One Drop Foundation
non-profit organization that advocates for equal access to water
One Drop was an international non-profit organization based in Montreal, created in 2007 by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté, which is focused on water initiatives. In July 2026, the foundation announced it was laying off all staff and winding down operations.
Arts and culture
One Drop uses circus arts, folklore, popular theatre, music, dance and visual arts to raise awareness of water-related issues.
Projects
One Drop has projects in Latin America, India, Canada and Africa.
Awards and recognition
One Drop has received the following recognition:
2019 Top 10 International Impact Charities as recognized by Charity Intelligence.
2015 "Water for Life" UN-Water Best Water Best Practices Award in the category “Best participatory, communication, awareness-raising and education practices”
International Water Association Project Innovation Award in the Development category.
Donations
Guy Laliberté has pledged to donate C$100 million to the organization over 25 years.
In its 2012 Annual Report, One Drop reported raising nearly $52 million over the previous five years. Funds were allocated to programs designed to provide permanent safe water to over 340,000 people.
Poker
In 2011, Laliberté teamed with Caesars Entertainment, owner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), to launch the Big One for One Drop, a $1-million buy-in poker tournament to benefit the organization.
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