News, Press & Perspectives

Impakter - Investing in People: The Path to Universal Access to Safe Water

Oct. 13, 2025

In Impakter, our Chief Global Impact Officer, Janet Tinsley, explores how safe water is one of the smartest investments the world can make to improve health, save time, and create opportunities for women and families. Drawing on more than a decade of leadership at Water.org, Janet outlines how innovative financing solutions are helping close the global financing gap and bring lasting access to safe water and sanitation to millions more people.

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Global Heroes - Because of Safe Water, Learning Is Possible

Oct. 1, 2025

In Global Heroes, our Director of Insights, Heather Arney, reflects on how the back-to-school season reminds her of the opportunities that education creates — and the essential role safe water plays in unlocking them. Drawing from her early experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mauritania, Heather shares how witnessing the water crisis firsthand shaped her lifelong commitment to helping families access safe water and sanitation so that children have the time, health, and opportunity to learn.

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Impakter - Unlocking the Flow of Capital to End the Global Water Crisis

Sept. 11, 2025

In Impakter, our CEO and Co-founder, Gary White, explores how aligning capital across philanthropy, investment, and infrastructure is key to solving the global water crisis. Drawing on more than three decades of leadership in water and sanitation, Gary shares how Water.org, WaterEquity, and WaterConnect are working to bring lasting access to safe water and sanitation to families and communities around the world.

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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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Global Heroes - Women Leading the Way: How Financial Inclusion is Transforming Communities in Mexico

March 13, 2025

Every year, on International Women’s Day (IWD), we celebrate the leadership of women who are creating change in their communities. This IWD, our Regional Director for Latin America, Rocio Cavazos, shares how women are driving solutions to the water crisis in Latin America.

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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 microloans, changing conditions, and providing clean water to over 69 million people at the 2024 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit.

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Impact Entrepreneur - Financial Innovations for Resilience in the Water Sector

Oct. 8, 2024

Building resilience to the effects of a changing world 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.

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Forbes - Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit

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 from the 2024 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit.

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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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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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Global Heroes - World Water Day 2024: Matt Damon and Gary White on the Power of Water

March 22, 2024

On World Water Day, we reflect on the vital role water plays in every aspect of life. Still, in an era defined by innovation and progress, one in 10 people grapple with a lack of access to safe water, while one in four face the harsh reality of life without a toilet. Discover insights from Water.org co-founders Matt Damon and Gary White on the transformative power of water in this Global Heroes feature.

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