Extreme Runner Charlie Engle Joins WaterPartners International Board Of Directors

Engle featured in upcoming Matt Damon Documentary “Running the Sahara”

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KANSAS CITY, MO (August, 2007) – WaterPartners International (www.water.org) has named Charlie Engle to its board of directors. Engle, world-class athlete, television and movie producer, is featured in the upcoming documentary “Running the Sahara” produced by Matt Damon and agency Live Planet. WaterPartners is a nonprofit organization committed to providing clean drinking water to communities in developing countries.

“We’re excited to welcome Charlie to the board. He brings a special skill set that will help us continue our innovations in addressing the world water crisis, and in raising the awareness and funds needed to reach more people with access to safe drinking water,” said Board Chairman Jeremy Howard.

“Charlie reflects the vision and determination that have characterized WaterPartners for the past 17 years.”

A world class athlete, television and movie producer, father of two, and a passionate humanitarian, Charlie Engle is a true renaissance man. His passion for the issue of safe water first arose while surveying the “course” for his run across the Sahara.

“When I made the decision to run across the Sahara Desert, I assumed that my expedition would begin in Senegal and end at the Red Sea in Egypt. As it turns out, those 111 days and 4,500 miles in the desert were only the beginning,” explained Engle.

“The run ignited my passion to bring safe water to Africa.

But, I realize that all of the passion in the world doesn’t make up for the technical skills and knowledge necessary to implement successful, sustainable water projects. That’s why I’m joining WaterPartners.”

Prior to his run across the Sahara, Engle worked for several years as a television producer, primarily for ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Over his years of racing, he has completed more than 200 marathons, triathlons, adventure races and ultra endurance events. Engle is regularly ranked as one of the top ultra distance athletes in the world today.

About WaterPartners International


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WaterPartners International is a U.S.-based non-profit organization that provides safe drinking water and sanitation to people in developing countries. Since its inception in 1990, WaterPartners has transformed more than 200 communities in Bangladesh, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Honduras, Guatemala, India, Kenya, and the Philippines with access to safe water and sanitation. By forging partnerships with carefully-screened partner organizations and offering innovative financing methods through its WaterCredit Initiative, WaterPartners empowers local communities to develop and sustain solutions to their own water needs. Learn more and make a difference at www.water.org.