News, Press & Perspectives

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

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Matt Damon: We need to talk about toilets

Aug. 14, 2017

Hollywood star Matt Damon is trying to improve sanitation in developing countries, one toilet at a time.

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The Guardian - Matt Damon: 'Children are drinking water so dirty it looks like chocolate milk'

April 24, 2017

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CBS This Morning - Matt Damon and Gary White on worldwide initiative for clean water

March 22, 2017

Oscar-winner Matt Damon is working to bring clean water to everyone worldwide. He co-founded Water.org with longtime water expert and engineer Gary White. Their goal is to help the more than 660 million people without access to safe water.

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Next Billion - How Water.org 'Took a Leap of Faith' into Social Impact Investing

March 22, 2017

Research and experience has shown that there is a $12 billion demand among families at the base of the economic pyramid (BoP) for access to affordable financing, such as small loans, to meet their water and sanitation needs

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World Economic Forum - An Insight, An Idea

Jan. 17, 2017

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Huffington Post - My Interview with Gary White, Co-founder, Water.org

Dec. 1, 2016

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NewsDeeply Women & Girls Hub - Capital: The Tool Women Need for Water

May 21, 2016

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WASHfunders- COP21 Offers an Opportunity to Integrate Water, Climate and Human Development

May 12, 2016

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Town & Country Magazine - How Matt Damon is Fighting For Clean Drinking Water Around the World

May 10, 2016

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Global Citizen - How Access to Safe Water Changed the Lives of These 4 Women

March 2, 2016

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Tempus Magazine - Water.org co-founders Matt Damon and Gary White are empowering the planet one tap at a time

Dec. 31, 2015

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InStyle - Matt Damon on the Moment He Realized He Could Have a Huge Impact on Lives Around the World

Sept. 12, 2015

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