We exist to bring safe water and sanitation to the world. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the water crisis.Water.org, founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, provides access to safe water and sanitation solutions. Support us by donating, fundraising, and exploring our initiatives.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: Water.org addresses the critical global water and sanitation crisis, affecting billions of people who lack access to safe water and sanitation[1][2][4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: Access to safe water and sanitation significantly improves health, reduces disease, increases family income, and keeps girls in school. It also empowers women and reduces physical injuries from water collection[1][3][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The organization has empowered over 73 million people with access to safe water or sanitation, and continues to scale its impact, aiming to transform millions more lives[1][3][5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: Water.org's solutions break down financial barriers, providing affordable loans for water and sanitation, which has led to socioeconomic benefits such as increased safety and income for borrowers[2][4].