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News, Press & Perspectives

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

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Economist.com - Philanthropy Gets Smarter

Dec. 18, 2013

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Men's Health - Matt Damon: Catch Your Next Wave

Dec. 16, 2013

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The Economist - Philanthropy Meets the Market

Nov. 18, 2013

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The LEAD CNN - Matt Damon Takes on Global Water Crisis

Nov. 13, 2013

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Empowering 500,000 for safe water

Oct. 7, 2013

The Caterpillar Foundation expands partnership with new commitment to Water.org. Through this remarkable partnership we will accelerate our impact significantly and empower nearly 500,000 people with access to safe water and sanitation.

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New York Times India Ink - Clean Water and Toilets for India’s Poor

Aug. 26, 2013

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NY Times Opinionator - The Real Future of Clean Water

Aug. 1, 2013

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Celebrities endorse the toilet strike

May 22, 2013

Richard Branson, Olivia Wilde and Bono join Water.org Co-founder Matt Damon to protest lack of access to safe water and adequate sanitation for 2.5 billion people.

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Support builds for the Strike

March 13, 2013

More and more celebrities are supporting Matt Damon in his toilet strike protesting the lack of access to safe water and adequate sanitation for billions.

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Strike With Me to Raise Awareness

Feb. 12, 2013

At a press conference in Los Angeles, Water.org co-founder Matt Damon announces his strike to raise awareness for the water crisis.

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