New York Times - How We Can Ensure Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Nov. 8, 2021
Water.org Co-Founders Gary White and Matt Damon participate in a panel at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
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Unlocking Commercial Finance for Urban Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries
June 24, 2021
Via ROCKBlue, an interview with WASH experts including Water.org's Dr. Rich Thorsten on why investments in water and sanitation are essential to reach UN Sustainable Development Goal 6.
Read moreWater Resilience Coalition features Jennifer Schorsch in Profiles in Leadership
June 21, 2021
“No one is immune to the impacts of climate and water disruption, but those living in poverty will feel it first and worst.” -Water.org President Jennifer Schorsch in Profiles in Leadership from the Water Resilience Coalition.
Read moreWorking Together on Water is Key to a Healthier Africa
April 9, 2021
A read from Water.org's Regional Director of Africa, Francis Musinguzi, and World Wide Fund's Regional Director of Africa, Alice Ruhweza, on the collaboration with other sector organizations as part of WWF’s Blue Heart of Africa Initiative.
Read moreThe Washington Post - Climate Solutions: Preserving our water systems
March 23, 2021
Water.org co-founder Gary White shares universal access to water is “absolutely” possible in our lifetime. “If we think of this as a problem that we can tap the markets for, that's what is inherently scalable."
Watch hereUN Global Compact: The Value of Water for Business
March 22, 2021
"Corporations have a powerful platform...NGO's have a powerful mission, and if you bring those together, we can create powerful outcomes." This and more from Water.org President, Jennifer Schorsch on why water leadership is important and why we are pleased to be part of the Water Resilience Coalition.
Watch hereGoals House January Dialogues
Jan. 19, 2021
"Fireside on COVID-19 and climate justice in the context of water and the coming year" A discussion with Gary White, CEO & Co-founder Water.org and WaterEquity and Vedika Bhandarkar, Chief Global Impact Officer, Water.org.
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