Global Watermark Wave of Action

What is the Wave of Action?

The Wave of Action is a week-long coordinated event leading up to World Water Day on March 22nd, with in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities centered around our three pillars: Protecting Water Resources, Resilient WASH Access, and Education & Capacity Building. Whether you're a Xylem employee, customer, supplier, business partner, or just a passionate community member – we invite you to join us!

Since 2019, through Xylem Watermark, our colleagues and partners have generated this collective impact.

16+ million

people reached with WASH solutions

12+ million

people reached with water education initiatives

900.000

volunteer hours contributed

154

water-related disasters responded to with aid

However, 2.2 billion people around the world still don’t have access to clean drinking water and 3.5 billion don't have access to safely managed sanitation services. (Source)

Here’s how you can help!

Participate or organize volunteer events centered around our three pillars:

Protecting Water Resources: Clean ups, plogging, plantings, & water monitoring
Resilient WASH Access: Build water towers, filter builds, and hygiene kits
Education & Capacity Building: Share water books, teach WASH & football, raise awareness

Access the playbooks below in the Resources Library.

Get Started

Donate

Browse the Xylem Watermark Community Impact Portal and choose a giving opportunity to support non-profits solving today’s water challenges
Watch the Wave of Action Webinar Recording

Register now to hear from inspiring Xylem Watermark partners as they share how they're driving positive change through water action.
Log Your Activity

Logging your actions also activates a donation from Xylem Watermark to our nonprofit partners, expanding your personal impact.
Join Mercy Corps “When Disaster Strikes Simulation”

Experience the challenges of resilience, preparation, and empathy in disaster response through an immersive webinar. March 18, 10 am ET
Join the Xylem/EWB-USA STEM Workshop Facilitator Training

Learn how to lead engaging clean water workshops, either virtually or in person, for community college students.
Join the Frank Water & Earthcubs Facilitator Training

Join an exciting volunteer opportunity with Frank Water, Xylem, and Earthcubs to bring valuable educational resources about water sustainability and environmental awareness to your local school.

Library of Resources

Download playbooks for each pillar, packed with step-by-step guides to help you organize or participate in a volunteer event during the Wave of Action! Check out the detailed guides below to get started.

Protecting Water Resources

This playbook is designed to provide instructions, tools, and the resources you need to host and attend a volunteer event centered around our first pillar: Protecting Water Resources.
Resilient WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) Access

This playbook is designed to provide instructions, tools, and the resources you need to host and attend a volunteer event centered around our first pillar: Resilient WASH Access.
Education and Capacity

This playbook is designed to provide instructions, tools, and the resources you need to host and attend a volunteer event centered around our first pillar: Education and Capacity Building.
The Great Book of Water

Learn about water while having fun coloring! Download your free coloring pages from The Great Book of Water and explore the wonders of water through art. Available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Get yours now!
The Great Book of Water

Learn about water while having fun coloring! Download your free coloring pages from The Great Book of Water and explore the wonders of water through art. Available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Get yours now!
The Great Book of Water

Learn about water while having fun coloring! Download your free coloring pages from The Great Book of Water and explore the wonders of water through art. Available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Get yours now!