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Water.org Partners with Gap Inc., Amazon, Starbucks, and Ecolab to Launch Get Blue™, Advancing Water.org’s Goal of Reaching 200 Million People by 2030

Jan. 19, 2026

Founding partners will activate products, content, and experiences that help fund access to safe water and sanitation through Water.org’s proven solutions.

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ETN - Gap, Amazon back safe water initiative

Jan. 19, 2026

Gap Inc. and Amazon join Starbucks and Ecolab join Water.org to launch Get Blue, a new global platform designed to accelerate access to safe water and sanitation. The initiative brings business leadership, consumer engagement, and capital together to help scale Water.org’s proven, market-driven solutions for families and communities worldwide.

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Axios - Water.org’s Matt Damon and Gary White & Axios’ Amy Harder

Jan. 19, 2026

Axios national energy correspondent Amy Harder speaks to Water.org co-founders Gary White and Matt Damon to discuss the organization's announcement of its Get Blue initiative.

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Axios - Matt Damon courts Davos set to partner with Water.org

Jan. 19, 2026

Water.org Co-Founders Gary White and Matt Damon took the stage at Axios House to announce their new initiative, Get Blue, to partner with corporations to help more people gain access to safe water.

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Smart Water Magazine - Get Blue initiative unites global brands to accelerate access to safe water and sanitation

Jan. 19, 2026

Get Blue initiative unites global brands to accelerate access to safe water and sanitation.

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Clean the Sky - Water.org Partners with Major Brands on the Get Blue™ Initiative

Jan. 19, 2026

The organization Water.org has introduced the Get Blue™ initiative. This endeavor, which is made possible through the collaboration with corporate partners Gap Inc., Amazon, Starbucks, and Ecolab, aims to expand global access to clean water and sanitation.

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