News, Press & Perspectives

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

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The Daily Show - Transforming Lives with Water.org and WaterEquity

March 21, 2018

Matt Damon and Gary White talk with Trevor Noah about their successful efforts to help millions of people in developing countries gain access to safe water.

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Today - Water.org campaign with Stella Artois

Jan. 16, 2018

Matt Damon and Gary White on the Today Show, discussing Water.org's partnership with Stella Artois

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National Geographic - Talking Toilets With Matt Damon

July 26, 2017

The actor is on a mission to bring sanitation and safe water to the entire planet.

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CBS This Morning - Matt Damon and Gary White on worldwide initiative for clean water

March 22, 2017

Oscar-winner Matt Damon is working to bring clean water to everyone worldwide. He co-founded Water.org with longtime water expert and engineer Gary White. Their goal is to help the more than 660 million people without access to safe water.

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World Economic Forum - An Insight, An Idea

Jan. 17, 2017

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Town & Country Magazine - How Matt Damon is Fighting For Clean Drinking Water Around the World

May 10, 2016

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USA Today - Q&A: Matt Damon Bringing Water to the Masses

Jan. 20, 2015

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CCTV America - Matt Damon Vows To Fight Global Water Crisis

Nov. 23, 2014

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CNN - Gary White and Matt Damon with Sanjay Gupta

Oct. 10, 2014

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Yahoo! Katie Couric World 3.0 - Matt Damon: 'You will never solve poverty without solving water and sanitation.'

Oct. 7, 2014

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ABC News - This Week With Gary White and Matt Damon

May 12, 2014

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McKinsey & Company - Making Water Flow: An interview with Matt Damon and Gary White

April 17, 2014

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