Water.org reaches 1 million people milestone in Latin America

Water.org, the non-profit co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, has announced that its WaterCredit programme has facilitated safe water access for more than 1 million people across Latin America. The milestone was achieved through a strategic partnership with Ripple, the digital payments firm that committed $6 million to support the initiative.

The partnership leverages innovative financing solutions tailored for low-income families seeking to improve their access to clean water and sanitation. Through WaterCredit, families are offered affordable loans that enable them to invest in water infrastructure and related services, reducing the financial burden typically associated with such essential upgrades.

Water.org operates in multiple countries across South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, addressing the critical global water crisis that affects billions of people. The organisation's model combines financial services with water and sanitation solutions, enabling vulnerable populations to secure loans for water access at rates they can afford.

The Latin America achievement represents a significant step toward the organisation's broader 2030 goal of reaching 200 million people with improved water and sanitation access. Water.org has indicated that expanding such partnerships remains central to scaling its impact and addressing the persistent global water insecurity affecting developing economies.