Hilton Global Foundation recognizes Global Water Challenge for its efforts to improve travel destinations


10/25/2022

Efforts aimed at boosting climate action and community resilience, which will boost global water security and accelerate the delivery of safe water and sanitation.


Today, Global Water Challenge (GWC) is proud to announce their selection as a 2022 Hilton Global Foundation grant recipient for their efforts in two countries, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, to promote water security and expand universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and women's empowerment.

These initiatives are consistent with Hilton's environmental, social, and governance priorities, as well as the Hilton Global Foundation's priorities of destination stewardship, climate action, career development, and community resilience.

The Hilton Global Foundation grant will support critical efforts to advance safe WASH, improve water-smart sustainable agriculture, and empower women through skill-building and income-generation activities.

“Water is a proven catalyst for achieving community economic transformation and resilience. We are proud to partner with the Hilton Global Foundation to advance progress on SDG 6 and partner with communities in their quest to create a more sustainable future for themselves,” said Monica Ellis, GWC’s CEO.

Global Water Challenge was chosen for their efforts to create a world that is sustainable, inclusive, and resilient for future generations.

"The Hilton Global Foundation was founded on the conviction that travel can be a powerful force for good. This year, we're committing nearly $2 million, our largest contribution to date, to grantees who are making the world a better place for future generations to travel. The Hilton Global Foundation grantees for 2022 have demonstrated the impact that people and organizations can have when they work together to help their people, environments, and communities," said Erica Gordon, President of the Hilton Global Foundation.

She went on to add, “Understanding the importance of building a sustainable future, the Hilton Global Foundation is proud to support organizations doing great work in our communities and we look forward to seeing the positive impact they continue to bring.”