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WSP Cares for Water

WSP has made a global commitment to Water For People, an international non-profit organization that aims to bring water, sanitation, and hygiene services to everyone, and to make sure those solutions last forever.

This aligns well with WSP’s 2021 ESG report, which establishes UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 as a priority—access to clean water and sanitation for all.

Water For People provides a natural platform for WSP’s employees to bring their passion for, and expertise in, water. This year, the USA, Canada and the UK are leading the initiative with an impressive line-up of awareness-building and fundraising activities that will complement the corporate commitment.

In addition, WSP is building a strong network of employees who believe in and support Water For People’s mission. To raise awareness, they have committed to sharing share their personal experiences related to the lack of access to clean water and what motivated them to work in the field.


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“Water is a fundamental necessity for life. It is always in demand and thus the supply is in a perpetually constant flux. As such, it is imperative that comprehensive and equitable policies be realized as issues of water quality and accessibility become more pronounced.” 

Michal Helman, Advisory Services, Community Engagement & Equity Consultant, WSP in the United States


“I always believed every human on this planet should have access to proper sanitation and safe drinking water. As a water engineer, I am now able to help people develop sustainable infrastructure for generations to come. That’s my humble legacy, helping one community at a time.”

Gerson Neiva, Director, Indigenous Communities, WSP in Canada


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“I am most proud to have worked hard in my studies and stayed true to my goal of becoming an engineer. Here I am as a graduate engineer in one of the biggest companies in the water industry impacting communities through my designs.”

Mohamed Ali, Graduate Engineer – Water Risk Management and Engineering, WSP in the UK


To do its part in bringing influential voices to the table on the topic, WSP will host a global panel of experts to discuss Advancing Solutions to Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene. The event will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 6, at 11 am EST. Confirmed speakers include: 

  • Opening remark by Karen Block, National Water Executive, WSP in the USA
  • Madjid Mohseni, Ph.D., P.Eng, Professor, Dept. of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Univ. of British Columbia
  • Nancy Sutley, Chief Sustainability Office, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
  • Marina Takane, Technical Officer at World Health Organization
  • Jonny Harris, Founder & Director, Isidima 
  • Samson Hailu Bekele, Co-CEO, Water For People 
  • Moderator: Andrea Gysin, Net Zero and Innovation Director, Water, WSP in the UK
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