Active Clubs

Amnesty International is a non-profit organization that operates worldwide with over 8 million members around the world. This club will advocate for the protection of individuals and is focused on the promotion of human rights. UW’s amnesty international chapter strives to provide awareness to students, faculty, and alumni about the human rights violations that occur globally. By being a member, you would actively be working to take a stand against the abuse to one's freedom.

We are a UW DIY campus club that seeks to spark creativity. Every term we host a couple of workshops teaching you how to make cute plushies, polymer clay charms, and more- we will provide the materials and instructions, all levels are welcome! We often sell our handmade crafts to raise money for various charities, so keep your eyes peeled for us on campus!

Global Business Brigades UW, part of the Global Brigades family, is an international movement of university students and professionals building economic opportunities in the developing world.

We work alongside promising entrepreneurs and experienced year-round staff to create financial opportunities in remote, rural, and under resourced areas of Panama, Honduras and Ghana.

We provide opportunities for students to get training from industry professionals, participate in virtual and...

• 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...

Iranian Students’ Association of Waterloo’s mission is to unite the Iranian students at the University of Waterloo and other universities through cultural events and gatherings. ISAW provides a non-political environment where all members support one another and share ideas to improve society to its full potential. ISAW respects and supports people from all nationalities, backgrounds, identities, and origins; as well as welcoming everyone to visit any of the year-long events to become familiar...

Our main goal is to raise awareness about local and international orphans and fundraise money which will be donated to orphan sponsorship organizations. We strive together towards our goal by arranging games nights, movie nights, and general fundraising activities to raise awareness for our club. We're always looking for enthusiastic people to join our team! Interested? Reach us through our social media or email us at uwmsa.orphans@gmail.com

University of Waterloo Photography Club (UWPC), is a community of photographers who learn from and inspire each other.

Join our discord for meeting announcements: https://discord.gg/hKvAcNZmPn

Our activities include workshops about fundamental and advanced photography techniques. We also arrange events including photo walks, exciting trips to neighboring cities and towns, and many more activities throughout each term.

If you are interested in photography and wondering how to start,...

Queer Trans People of Colour Kitchener Waterloo (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.

The purpose of the SMILE Club is to foster mental health awareness, well-being, and community among UWaterloo students. We aim to provide easy and enjoyable access to mental health and psychoeducational resources.

Our mission is to inspire positivity and resilience to empower a healthy mindset. The Bhakti Yoga Club is for open-minded students, all ages, who like to view issues by examining “the bigger picture”. It is about introducing spirituality to students from all different faiths and ethnic backgrounds. More specifically, tangible solutions based in ancient cultures to material problems. Anyone with an interest or curiosity in spiritual discourse, yoga and meditation, self-help, or simply a desire...