In 2009, Matt Damon co-founded Water.org; by October 2026, its partnership with Ripple had reached more than 1 million people with water or sanitation financing in Latin America and cut transaction fees by up to 66%

In 2009, Matt Damon co-founded Water.org; by October 2026, its partnership with Ripple had reached more than 1 million people with water or sanitation financing in Latin America and cut transaction fees by up to 66%

Water.org, co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, works tirelessly to combat the global water crisis. Through a partnership with Ripple, they have secured innovative financing solutions for families in Latin America. Ripple has committed $6 million to support WaterCredit, enabling affordable loans for water access. This initiative has already empowered over 1 million people with safe water, as they strive to reach 200 million by 2030.