Alliance Magazine - Breaking the gender echo chamber
July 16, 2024
Water.org's Chief Revenue Officer, Lina Bonova, weighs in on the intersection of gender equality and access to safe water.
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Mobilizing capital for good: How your donations go further with Water.org
July 11, 2024
Through your donation to Water.org, we are maximizing the impact of every dollar and reaching more people, faster. Read more from Lina Bonova, Chief Revenue Officer.
Read moreA catalyst for sustainable change: Using financing to put the power of water into the hands of people in need
April 23, 2024
Through our financial approach and lasting solutions, we are using financing to put the power of water into the hands of people in need. Read more from Pablo Anton Diaz, Associate Regional Business Director, Latin America.
Read moreABC - Can celebrities influence environmental issues? Experts weigh in.
April 22, 2024
ABC's Julia Jacobo spoke with Co-founder Matt Damon about the scale of the water crisis and its intrinsic relationship with climate change.
Read moreWhy on Earth does water matter?
March 26, 2024
Water matters to the earth and all it holds, and it is why on Earth Day and every day, Water.org remains dedicated to making safe water and sanitation solutions accessible and sustainable for everyone, everywhere. Read more from Moree Lambeth, Lead Content Creator.
Read moreGlobal Heroes - World Water Day 2024: Matt Damon and Gary White on the Power of Water
March 22, 2024
On World Water Day, we reflect on the vital role water plays in every aspect of life. Still, in an era defined by innovation and progress, one in 10 people grapple with a lack of access to safe water, while one in four face the harsh reality of life without a toilet. Discover insights from Water.org co-founders Matt Damon and Gary White on the transformative power of water in this Global Heroes feature.
Read moreAuthority Magazine - Women Of The C-Suite: Vedika Bhandarkar of Water.org On The Five Things You Need To Succeed As A Senior Executive
March 18, 2024
In an interview with Authority Magazine, Water.org President & COO Vedika Bhandarkar shares insights into her professional journey from investment banking to the social sector and why she is so passionate about the transformative power of water.
Read moreImpakter - Water Is the Way: Empowering Women Through Access to Safe Water
March 8, 2024
International Women's Day is a global celebration that recognizes women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. Yet, for millions of women, the lack of access to safe water is a barrier to their success. In a piece originally published on Impakter, Water.org President and COO, Vedika Bhandarkar sheds light on the gendered impact of the global water crisis.
Read moreHow many people are affected by the global water crisis?
Feb. 22, 2024
While there are many statistics that demonstrate the severity of this critical issue, Water.org identifies the collective number of people impacted by the global water crisis in two ways. Read more from Heather Arney, Water.org Global Director, Insights.
Read moreWater.org Reaches 60 Million People with Access to Safe Water or Sanitation
Nov. 7, 2023
Water.org is pleased to announce that 60 million people around the world can now access safe water or sanitation. This achievement highlights the efficacy of the organization’s core solution, WaterCredit, in addressing Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6) – making safe water and sanitation available to everyone everywhere.
Read moreHealth flows from safe water
Oct. 5, 2023
The health of people around the world starts with access to safe water and sanitation. Read a piece originally published on Impakter from Water.org Insights Lead, Southeast Asia, Kiki Tazkiyah, about four ways we can see safe water improve health holistically and protect and save lives.
Read moreTubeFilter - Ryan Trahan’s latest penny challenge raised $400,000 for Water.org
July 7, 2023
Ryan Trahan successfully made it back to America in just one week, starting from one penny. And he raised more than $400,000 for Water.org in the process.
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