News, Press & Perspectives

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

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TIME - Vedika Bhandarkar Believes We Can Solve the Water Crisis in Our Lifetime

May 1, 2025

TIME profiles Water.org President & COO Vedika Bhandarkar as part of Gold House’s A100 List, honoring the most impactful Asian Pacific leaders. Drawing on her 25-year career in finance, Vedika is helping unlock capital and scale smart solutions to accelerate access to safe water and sanitation, driving progress toward a world where everyone everywhere has the resources they need to thrive.

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Water.org Builds on FY24 Progress to Solve the Global Water Crisis

Jan. 7, 2025

Water.org is entering FY25 with a continued focus on solving the global water and sanitation crisis, following significant achievements in FY24. Over the past year, the organization mobilized $965 million in capital, reached 10.2 million people with access to safe water and sanitation, and worked with partners to implement solutions aimed at removing barriers to access.

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