Find the latest news and press releases about our work in the water and sanitation sector below.
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June 5, 2020
The past two weeks have brought deep sadness and grief, justified anger and demands that we in the United States, and around the globe, do better in building an equitable, just world. Read more from Jennifer Schorsch, President and Gary White, CEO and Co-founder.
Read moreJune 3, 2020
Today 771 million people around the world lack access to safe water. This is a crisis. It’s a women’s crisis, a children’s crisis and it is a global health crisis. Read from former Water.org Director of Strategic Alliances, Nicole Wickenhauser on how access to safe water protects and saves lives.
Read moreFeb. 4, 2020
For many people living in poverty, it’s expensive to not have access to water or a toilet. The reality is, in many countries around the world people in poverty pay a very high price for these things. These costs make it harder for families to get out of poverty. Read more from Water.org's President and Chief Operating Officer on how financial inclusion for water and sanitation is changing lives.
Read moreNov. 8, 2019
Traveling around the world reveals we are more alike than different, however one thing stands out. Many people we meet lack access to safe water and sanitation. Read more from Benjamin Heath, a photographer who has supported our work for more than five years.
Read moreMay 9, 2019
Millions of moms are affected by the water crisis. Our solution empowers them to solve it. Read more from April Davies, Water.org Senior Regional Manager, Latin America.
Read moreFeb. 19, 2019
Our smart solution has proven that if you invest in women, they’ll change their world. Read more about why we created WaterCredit from Gary White, Water.org CEO and Co-founder.
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