`` But you think about the hundreds of millions of kids for whom that 's not an option -- and not only do they not have those three hours , they may not even be in school because they 're scavenging for water . 780 million people lack access to clean water . Matt Damon and Gary White co - founded Water.org in 2009 . Charity helps people access clean water and sanitation services through a loan program . 171 people die from a water related illness every hour .
780 million people lack access to clean water . Matt Damon and Gary White co - founded Water.org in 2009 . Charity helps people access clean water and sanitation services through a loan program . 171 people die from a water related illness every hour .