News Updates

One Water Launches in Australia

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Bottled water company continues pledge to convert all profits to fund PlayPump® water systems

The Digital Gravel Water Project Drops

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Exclusive clothing will go to the building of a PlayPump water system

CNN Features PlayPump Water System as “Elegant Solution”

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

News video spotlights water pump as an economical solution to water crisis in South Africa

Esquire's \"Best and Brightest 2008\" Issue Features PlayPump Water System

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Water pumps listed among five ways to "fix the future of water"

Joe Momma's Coffee’s Soup Club Funds a Pump

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Coffee bar raises funds within seven months.

One Water Founder, Duncan Goose, Wins Credit Suisse Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

One Water donates 100% of its profits to fund PlayPump® water systems

PlayPumps International Highlighted at Africare Dinner by President Bush

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

The President describes PlayPump® water system with speech.

Vote for Safe Drinking Water on Yahoo! Green

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Your vote for safe drinking water can help PlayPumps International win

PlayPumps International Featured in Tactics of Hope: How Social Entrepreneurs Are Changing the World

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

PlayPumps International featured in a groundbreaking book and video on social entrepreneurship

Jay-Z Receives Honor for His Think MTV Water For Life Documentary

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST

Documentary features school using PlayPump water systems.

PlayPump Water System Showcased at 2008 World Water Week Conference

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

Trevor Field of Roundabout Outdoor was invited to showcase the PlayPump® Water Pumping System at the 2008 Water Week Conference in Stockholm.

FLOW, Coming to A Theater Near You!

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

Award-winning documentary examines global water crisis.

GlobalGiving Green Website Selects PlayPumps International for Eco-Friendly Fundraising

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

PlayPump® water systems for Mozambique selected as “Green Technology” project.

PlayPumps International Surpasses Goal with Second \"100 Pumps in 100 Days\" Effort

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

"Second Spin" Campaign Raises Funds for 109 PlayPump® water systems

One Water Introduces International Travelers to PlayPumps International

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

One Water new display in London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 spreads awareness for PlayPump water systems.

Reader's Digest South Africa Names PlayPump Water Systems in \"60 Best\" List

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Magazine spotlights water system among South Africa's unique features.

Water Testing Kits Donated to PlayPumps International

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Kits donated by HACH International USA and ImproChem Water will speed up rollout of PlayPumps water systems to rural people in need.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Statement on World Water Day

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

World Water Day offers a chance to spotlight these issues, but this year let us go beyond raising awareness – let us press for action to make a measurable difference in people's lives.

As World Water Day Approaches, PlayPumps International Recognizes Global Water ‘Heroes’

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

This World Water Day – March 22 – Innovative ‘Clean Water’ Non-Profit, PlayPumps International Recognizes 5 ‘Heroes’ Including Coke Africa, Save the Children & One Water.

Global Advisory Council Meets for World Water Day

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Council assembles to discuss global water crisis and PlayPumps International’s mission

National Geographic Weekend Radio Features PlayPumps International

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Program features interview with Case Foundation's Jean Case about the PlayPump® Water Systems, will air weekend of January 12-13, 2008.

NBC Nightly News Spotlights PlayPump Water Systems

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Network news segment features water pumps in action. Watch the segment and additional footage on MSNBC's website.

PlayPumps International Enters America's Giving Challenge

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Help PlayPumps International win $50,000 in America’s Giving Challenge, presented by the Case Foundation, Parade Magazine, and the Causes Giving Challenge on Facebook.

PBS’ FRONTLINE/World Spotlights PlayPumps® Water Systems on Holiday Giving Special

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

PlayPumps International and the PlayPump water system will be featured on the PBS FRONTLINE/World special "A World of Good".

PlayPumps International Launches “KnowH2O” Website

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Website developed for schools and community organizations helps students learn about the global water crisis and what they can do to help

PlayPump Water System Nominated for People's Design Award

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Playpumps International Announces Dale E. Jones as Chief Executive Officer

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

Jones brings experience and leadership to the PlayPumps International's mission of improving the lives of children and families in sub-Saharan Africa through access to clean drinking water.

