Gary White, co-founder of Water.org, and actor Matt Damon discuss the global water crisis and its profound effects on education and women's empowerment. They share personal stories illustrating the stark realities faced by communities lacking access to clean water. Innovative solutions like water credits are highlighted as ways to transform lives and promote sustainability. The conversation dives into the importance of mental health and community involvement in driving change, emphasizing how awareness can catalyze real impact in the fight against water scarcity.
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Girl's Playtime
Matt Damon recounts a story about a 13-year-old girl in Haiti who spent hours collecting water daily.
When a new water system freed up her time, she declared she'd use it to play, highlighting the burden water collection places on children.
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Water's Ripple Effect
The water crisis isn't just about lack of drinking water; it impacts every facet of life, from health and education to economic opportunities.
For 771 million people, it's a daily struggle, robbing them of their future.
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A Nurse's Dream
Matt Damon shares a story about a girl in Zambia whose dream of becoming a nurse was only possible due to a nearby well.
This highlighted the link between water access and pursuing one's potential.
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Our Story of Chasing Solutions to the World's Water Crisis
Matt Damon
Gary White
The Worth of Water details the journey of Gary White and Matt Damon as they tackle the global water crisis. Through their organizations Water.org and WaterEquity, they have helped over 43 million people access safe water and sanitation by using microfinance and venture philanthropy. The book shares stories of transformation and highlights the solvability of the crisis through investment and community empowerment.
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Jay Shetty sits down with Water.Org co-founders Matt Damon and Gary White to talk about the water crisis around the world. We see stories of extreme poverty in places that are less developed and have little to no access to basic services such as electricity and water. These stories of struggles are out there but we don’t get to hear the rawness of the situation and reality many people live in. The water crisis is real and it’s one of the major hindrances for children to have proper education and a chance at a better future.
While everyone knows Matt Damon as an actor and producer and screenwriter, in 2006, he founded H20 Africa Foundation to raise awareness about water initiatives on the continent. Matt's active participation in the work of Water.Org and Walter Equity has positioned him as one of the world's experts on water and sanitation issues. Now in 1991, Gary White launched Water Partners, now the international NGO known as Water.Org. Today, he leads two organizations in creating and executing market-driven solutions to the global water crisis driving innovations in the way water and sanitation projects are delivered and financed.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty 