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TeamWater gave clean water to 225,472 people in its first year
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Aug 1, 2025 to Aug 1, 2026, drawn from 4 sources.
Tracked by GenZHype: MrBeast's Instagram account (@mrbeast) had 89.5 million followers on September 25, 2026 and 91 million on October 21, 2026. Instagram shows follower counts from 10,000 up rounded.
Tracked by GenZHype: MrBeast's TikTok account (@mrbeast) had 142,053,917 followers on September 25, 2026 and 144,593,603 on October 21, 2026.
Tracked by GenZHype: MrBeast's YouTube channel (MrBeast) had 518 million subscribers on September 27, 2026 and 522 million on October 22, 2026, and its videos gained 2,983.68 million views in that time. YouTube shows subscriber counts rounded.
“The team is working so hard and making amazing progress,”
via dexerto.com
Background
TeamWater is a creator-led campaign launched by MrBeast, Mark Rober, and nonprofit WaterAid on August 1, 2025, with the goal of funding sustainable water systems around the world.
The campaign ultimately raised more than $40 million in 31 days, with more than 10,000 creators from 144 countries participating, and YouTube and Google matching the first $2 million donated.
The timeline
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TeamWater Launch
MrBeast, Mark Rober, and WaterAid reportedly launch TeamWater, a creator-led campaign to fund sustainable water systems worldwide[1]
Screenshot of dexerto.com, captured Sep 14, 2026. Source [1] -
#TeamWater hits $40 million goal
The campaign reportedly hit its $40 million goal on Sunday, August 31.[2]
Screenshot of thewrap.com, captured Sep 14, 2026. Source [2] -
Goal achievement announced
MrBeast and Mark Rober announced that #TeamWater reportedly reached its $40 million goal.[3]
Screenshot of prnewswire.com, captured Sep 14, 2026. Source [3] -
Final results published
A YouTube blog post was reportedly updated to reflect the final results of the #TeamWater campaign.[4]
Screenshot of blog.youtube, captured Sep 14, 2026. Source [4] -
TeamWater Progress Update
MrBeast reveals TeamWater's progress, reportedly bringing clean drinking water to 225,472 people in one year[1]
Our read of the evidence
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Who is involved
Frequently asked
What is the current status of TeamWater's clean water project?
As of August 1, 2026, according to dexerto.com, TeamWater has provided clean drinking water to 225,472 people in its first year, working toward its long-term goal.
What is TeamWater's goal?
TeamWater's goal is to provide sustainable access to clean water for 2 million people by 2030
How much did TeamWater raise in 31 days?
TeamWater raised more than $40 million in 31 days
How many people have been reached by TeamWater so far?
TeamWater has reached 225,472 people so far
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 5 dated events from 4 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “TeamWater gave clean water to 225,472 people in its first year.”
GenZHype, 7 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/mrbeast-and-teamwater-s-40m-project/.