Global Heroes - Breaking the Poverty Cycle
Dec. 1, 2020
Water.org co-founder Matt Damon talks about the power of water to change lives.
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SIWI Water Day - Vision of a zero-carbon, resilient future through water
Nov. 12, 2020
“The scale of the climate crisis is staggering, but you can’t let that be an excuse for not acting.” Water.org co-founder, Matt Damon, and Chief Global Impact Officer, Vedika Bhandarkar, each shared a message in the opening remarks of Water Day on November 12th, presented by SIWI.
Watch hereMilken Institute - To Solve the Water Crisis, We Must Rethink the Way We Invest
Nov. 11, 2020
Co-founders Gary White and Matt Damon share how WaterEquity has continued to expand and scale during COVID-19, empowering people with access to safe water and sanitation, while also providing attractive returns to investors.
Read moreHang out with Water.org co-founder, Matt Damon
Oct. 29, 2020
Want to have lunch with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck? Omaze is offering this opportunity to help support Water.org. You and a guest will be flown out to LA when it's safe to travel for an unforgettable meal with these two actors and friends. Enter to win by January 28, 2021.
Learn moreBrave Blue World Documentary Film Available on Netflix on October 21
Oct. 21, 2020
Featuring Matt Damon, Gary White, Jaden Smith and other pioneers in the water sector, the Brave Blue World documentary paints an optimistic picture of how humanity is adopting new technologies and innovations to re-think how we manage water.
Watch the trailerSocial Investor - Hollywood & Hometown Heroes
Oct. 6, 2020
How a united determination to overcome the water crisis brought Matt Damon and Gary White together to launch Water.org.
Read moreBorgen Magazine - Water.org Keeps Vulnerable Communities Resilient Amid COVID-19
Oct. 1, 2020
People who now have access to safe water through Water.org’s efforts are more resilient to the global pandemic. Water.org continues its multi-layered efforts to empower more people living in poverty with access to safe water.
Read moreTime 100 Talks - 'Water Is PPE.'
May 21, 2020
Co-founders Matt Damon and Gary White explain why clean water is crucial to fighting coronavirus.
Watch hereAccess to Water is Critical to Curb Disease Spread Today and Build Resiliency for the Future
May 14, 2020
Water.org and WaterEquity sign safe water and sanitation for all Leaders Call to Action on COVID-19.
Read moreLifestyles Magazine - Water relief from a star
Jan. 6, 2020
As Co-founder of Water.org, Matt Damon's focus includes philanthropy as well as film.
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