Ripple has announced an expanded partnership with Water.org, committing $6 million to improve water financing through blockchain-based payments and stablecoin infrastructure. The collaboration also introduces digital asset custody services to support Water.org’s financial operations across several international markets.
Water.org secured a $1.25 million RLUSD grant through the Stablecoin Impact Fund to expand WaterCredit financing in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Uganda. Ripple’s Wallet-as-a-Service technology will be integrated to help Water.org manage digital assets securely, while Ripple Payments will support cross-border transfers to participating financial institutions.
According to Ripple, the partnership has already supported financing access for more than one million people across Latin America. Ripple Payments has processed over $3.2 million across four markets, reducing transaction costs and settlement delays. In Mexico and Brazil, settlement times dropped from two or three days to same-day processing, while transaction fees declined by up to 66% and payment processing became available around the clock.
Gary White, co-founder and CEO of Water.org, emphasized that efficient capital distribution enables families to convert existing water expenses into permanent household infrastructure. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted blockchain’s role in improving international payments and reducing costs for humanitarian organizations.
Ripple has also joined Water.org’s Get Blue initiative as its exclusive digital asset and FinTech partner. Initial funding supported access for 400,000 people, while the three-year commitment targets 1.2 million beneficiaries. Get Blue includes corporate partners such as Amazon, Starbucks, Gap, and Ecolab. Additionally, Ripple will participate in the WaterEquity Everspring Fund, which supports water and sanitation lending and recycles loan repayments into additional financing across emerging markets.
