In 2010, Ben Affleck co-founded Eastern Congo Initiative; by 2024, programmes it supported were delivering over 100 million litres of clean water

Times of India - Oct 13, 2026

In 2010, Ben Affleck established the Eastern Congo Initiative to foster development in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By 2024, this organization has provided over 100 million litres of clean water across various regions and facilitated access to essential health services for more than 400,000 individuals. The initiative’s social enterprise, Asili, is crucial in delivering sustainable services, showcasing the power of community-driven solutions in tackling humanitarian issues.

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