In 2006, Matt Damon started nonprofit while filming ‘Running the Sahara'

In 2006, actor Matt Damon took a significant step by founding a nonprofit to tackle the global water crisis, a passion ignited by his time in a Zambian village during film production. Teaming up with Gary White, they founded Water.org, aiming to improve water access worldwide. Together, they journeyed across various countries, creating essential clean water solutions that continue to make a positive impact globally.