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News, Press & Perspectives

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

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New York Times - Dirty Water and Open Defecation Threaten Gains in Child Health

June 30, 2015

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

Jan. 20, 2015

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CNBC - Gary White: Clean Water Awareness

Sept. 23, 2014

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The Guardian - We Can Solve the Water and Sanitation Crisis But We need Your Help

Sept. 22, 2014

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ABC News - This Week With Gary White and Matt Damon

May 12, 2014

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Yahoo! News - Why Matt Damon Loves Toilets

March 24, 2014

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CNN Opinion - Together We Can Solve the Water Crisis

Jan. 24, 2014

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New York Times India Ink - Clean Water and Toilets for India’s Poor

Aug. 26, 2013

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Celebrities endorse the toilet strike

May 22, 2013

Richard Branson, Olivia Wilde and Bono join Water.org Co-founder Matt Damon to protest lack of access to safe water and adequate sanitation for 2.5 billion people.

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Support builds for the Strike

March 13, 2013

More and more celebrities are supporting Matt Damon in his toilet strike protesting the lack of access to safe water and adequate sanitation for billions.

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Strike With Me to Raise Awareness

Feb. 12, 2013

At a press conference in Los Angeles, Water.org co-founder Matt Damon announces his strike to raise awareness for the water crisis.

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