H2O Africa supports sustainable, integrated water programs, and was co-founded by actor Matt Damon, who just wrapped his latest movie with Participant Media, called The Informant.

Friends at the ONE Campaign and DATA brought me to Zambia and South Africa, where I witnessed extreme poverty and the role that clean drinking water plays in getting millions out of danger. I learned that a child dies every 15 seconds due to diseases from dirty water.

H2O Africa’s goal is to create widespread public awareness of the water crisis in Africa and to gather support for clean water programs in critical areas. The projects also include training and maintenance to assure that the work will continue well into the future.

Of all sickness, disease and premature death in developing countries, a stunning 80% is the consequence of bad or no water. With clean water, we can empty 50% of hospital beds and allow the health budget to go to other critical care needs.

Even one well provides hope and a future for thousands of people.   You can takepart by visiting H2O Africa to learn more.