The craziest thing we can do is nothing.
— SCOTT HARRISON, FOUNDER & CEO OF CHARITY: WATER
Scott’s journey from nightclub promoter to founding a global nonprofit is proof that anyone can make a difference. Join his mission to bring clean and safe water to everyone on earth.
Watch how a radical decision to reset his life led Scott Harrison to build charity: water.
Watch the video that launched a movement. 100+ million views across platforms and counting.
A story that changed millions of lives
After a decade promoting nightclubs in NYC, Scott Harrison made an unexpected choice that changed everything. What started in a tiny apartment became a global movement—bringing clean water to over 20 million people.
Awards & Recognition
Scott was the recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award in 2024. He has been recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc. as one of the most influential social entrepreneurs of our time. His work has been profiled multiple times in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and other major publications.
Thirst
A New York Times bestseller. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of Thirst, Scott’s inspiring story, will fund charity: water projects around the world.
“If you've ever dreamed of changing careers or changing the world, read this book.”
MICHAEL BLOOMBERG
“In sharing his own remarkable journey, Scott shows us how to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, how to find hope in despair, and how simple acts of generosity can transform everything from what we believe about ourselves to how we connect with each other.”
BRENÉ BROWN
"This book does for the soul what water does for a parched throat."
ADAM GRANT
Join Scott’s mission to bring clean and safe water to everyone
Our work to end the water crisis needs your support. You can help provide education, income, dignity, and health - especially for women and children.
Leading the next phase of innovation
In a saturated digital landscape, Scott is pioneering immersive storytelling exhibits that bring humanity’s search for water and the work of charity: water closer to home. After moving to Nashville in 2021, Scott built the first Experience Lab as a journey designed for hands-on learning.
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