News, Press & Perspectives

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

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Decreasing costs, increasing impact

April 15, 2026

Several years ago, it cost $25 to reach one person with access to safe water or sanitation. Then $12.50. Now your donation of $5 will empower someone in need with lasting access to safe water or sanitation and the hope, health, and opportunity they bring. Read how and why, from Melanie Mendrys, Senior Director of Brand & Marketing.

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Water is the way to enable access to education

Aug. 13, 2024

To make systemic, global change in enabling access to education, the universal need for safe water must be addressed. Read more from former teacher now Senior Strategic Development Executive at Water.org, Nicole Terrizzi.

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Mobilizing capital for good: How your donations go further with Water.org

July 11, 2024

Through your donation to Water.org, we are maximizing the impact of every dollar and reaching more people, faster. Read more from Lina Bonova, Chief Revenue Officer.

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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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5 ways affordable financing for safe water helps break the cycle of poverty

Feb. 21, 2023

The costs of temporary access to water keep millions of families around the world trapped in a cycle of poverty. Read from Water.org Chief Insights Officer, Dr. Rich Thorsten, about the five ways we've seen our smart solution to increase affordable access to safe water improve household finances.

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Empowering women with safe water to change their worlds

March 3, 2021

When women and girls have access to safe water at home, they can experience the social, economic, cultural, and political opportunities International Women’s Day seeks to advance.

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An idea that is changing charity

Feb. 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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