Playpumps International Exceeds \"100 Pumps In 100 Days\" Goal

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

Grassroots campaign brings together schoolchildren, faith-based organizations, companies, individuals to provide clean water to a quarter sub-Saharan Africans

Eric Hopkins of Maine, wins video PSA contest

Chicago Art Exhibit Features PlayPumps International

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

The team at Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. created a globe with PlayPumps International to shine a spotlight on the innovative program for the "CoolGlobes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet" exhibit in Chicago.

First Lady Laura Bush Launches the PlayPump Water System in Zambia

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST

First Lady Laura Bush celebrated the U.S. Government's first PlayPump® water system at a primary school in Lusaka today as part of her four-country African tour.

The Motley Fool's Global Gains Investment Service Promotes \"100 Pumps in 100 Days\" Campaign

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST

The Motley Fool is working with PlayPumps International to create momentum for their "100 Pumps in 100 Days" campaign to bring clean water to 100 schools and communities in Africa by the end of June.

PlayPumps International Challenges Amateur Filmakers Worldwide to Film Call to Action

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

PlayPumps International is making a call to amateur filmmakers worldwide to film a winning Public Service Announcement about the clean drinking water crisis.

First Lady Champions PlayPumps Alliance in Commencement Address

Wed, 2 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

First Lady Laura Bush singled out PlayPumps International's "100 Pumps in 100 Days" campaign during her commencement speech at Pepperdine University's graduation ceremony on April 28.

\"100 Pumps in 100 Days\" Campaign to Launch on World Water Day

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

Launches campaign to bring clean water to 100 schools and communities in Africa.

Tennis Star Nicole Vaidisova Serves Up Clean Drinking Water for Kids

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

Tennis star Nicole Vaidisova has joined on as an ambassador for PlayPumps International as World Water Day approaches on March 22.

GOOD Magazine Spotlights PlayPump Water Systems

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

PlayPumps International is featured in the latest edition of GOOD, a new magazine spotlighting philanthropic causes, media awareness, and consumer philanthropy

PlayPump Water System Featured in Cable Television Learning Program

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST

Through MTV's Cable in the Classroom initiative, the Jay-Z / thinkMTV documentary "Diary of Jay-Z: Water for Life"—in which Jay-Z visits a PlayPump water system near Durban, South Africa—will be shown in thousands of middle school and high school classrooms throughout the U.S. as part of its current curriculum.

Jay-Z Raises Funds and Awareness For PlayPumps International

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST

MTV has created a new documentary that features the PlayPump water system. "The Diary of Jay-Z: Water for Life" follows music artist Jay-Z as he visits children in Angola and South Africa to raise awareness about the world’s water crisis.

Playpumps International Offers New Online Fundraising Tools

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

PlayPumps International offers three new ways for blog and personal page owners to help raise money and awareness for the organization.

Case Foundation Picks PlayPumps International for Holiday Gift Spotlight

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

The Case Foundation launched its “Spotlight on Giving” on December 11, 2006, and included donations to PlayPumps International as a good gift option for the holidays.

British Couple's Wedding Helps Benefit PlayPumps International

Fri, 1 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

In lieu of wedding gifts, the Rendells raised more than £1500 (approximate US $2,845) for PlayPumps International from their guests.

New York Times Ad Features PlayPumps International

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

The Case Foundation sponsored a full page advertisement for PlayPumps International in the New York Times special Giving Section on November 13, 2006.

Sparta Teens Off to Africa to Bring Water to Schools

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PST

A group of teens led by a Sparta environmental author is looking to make a difference overseas -- tackling the lack of running water in a province of South Africa.

First Lady Announces $16.4 Million Investment

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PST

Speaking to world leaders at the Clinton Global Initiative, Mrs. Laura Bush announced a $16.4 million investment by the U.S. government, the Case Foundation and The MCJ Foundation to expand the installation of PlayPump™ water pumping systems throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

Jay-Z Pledges Support for the PlayPump Solution

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PST

PlayPump Water System Opens In Adventure Park

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PST

U.S. Ambassador and Muppet Visit PlayPump Water System on World AIDS Day

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PST

NeoMedia & Sponge donate expertise to raise funds for PlayPump systems

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PST

Watch a PBS story on PlayPumps

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PST