DuPont and Water.org Partner to Increase Global Access to Safe Water
Dec. 20, 2021
DuPont is supporting Water.org to provide 100,000 people with one year of access to safe water or improved sanitation.
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Find the latest news and press releases about our work in the water and sanitation sector below.
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Bloomberg - Matt Damon and Gary White Co-writing a Book on Access to Clean Water
Nov. 23, 2021
Co-founders Gary White and Matt Damon are sharing how access to safe water or sanitation has changed the story of 40 million people around the world.
Read moreBank of America - Matt Damon and Gary White on “That Made All the Difference”
Nov. 22, 2021
"We know that we can reach that vision, of everybody in the world having safe water. And I think that's what keeps us going. That's what keeps us innovating and trying new ideas." Hear more from Gary White and Matt Damon on Bank of America's podcast "That Made All the Difference"
Listen hereHow many people are affected by the global water crisis?
Nov. 12, 2021
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 Senior Manager, Insights & Innovation.
Read moreNew York Times - How We Can Ensure Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Nov. 8, 2021
Water.org Co-Founders Gary White and Matt Damon participate in a panel at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Watch hereForbes - Matt Damon X Stella Artois Join Forces to Give Back
Nov. 8, 2021
Water.org Co-Founder Matt Damon shares how the partnership with Stella Artois has helped empower more than 3 million people with access to safe water. This holiday season, every Stella Artois product or chalice purchased will help provide safe water to people in need.
Read moreLooking for the best gift you can give this holiday season? Stella Artois supports Water.org in global campaign designed to give the gift of time
Nov. 3, 2021
In the new global campaign, Stella and Water.org give time back to women who have to walk for water and highlight the importance of giving back through product sales, visually arresting out-of-home and in a film narrated by Matt Damon.
Read moreCNN - Access to clean, safe water is essential in the fight against climate change
Nov. 1, 2021
Via CNN - Why addressing the water crisis is critical in fighting the climate crisis - an interview with Water.org Co-founders Gary White and Matt Damon
Watch hereWhy climate change matters when you’re working to change lives with safe water
Oct. 28, 2021
While droughts and floods are water-related results of climate change, we may not think of water as being the most proximate way we all feel its effects. But it is and answers the question, “Why is a non-profit that creates solutions to empower people in poverty with safe water talking about climate change?” Read more on how Water.org is working to help fight the effects of climate change.
Read moreDiscovery Plus - Matt Damon on Global Water and Climate Crisis
June 28, 2021
Watch this segment of Action Planet, now streaming on discovery+: Matt Damon talks about access to safe water and how water is linked to the global climate crisis.
Watch hereUnlocking Commercial Finance for Urban Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries
June 24, 2021
Via ROCKBlue, an interview with WASH experts including Water.org's Dr. Rich Thorsten on why investments in water and sanitation are essential to reach UN Sustainable Development Goal 6.
Read moreWater Resilience Coalition features Jennifer Schorsch in Profiles in Leadership
June 21, 2021
“No one is immune to the impacts of climate and water disruption, but those living in poverty will feel it first and worst.” -Water.org President Jennifer Schorsch in Profiles in Leadership from the Water Resilience Coalition.
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