specific barriers and norms in girls’ education.

In 2023, the Boond project in India equipped 129 schools with drinking water facilities, 144 schools with sanitation facilities, and 127 schools with handwashing stations, impacting the lives of more than 19,125 people.**

Long-standing cultural norms surrounding gender continue to divide communities and undermine women’s empowerment. By providing gender-sensitive toilets equipped with soap, water, and menstrual supplies, our projects address major barriers to girls’ education. By engaging with community members through social art, we can also address broader issues impacting gender equality, such as poverty, early marriage, and violence.

Through our SABC approach, the newly launched ESEPV project in Burkina Faso will pave the way for participatory and inclusive interventions with women, girls, men, and community leaders that counter gender-based barriers to the socio-economic participation of women and girls. The project also aims to boost leadership, financial literacy, and skills in ways that foster economic development for 139,000 women and girls in the communes of Dori, Falagountou, and Gorom-Gorom.

*Citi & Plan International, The Case for Holistic Investment in Girls, 2020
**In all instances, the number of schools mentioned refers to both schools and early childhood centres.

201,304 participants

of the aforementioned projects gained access to water services in 2023.

4 projects

in 2023 supported women-led entrepreneurial activities.

548 schools

gained at least basic water, sanitation, or hygiene services across our projects up to the end of 2023 (144 schools in 2023).

Cultivating Local Partnerships

At One Drop, we are honored to collaborate with organizations dedicated to leveraging their platforms and resources to amplify our message, increase awareness of water and climate issues, and rally support for our initiatives. Here are a few examples of how our partners are making a difference:

Gifts and Growth

An employee reward may seem like a tiny drop in a very large bucket, but with Guusto, even one small drop can turn into global impact. In 2014, Guusto pledged to donate one day of clean drinking water for every gift redeemed on their platform. As Guusto has grown, so has their dedication to supporting our vital cause. Guusto has now donated six figures to One Drop’s mission, significantly advancing our efforts towards a sustainable future with safe water for all.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Great partnerships are essential for water sustainability. To amplify our impact, One Drop dedicates a portion of our Las Vegas event proceeds to support local water-impact partners that drive awareness, education, conservation, and innovation. Some of our major partners in the field include Springs Preserve, Desert Research Institute, Discovery Children’s Museum, and WaterStart. To date, One Drop has donated over $1.7M toward local impact in Southern Nevada.

Impactful Fundraising

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

The 8th annual One Night for One Drop was held at Marquee at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on November 12 during the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. That night, One Drop sold our most valuable auction item ever: the Laffite LM1 Hypercar, for $2.6M.

The unforgettable candy-themed party included performances from Steve Aoki, Neon Trees, and Cirque du Soleil, extraordinary food and beverages, private pool deck cabanas, and a vernissage of F1 photos. A global tasting experience, curated by l’Académie du Vin, featured wine, spirits, and champagne from the most coveted estates, including Cognac Hardy, Château Lafite Rothschild, Vice Versa, Opus One, and Jackson Family Wines.

On the special guest list: honorary chair Sir Jackie Stewart and three generations of the Stewart family, Cirque du Soleil’s Stéphane Lefebvre, Laffite Automobili’s Bruno Laffite and Pascal Cohen, Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary, band members from Journey, and racing community legends Dario Franchitti, Danny Sullivan, and Otmar Szafnauer.

GLOBAL TASTING EXPERIENCE WITH

18 coveted estates and 56 vintages

Laffite LM1 Hypercar sold for $2.6M

Over 1.17B

impressions of the press coverage

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

The fifth edition of the iconic $1M buy-in Big One for One Drop was held December 18-20, 2023. This first-ever WPT® Big One for One Drop welcomed 17 world-class high-rollers at the Wynn Las Vegas. Mikita Badziakouski won the coveted title and $7,114,500. Mario Mosböck was runner-up, and Dan Smith and Isaac Haxton finished third and fourth respectively. Recreational players returning to build on their past Big One successes included David Einhorn, Rick Salomon, and Talal Shakerchi. Four events marked the first year of the World Poker Tour-One Drop partnership in 2023 with buy-ins ranging from $10K-$1M—and raised over $1.3M.

A fun run in support of safe water for all

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

In 2023, One Drop and Courses Thématiques teamed up during the Sun Life races in Montreal to host Water in Action, a 5km run for the cause of safe water. Together, the August 15 night run and the October 15 morning run welcomed over 7,000 participants of all ages, and everyone had an awesome time getting active for a great cause with their families, friends, and co-workers. Special thanks to Atkins Réalis for bringing the events to life, to Ovivo and Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, and to all our dedicated sponsors for helping to raise more than $80,000.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SOURCES OF FUNDS*

(IN MILLIONS OF USD)

Partnerships

$0.989

Fundraising events (net)

$2.977

Donations

$0.452

Investments

$1.124

$5.542

USE OF FUNDS

(IN MILLIONS OF USD)

Project funding

$3.183

Revenue generation

$1.109

Administration

$0.562

$4.854

* Financial statements available at onedrop.org

With gratitude

SHAPING A WATER-SECURE FUTURE, TOGETHER

This year, we sparked a powerful movement—a vibrant network of funders, partners, community leaders, and visionary artists. Side by side, we blended water and art, driving positive change that continues to ripple across the globe.

The communities we serve are the heart of this movement and, together, we’ve achieved incredible things. Thank you to everyone who played a part.

The time for innovative, sustainable action is now. We’re seeking allies who recognize the urgency of the water and climate crisis, as well as the importance of collective action and long-term solutions. We can all make a difference. Let’s shape a water-secure future, together.

Thank you to our major partners

GUY LALIBERTÉ

UNITED FOR IMPACT: OUR REMARKABLE PARTNER COMMUNITY

BRANDON STEVEN MOTORS • BRIAN KUNEC • CASHMAN PHOTO ENTERPRISES • EDMON COUTAN • ELGIN ALLEN • GUUSTO GIFTS INC. • KEVIN WASHINGTON • MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL • ROCK CLOUTIER • ROYAL BANK OF CANADA (QUEBEC) • SNC LAVALIN INC. • THOMAS GOLDSTEIN • TICKET ENTERTAINMENT

Airlie Foundation • Allen D. Kohl Charitable Foundation, Inc • Amir Adnani • Argiano Societa Agricola • Artist Activist Management • Bernie Cahill • BMO Nesbitt Burns • Brian Sheth • Canderel Management Inc. • The foundation of Clear Skies Investment Management • Conam Charitable Foundation • Daniel Gauthier • Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company LLC • DTD Live Ltd • Edmiston & Company Limited • Edwin Ting • Eric and Maria Grilly • Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc • Gabriel de Alba • Garival Inc. • Groupe BBLUV Inc • Guusto Gifts Inc. • Joe Dietch • Kateri da Silva • Katherine Goertz • Kirvin Doak Communications • Lord Robert Peerless • Marin Community Foundation • One Drop Foundation personnel • RBC Foundation • Schwab Charitable Fund • The American Gift Fund (Lisa & Dan Burkhead) • The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal • Valmont • Wynn Resorts


IN-KIND PARTNERS AND DONORS

In 2023, we benefitted in numerous ways from the expertise and contributions of valued in-kind partners, such as:

