Scott Harrison

Most Creative People 2013

Scott Harrison

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The hedonist turned philanthropist

Former nightclub promoter Scott Harrison left the party scene to start charity:water, a nonprofit that improves water access in third world countries.

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Stories about Scott Harrison

American Express’s #PassionProject Contest To Kickstart Your Hobbies

AmEx’s new social media campaign will award ten people a month with $2,000 each to pursue their passion projects.

American Express’s #PassionProject Contest To Kickstart Your Hobbies

How The Founder Of Charity: Water Went From Packing Clubs To Building Wells

Scott Harrison talks about his crisis of faith and a journey that took him from a debaucherous world of club promotion to becoming a powerful force for clean water in Africa.

How The Founder Of Charity: Water Went From Packing Clubs To Building Wells

The 10 Most Generous Social Media Mavens

To launch a series on the most generous people in business, we’re first looking at those who use the Internet to help draw attention and support to those in need.

The 10 Most Generous Social Media Mavens

Trickle-Forward Economics: Scott Harrison’s Water-Based Experiment In Viral Philanthropy

05.18.10 | 12:40 am

A Changed Generation: Scott Harrison | charity: water

Impact

This foundation let youth organizers decide where to give its money

Backed-up container ships filled cities with pollution

This new basic income experiment will give money to both rich and poor

News

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Free at-home covid tests are coming—but not for everyone

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Co.Design

Many vaccine passports have security flaws. Here’s how to make them safer

These gorgeous images could transform science education

When will regulators finally get serious about car safety for women?

Work Life

Too many DEI plans are ineffective. Here are 3 ways companies can ensure progress

The (not so) hidden bias of corporate expense policies

4 things employers do that undermine employee trust