Safe water protects and saves lives

Water.org has helped empower more than 85 million people with access to safe water or sanitation.

Water is the way

We believe water is the best investment the world can make to improve health, help empower women, enable access to education, increase family income, and change lives. Yet 2.1 billion people lack access to safe water.

We’re working to change this. Water.org is a global nonprofit organization working to bring water and sanitation to the world.

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Matt Damon, Water.org Co-founder, explains how water has the power to make a bright future possible for all.

There's a smart way to end the water crisis

For millions around the world, access to funds stands between them and safe water and sanitation in their homes.

That’s where Water.org comes in. Water.org offers smart solutions that break down the barriers between people living in poverty and access to safe water and sanitation.

Our solutions are working! Today more than 85 million people around the world can turn on a tap or safely use a toilet because small, affordable loans empowered them to get access to safe water or sanitation.

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Woman pouring water from a pitcher into clear drinking glass,

$5 helps empower someone in need with lasting access to safe water

Your donation is a powerful catalyst

Together with our 208 partners around the world, we’ve helped mobilize more than $7.4 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 Narwoga

Every day Narwoga walked a few miles from her home to get water from a river. Her children helped her, however, she described the chore as very difficult. The containers they carried were heavy, and it took many trips to get enough water for each day.

Narwoga is one of the 85 million people we have helped empower with access to safe water or sanitation.

With a small loan, Narwoga was able to finance a rain catchment tank for her home in Uganda. This is this region-appropriate solution her family needed.

Meet the people you impact

Water.org founders Gary White and Matt Damon smiling in front of a group of people.

Our founders: Matt Damon and Gary White

Fifteen 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 grow into a leader in the water and sanitation sector.

Meet our team

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Highest rankings from charity watch dogs

Water.org has received the highest rating from Charity Navigator for more than 10 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 – corporations, financial institutions, and foundations – who share our passion and vision. Together, we are changing lives with safe water on 4 continents around the world.

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