News, Press & Perspectives

Find the latest news and press releases about our work in the water and sanitation sector below. 

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Forbes - 2024 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit: The Worth of Water

Oct. 11, 2024

Forbes Senior Editor Amy Feldman sits down with Matt Damon, Cofounder of Water.org & WaterEquity, and Vedika Bhandarkar, President & COO of Water.org, to discuss how they've utilized microloans to help over 69 million people get access to clean water, the impact of climate change on water access, and much more.

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Impact Entrepreneur - Financial Innovations for Climate Resilience in the Water Sector

Oct. 8, 2024

Building resilience to climate change requires accessible financial solutions like microfinance. Learn more from Water.org President & COO, Vedika Bhandarkar, on how these tools help families secure safe water and sanitation in the face of climate change.

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Water.org Reaches 70 Million People with Access to Safe Water or Sanitation

Oct. 3, 2024

Water.org has reached a new milestone, changing 70 million lives with access to safe water or sanitation. This milestone highlights the efficacy of Water.org's market-driven financial approach, which has scaled to reach more than 9 million people in the past year alone.

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Forbes - Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit: Fast-Tracking Climate Crisis Solutions

Sept. 30, 2024

Matt Damon, co-founder of Water.org, discusses the importance of access to safe water and how the organization has helped 69 million people through microfinance solutions. Read more from Damon and Water.org President & COO, Vedika Bhandarkar, on the relationship between climate crisis and the water crisis, shared at the 2024 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit.

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New Company WaterConnect to Develop Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation Infrastructure

Aug. 6, 2024

An initiative of global nonprofit Water.org, WaterConnect addresses the lack of investment-ready water and sanitation infrastructure projects in emerging markets.

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Alliance Magazine - Breaking the gender echo chamber

July 16, 2024

Water.org's Chief Revenue Officer, Lina Bonova, weighs in on the intersection of gender equality and access to safe water.

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A catalyst for sustainable change: Using financing to put the power of water into the hands of people in need

April 23, 2024

Through our financial approach and lasting solutions, we are using financing to put the power of water into the hands of people in need. Read more from Pablo Anton Diaz, Associate Regional Business Director, Latin America.

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ABC - Can celebrities influence environmental issues? Experts weigh in.

April 22, 2024

ABC's Julia Jacobo spoke with Co-founder Matt Damon about the scale of the water crisis and its intrinsic relationship with climate change.

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Why on Earth does water matter?

March 26, 2024

Water matters to the earth and all it holds, and it is why on Earth Day and every day, Water.org remains dedicated to making safe water and sanitation solutions accessible and sustainable for everyone, everywhere. Read more from Moree Lambeth, Lead Content Creator.

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Authority Magazine - Women Of The C-Suite: Vedika Bhandarkar of Water.org On The Five Things You Need To Succeed As A Senior Executive

March 18, 2024

In an interview with Authority Magazine, Water.org President & COO Vedika Bhandarkar shares insights into her professional journey from investment banking to the social sector and why she is so passionate about the transformative power of water.

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How many people are affected by the global water crisis?

Feb. 22, 2024

While there are many statistics that demonstrate the severity of this critical issue, Water.org identifies the collective number of people impacted by the global water crisis in two ways. Read more from Heather Arney, Water.org Global Director, Insights.

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Water.org Reaches 60 Million People with Access to Safe Water or Sanitation

Nov. 7, 2023

Water.org is pleased to announce that 60 million people around the world can now access safe water or sanitation. This achievement highlights the efficacy of the organization’s core solution, WaterCredit, in addressing Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6) – making safe water and sanitation available to everyone everywhere.

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