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waterloop #141: The Market-Based Model of Water.org

waterloop #141: The Market-Based Model of Water.org

Fromwaterloop: exploring solutions


waterloop #141: The Market-Based Model of Water.org

Fromwaterloop: exploring solutions

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hundreds of millions of people around the world that lack water and sanitation spend money and valuable time to get access. The market-based model of Water.org has helped 43 million people to use microloans to gain proper access to water and sanitation and then use the saved money and time to better their lives. The approach is discussed in this episode with Gary White, Co-founder and CEO of Water.org and author of a new book titled The Worth Of Water. Gary also shares stories of how people have lifted themselves out of poverty, the role and impact of actor and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon, and the path forward for the organization, which includes helping water providers expand services to reach more people.waterloop is a nonprofit media outlet. Visit https://www.waterloop.org
Released:
Apr 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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A podcast helping water leaders to discover solutions and drive change. waterloop is for people who work in water at utilities, government, universities, engineering firms, technology companies, and environmental organizations. The podcast helps listeners to become more knowledgeable experts, creators of change in communities, and builders of a sustainable and equitable water future. waterloop is hosted by Travis Loop, who brings two decades of experience in journalism and water communications, including at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.