Water is the way...
to empower women, improve health, and end poverty.
Right now, millions of people are paying high prices for water from vendors or collecting water from unsafe natural resources. Both options cost families in time, money, opportunities and health.
What if they didn't have to?
Watch to learn about Water.org's smart solution to solve the global water crisis.
Our vision: safe water and sanitation for all
1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 lack access to a safe toilet. Water.org exists to change this. We are an international nonprofit that empowers people living in poverty with lasting access to safe water and sanitation.
To date we've reached more than 79 million people with access to safe water or sanitation, more than 10 million of those in the last year alone.
We believe in the power of water to break the cycle of poverty, to turn time spent into time saved, to protect and save lives, and to make bright futures possible.
Meet some of the families whose lives have been changed through access to safe water
Empowering families like Phoebe's in Kenya
Phoebe’s decision to finance a safe water solution for her family was nothing shy of bold and life-changing. Prior to giving her family a lasting safe water solution at home, Phoebe endured a daily journey to collect water.
Water changes her world and changes her story
From asking her neighbors for a few liters of water to the laborious daily chore of collecting water from a river, Warni explained her water crisis as frustrating. She shares her story demonstrating the power of financing for water and sanitation to bring health, hope, and opportunity to families in need.
Health and hope flow from safe water
A small loan through Water.org's partner bank in Brazil made it possible for Jacqueline's family to obtain a water storage tank on their property. Access to safe water at home has allowed Jacqueline more time to care for her animals, manage their small grocery shop, and ensure her children’s well-being.
See how consumers react when they are forced to imagine what life would be like without access to safe water.
Our challenge to you
- What role does water play in your life?
- How does it shape your day, your work, or even your happiness? How does it shape your business, products and relationships?
- Now, imagine how we can bring that same possibility to millions more people around the world.
Thank you for committing your time and expertise to help make progress toward the day when everyone, everywhere has access to safe water.
More insight into Water.org's brand and vision
Turning the Tide: Matt Damon and Gary White on the Power of Water
“Providing access to safe, affordable water is an investment in human potential. We don’t provide one-time interventions. In breaking down the financial barriers between people in poverty and lasting access to safe water and sanitation, we are investing in healthy lives and communities," said Gary White, Co-founder of Water.org.
2024 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit: The Worth of Water
Forbes Senior Editor Amy Feldman sits down with Matt Damon, Co-founder of Water.org & WaterEquity, and Vedika Bhandarkar, President & COO of Water.org, to discuss how they've utilized microloans to help millions of people get access to safe water.
Water is the Way: Empowering Women Through Access to Safe Water
For millions of women, the lack of access to safe water is a barrier to their success. This article from Water.org President & COO, Vedika Bhandarkar, sheds light on the gendered impact of the global water crisis, the financial barriers women face, and the empowering effects of financial inclusion.