Safe water protects and saves lives
Water.org has empowered more than 40 million people with access to safe water or sanitation through affordable financing.
Water is the way
We believe water is the best investment the world can make to improve health, empower women, enable access to education, increase family income and change lives. Yet, 771 million people lack access to safe water.
We’re working to change this. Water.org is a global nonprofit organization working to bring water and sanitation to the world.
Matt Damon, Water.org Co-founder, explains how water has the power to make a bright future possible for all.
There's a smart way to end the water crisis
For millions around the world, access to funds stands between them and safe water and sanitation in their homes.
That’s where Water.org comes in. Water.org offers smart solutions that break down the financial barriers between people living in poverty and access to safe water and sanitation.
Our solutions are working! Today more than 40 million people around the world can turn on a tap or safely use a toilet because small, affordable loans empowered them to get access to safe water and sanitation at home.
Your donation is a powerful catalyst
Together with our 149 partners around the world, we’ve helped mobilize more than $3.3 billion in capital to support small loans that bring access to safe water and sanitation to millions of people in need. By supporting Water.org, you are part of a solution that reaches more people, faster and more efficiently.
Meet Margaret
There was a time when many hours of Margaret's days were consumed by collecting water. From her Kenyan home to a local pond and back again, Margaret made multiple trips of two kilometers each to collect water for her family’s bathing, cooking, and cleaning needs.
Access to safe water turns poverty into possibility.
Through a small, affordable loan made possible by Water.org, Margaret was able to purchase a rain storage tank and tap. With access to safe water just steps from her door, now Margaret has time to sew beautiful dresses to sell and support her family – turning poverty into possibility.
Our founders: Matt Damon and Gary White
Eleven years ago, Matt and Gary worked independently to help break down barriers between people in need and access to safe water. A common goal to pioneer smart solutions to the water crisis brought them together, and their combined water and sanitation expertise and star-power have allowed Water.org to emerge as a leader in the water and sanitation sector.
Highest rankings from charity watch dogs
Water.org is among the 2% of charities that have received 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator for 11 consecutive years, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and financial accountability.
Partnering to solve the water crisis
We are fortunate to work with partners – foundations, financial institutions, and brands – who share our passion and vision. Together, we are changing lives with safe water in 11 countries around the world.
Help change lives with safe water
You can help us put the power of water into the hands of millions of people.
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