Thanks to the efforts of our donors and partners, The H2O Africa Foundation is making progress in bringing clean water to Africa. We are doing this one person, one family, and one community at a time. Together, we can make a difference!
H2O Africa is making news around the world, and the MEDIA CENTER is designed to provide selected highlights that chronicle our progress. For more information on The H2O Africa Foundation, or for a Media Kit, contact us at media@h2oafrica.org.
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JM Eagle launches partnership with H2O Africa to help address water crisis
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EP Martin releases custom watches as part of an H2O Africa funding and promotion partnership
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PepsiCo Announces Initiatives With the Earth Institute and H2O Africa To Drive Sustainable Water Practices
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PepsiCo Adds $8m Sparkle to Clean Water Drive
(January 22, 2008) - PepsiCo will launch a partnership today with the Earth Institute at Columbia University and Matt Damon, the Hollywood actor, to bring clean water to communities in Africa, China, India and Brazil.
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Mia Hamm, H2O Africa, and a Glimmer of Hope Partnering to Provide Clean Water in Ethiopia
(December 16, 2007) - Mia Hamm and her husband Nomar Garciaparra lead a new H2O Africa matching grant campaign for northern Ethiopia, together with A Glimmer of Hope Foundation. >> MORE
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Formation of The H2O Africa Foundation
(October 11, 2007) - Running the Sahara, the upcoming expedition and documentary film featuring three international ultra-marathoners who will attempt to become the first humans to run the entire distance across Africa's Sahara Desert, has unveiled its charitable component: The H2O Africa Foundation, a clean water initiative (www.h2oafrica.org).
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Damon Preps for New Round of Advocacy in Quest to Bolster Africa
(October 10, 2007) - Activist actor Matt Damon knows how to pack a lot into a day. And his nights.After a three-day whirlwind of activity during the Toronto Film Festival - where he hosted last night's OneXOne charity event, introduced a new documentary Running the Sahara and shared countless dinners and drinks with pals in town such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Don Cheadle - the Bourne Ultimatum star was scheduled to hop on a plane this morning to Africa.
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H2O Africa and a Glimmer of Hope Partnering to Provide Clean Water in Ethiopia
(September 7, 2007) – A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, founded by Philip and Donna Berber, and the H2O Africa Foundation, co-founded by Matt Damon, have established a partnership to further their shared goal of providing clean water and improved sanitation to the poorest of the poor in water scarce regions of Africa.
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Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Don Cheadl
(September 2007) - Don Cheadle and Ben Affleck support their friend Matt Damon at a special presentation of his documentary "Running The Sahara" at The Royal Theatre in Toronto.
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RYAN'S WELL FOUNDATION AND THE H2O AFRICA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP FOR CLEAN WATER
(May 29, 2007) - The Ryan's Well Foundation and the H2O Africa Foundation, founded by Matt Damon in conjunction with the Running the Sahara expedition and documentary, have established a partnership to further their shared goal to provide clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene education for children and families in the water scarce regions of Africa.
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RUNNING THE SAHARA EXPEDITION FINISHES IN CAIRO, EGYPT
(February 20, 2007) - Today, the international expedition team of Charlie Engle (USA), Ray Zahab (Canada) and Kevin Lin (Taiwan) completed an unprecedented quest-Over 111 days, the three men ran 4,300 miles (69,190 km) across the Sahara Desert, through six countries: Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya and Egypt.
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Special Ed, Cartoon-enhanced Curriculum for Kids
(December 2006) - News-2-You.com creates a special ed, cartoon-enhanced curriculum for kids about H2O Africa and Running the Sahara.
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For a sampling of recent articles on H2O Africa and the expedition:
Check here for a sample aid report from the expedition team.Stay tuned for more updates as we highlight our progress.
Media representatives can access press releases and spread the word about the crisis, about the mission and work of the Running the Sahara expedition, and other efforts to develop and sustain clean water wells in Africa in efficient and effective ways.
