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Your donation is a powerful catalyst
Together with our 150 partners around the world, we’ve helped mobilize more than $3.5 billion in capital to support small loans that bring access to safe water and sanitation to millions of people in need. By supporting Water.org, you are part of a solution that reaches more people, faster and more efficiently.
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Meet Manjula
Without access to water at home, Manjula had no choice but to find and carry heavy vessels of water from a distant source. Water collection took Manjula away from her home, work, and family for hours each day.
With a small, affordable loan, Manjula was able to solve her family’s immediate need for a water connection at home. Now the time Manjula once spent collecting water each day can be enjoyed caring for her two young boys and growing flowers to sell at the local market.
Together, we’re empowering millions of women like Manjula in India and around the world with safe water so they can change their future.
Through a small, affordable loan made possible by Water.org, Margaret was able to purchase a rain storage tank and tap. With access to safe water just steps from her door, now Margaret has time to sew beautiful dresses to sell and support her family – turning poverty into possibility.
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Manjula is one of the 43 million people Water.org has empowered with access to safe water or sanitation.
Meet the people you empower
Our founders: Matt Damon and Gary White
Eleven years ago, Matt and Gary worked independently to help break down barriers between people in need and access to safe water. A common goal to pioneer smart solutions to the water crisis brought them together, and their combined water and sanitation expertise and star-power have allowed Water.org to emerge as a leader in the water and sanitation sector.
Meet our team
Highest rankings from charity watch dogs
Water.org is among the 2% of charities that have received 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator for 11 consecutive years, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and financial accountability.
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Partnering to solve the water crisis
We are fortunate to work with partners – foundations, financial institutions, and brands – who share our passion and vision. Together, we are changing lives with safe water in 11 countries around the world.