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Three Mothers, Three Stories

The dignity and strength of women around the world is astounding - in celebration of Mother's Day, watch this video and hear the inspiring stories of three mothers who broke the cycle of poverty, and found a path to water.

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Jeanne Jacque's Story

[VIDEO] Once her town rallied together, and worked with Water.org to dig a well, everything changed for Jeanne Jacque and her children.

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Thank You for a Great 2012

Thank you for all of your support in 2012. This year, you've been a true water champion – you've learned about the water crisis, inspired your families and friends, donated your voice, held fundraising events, and gotten to know some of the individuals we serve by reading and watching their ... More »

The Happiest Dance

Having safe water to drink and for your daily chores makes life better and can bring joy to a life. Have fun with a joyful dance.

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In Rajamma's Lifetime

In her lifetime, Rajamma wanted desperately to be able to provide her daughters with an education. Thanks to Water.org, and the support of our donors, she was able to realize this dream.

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The Keys to a New Life

When the Ethiopian village of Enda Silassie worked with Water.org to install a new handpump, they also came together to choose a community water guardian.

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Short Stories: Haitian Collection

Mike McCamon, CCO for Water.org, recently visited Haiti and saw something in Port au Prince that underlined why we do the work we do.

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Water Changes Lives: VIDEO

Access to clean water or a safe toilet doesn't just make people healthier, it affords women time to learn a trade, and allows them to spend more time caring for their families. Change ten lives by taking our challenge, and you will be entered to win a trip to ... More »

A Promise to Haiti

Join co-founders Matt Damon and Gary White on a recent visit to Haiti following up on our promise to help 50,000 people get safe water. The video ends with Matt, along with his father and brother, celebrating the opening of a new well with a community in the Central Plateau.

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Stop the Crisis, Share our Stories!

Subscribe to the official Water.org YouTube channel to be among the first to see our weekly videos. These shorts, which provide a glimpse of life in the heart of the water crisis, can help give a face to a world-wide struggle.

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Community Latrines in India

Many slum communities in India have this type of shared, public latrine, which, while helpful when brand new, can deteriorate within a couple of years.

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Water in Adina Faso, Ethiopia

The residents of Adina Faso used to walk four hours each day to gather unclean water, but after working together with Water.org, they now have twenty-four-hour access to clean water, right in the middle of their village.

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