Thanks to your support, we're making progress in bringing clean water to Africa. Each life transformed by access to clean water is because of you.
The MEDIA CENTER provides selected highlights that chronicle our progress. Please also visit us at http://water.org/media.
Recent News:
Dear Water Friend,
Matt Damon, H2O Africa co-founder, and Gary White, WaterPartners executive director and co-founder, and have joined forces to create a new organization: Water.org.
Water.org combines the powerful marketing platform of H2O Africa with WaterPartners’ proven track record of on-the-ground water project success. Why the change? The merger will increase efficiencies, leverage expertise, and increase the overall social return on donations. The result: far more people with access to safe drinking water and sanitation.
Matt Damon and the other co-founders of H2O Africa did a tremendous job of advancing its mission by creating widespread public awareness of the water crisis in Africa and gathering support for clean water programs. The natural next question was how best to deploy the funds raised. That’s where WaterPartners entered the picture.
WaterPartners is a U.S.-based nonprofit bringing safe drinking water to people in developing countries. By working through certified local partner organizations and offering innovative financing through its WaterCredit Initiative, WaterPartners empowers local communities to develop and sustain solutions to their own water needs. Last year alone, WaterPartners reached more than 142,000 people in Africa, South Asia, and Central America with clean water.
Water.org will continue to deliver the same high-quality water and sanitation projects that have defined WaterPartners for nearly two decades and H2O Africa throughout its history. We’ll also continue our relentless pursuit of new, innovative ways to reach more people with safe water.
We’re thrilled to have joined forces to tackle the global water crisis. On behalf of Water.org and the people we serve, thank you for your compassion and action on behalf of those in need of safe water!
With your continued support, together we can achieve the day when everyone in the world can take a safe drink of water!
Sincerely,
Matt Damon
Water.org Co-Founder
Gary White
Water.org Co-Founder
Historical News Releases:
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Acclaimed Documentary "Running the Sahara" Available to Pre-Order Exclusively on the iTunes Store
(February 1, 2009) – Nehst Studios today announced the availability to pre-order for purchase the highly acclaimed documentary, "Running the Sahara", exclusively on the iTunes Store. >> MORE
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Showtime's 'Sahara' documentary
(January 5, 2008) - Three men attempt the seemingly impossible - traversing the vast Sahara Desert by jogging - in order to promote a charity that strives to provide clean drinking water to impoverished areas of Africa in this inspiring documentary. >> MORE
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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 articles on the expedition and the formation of the H2O Africa:
Check here for a sample aid report from the expedition team, sent from the field.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.