Académie du Vin - Marc Nadeau & Sam Fritz-Tate • Encore Event Technologies - Phil Cooper & Carrie Carter Cooper • Southern Glazer’s Wine, Spirits & Beer of Nevada • Destinations by Design - Harvey Stern • Tao Group - Jason Strauss • Alejandro Vigil • Anita Mann Productions - Fantasy • Baron Philippe de Rothschild • Barons de Rothschild Champagnes • Barrère et Capdevielle - Florent Barrère • Cabo Yacht Charters • Caviar Collective - Nina Manchev • Château d’Armailhac • Cognac Hardy - Bénédicte Hardy • Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas • Cox Communications - Stephanie Stallworth • Crystalline Management • Dan & Lisa Burkhead • Domaine E. Guigal - Philippe Guigal • Domaine Faiveley • El Enemigo Wines - Adrianna Catena & Frédéric Mairesse • Frooogs LV • Georgia Richardson • Grappa Nonino - Nonino Family • Innovative Pain Care Center • Jackson Family Wines - Chris, and Ariel Jackson • Kym Illman • La Nauve Hôtel & Jardin • Lisa Quam • Lorne Rashkovan • Maceoo - Ricci Lopez • Maison M. Chapoutier - Chapoutier Family • Manta Restaurant • Marquee Nightclub - Jason Strauss • Opus One, Scott Gould • Rapid Color • Riedel • Southworth Communities - Mark Deitch • Tableau Filtered Water • The Cape, a Thompson Hotel Los Cabos • The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon • Viña Concha y Toro


PROJECT PARTNERS
Current Executing Partners

Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources • Centre for microFinance • Cowater International Inc. • Espace Culturel Gambidi • Fundación PLAN • Helvetas • Santé Monde (previously CCISD) • Water For People India • WaterAid America • WaterAid Canada • WaterAid India • WaterAid Mali

Social Art Partners

Abhishek Kumar • Akshara Arts Society • Aléas des possibles • Anu Kumari • Association FVTA • Association FVTI • Association Miray Aina • Association Soasaotse • Baidnath Lal • Centre Culturel Korè • Chanchal Kumari • Deepak Kumar • Dharma Ram • Espace Culturel Gambidi • Fleur de bitumes • Gautam Paswan Group • Gautami Kumari • Groupe Rahaja Cent • Hima Ram • Israël Joseph • Jatadhar Paswan • Kunal • Ruby Khatoon • Lal Mohammad Pamariya Group • Lalu Ram Group • Lok Kala Rang Group • Madu Ram • Mahesh Chandra Jha Painting group • Mana Ram • Mithirang Lok Tarang • Mr. Ramlal Bhatt • Munni Devi • Nandlal And Party • Neelu Kumari • Nikhil Sinha • Nobert Joseph • Noelvo Vert pour La chambre d’écriture • ONG MOTEUR • Prateek • Pratima Kumari Sikki Kala group • Rajdev Ravidas Folk Song Group • Rama Swami Naikar • Ramjanam • Rohit Kumar • Roushan Kumar • Sawa Ram • Shwetpriti • Singha Ram • Sitaram Singh • Subodh Paswan Group • Surangan Patna • Sweety Kumari • Troupe Vitsika • Usha • Wapikoni Mobile

Photo credits: WaterAid/Basile Ouedraogo, Grupo Armadillo/Heidy Cabrera, Eric Massicotte, Terry Hughes, Wapikoni Mobile, Helvetas, Raïsa Mirza, Cashman Photo, World Poker Tour, One Drop Foundation.

Land Acknowledgement

The One Drop Foundation acknowledges Inuit, Métis, and First Nations Peoples across Canada as the traditional stewards of the lands and waters since time immemorial. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us, and the youth that inspire us.

2023 Board of directors

Guy Laliberté

Chairman of the Board

France Chrétien Desmarais

Vice-Chair of the Board

Robert Blain
Mark L. Smith
Filippo Marchino
Jerry Nadal
Kateri Da Silva
Eric Grilly

2023 Executive Management Team

Lisa Clowery

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Ernenek Duran

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Pierre Marc Charron

Chief Financial Officer

Alexandre Meunier

Chief Marketing and Events Officer

Lauren Alcorn

Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Government Relations

Marie-France Dos Santos

Director, Corporate Communications and Brand Reputation

Isabelle Thibeault

Senior Director of International Programs

Tania Vachon

Senior Director, Social Art for Behaviour Change

TOGETHER, LET’S TURN WATER INTO ACTION

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