We earn trust through integrity, clear standards, and disciplined execution. We hold ourselves accountable for results, listen actively to stakeholders, and communicate openly—sharing not only our progress, but the evidence and rationale behind our decisions and course corrections.
We use data and evidence to benchmark our work against sector best practices and to inform decisions at every level. As the water sector and technology evolve, we actively learn from peers, sector leaders, and—most importantly—the communities we serve. Through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and reflection, we adapt our approaches, strengthen performance, and challenge ourselves to improve outcomes over time.
Progress is rarely linear, but we stay focused on results. While Safe Water Network’s success is built on strong execution, it is strengthened through collaboration with sector peers, governments, and other stakeholders. By working across the broader water ecosystem, we improve performance, share practical insights, and accelerate solutions that work at scale.
We believe that sustainable solutions for safe, affordable water supply must be locally led. We strive to create an inclusive environment for our team and in the communities we serve.
Co-founded in 2006 by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman and former Goldman Sachs chairman John Whitehead, Safe Water Network was created to address the pressing global challenge of water.
We are a diverse team of dedicated professionals from different cultures and disciplines, with expertise in engineering, health care, development, business, government, and education.
We monitor and evaluate our work so our team, funders, supporters, and partners have a clear and transparent view of how we allocate and track our funding.