The China Africa Water Association (CAWA) was registered as a Non-profit organization on 8 December 2017.

The organization's main objectives are to provide assistance in:

• Hydrological systems including surface and ground water development and management.

• Environmental science sector (assessment and protection).

• Geographical Information systems and remote sensing.

• Integrated Water Resources Management including water governance and science.

• Capacity building and Institutional strengthening through conventional (degree based) professional and short courses offered to address various needs in society.

The organization's secondary objective is to work in collaboration with other academic institutions in the Earth Sciences and among water resources, scientists in both China and Africa to provide a platform for skills and knowledge to be exchanged.