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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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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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WEF - Why is 2026 the 'Year of Water'? Everything you need to know

Jan. 19, 2026

The world faces a global water cycle off-balance, affecting lives, livelihoods and undermining economic prosperity. Through Water.org's microfinance initiatives, 85 million people around the world can now turn on a tap or safely use a toilet because small, affordable loans gave them access to safe water or sanitation.

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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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