The latest Now, Then, Ten podcast features Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of the renowned non-profit organization Charity: Water, and author of Thirst: A story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World.
Hosted by Nicola Mendelsohn CBE (Facebook’s VP for Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and Brent Hoberman (founder of Founders Forum), Now, Then, Ten explores how the world’s most influential communities come to life – from global movements to Gen Z brands.
From a New York nightclub promoter to the driving force behind a world-renowned charity, Scott Harrison tells Now, Then, Ten’s host Brent Hoberman what prompted him to follow his mission to bring clean water to impoverished communities around the world, despite having no previous experience in the charity sector.
He says: “At 28 years of age, I woke up and thought I’ve become the worst person I know. My life had no purpose or meaning.”
This led Scott to a volunteer programme in West Africa where he came across the water crisis. On the podcast, he shares the importance of Charity: Water’s mission ‘to end the global water crisis in our lifetime’ with 100% of all public donations directly funding water projects.
When asked specifically about how we can all live more socially responsible lives, Scott says: “I think finding ways to be generous is key – both within our local communities, as well as engaging in the global community.
“I find it so inspiring to talk with donors who are giving $5 a month and learning that many of them are giving on pensions. In society’s eyes, they may be considered as less fortunate, but they can find it within themselves to give back to others.”
Now, Then, Ten is available on Apple, Spotify and all major podcast platforms.
