News, Press & Perspectives

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

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CNBC Squawk Box – World Water Day: Crisis around the globe

March 22, 2018

Matt Damon, Water.org co-founder; Gary White, Water.org co-founder; Anne Finucane, Bank of America vice chair, and Miguel Patricio, Anheuser-Busch InBev, talk about the lack of access to clean water and sanitation around the world.

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Bloomberg TV - Matt Damon Says There Are Solutions to the Global Water Crisis

March 22, 2018

Matt Damon and Gary White join Bloomberg TV on the UN's World Water Day to discuss investing in safe water access for various communities.

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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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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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Forbes - Water.org Looks To 'WaterCredit' To Expand Access To Water And Sanitation

Feb. 25, 2015

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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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CNBC - Gary White: Clean Water Awareness

Sept. 23, 2014

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