Creator Drama
MrBeast and TeamWater's $40M Project
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Aug 1, 2025 to Aug 1, 2026, drawn from 4 sources.
“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[1755]
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TeamWater Progress Update
MrBeast reveals TeamWater's progress, reportedly bringing clean drinking water to 225,472 people in one year[1755]
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#TeamWater hits $40 million goal
The campaign reportedly hit its $40 million goal on Sunday, August 31.[3318]
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Goal achievement announced
MrBeast and Mark Rober announced that #TeamWater reportedly reached its $40 million goal.[3319]
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Final results published
A YouTube blog post was reportedly updated to reflect the final results of the #TeamWater campaign.[3320]
Who is involved
Frequently asked
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
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- dexerto.com, MrBeast has revealed that TeamWater has brought clean drinking water to 225,472 people during its first year, offering the clearest look yet at what the creator-led campaign’s $40 million has built. T, Aug 1, 2026.
- thewrap.com, YouTube stars Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, and Mark Rober raised over $40 million to bring clean water to over 2 million people. The duo hit their goal on Sunday on track with their Aug. 31 deadline., Sep 2, 2025.
- prnewswire.com, Creator-powered partnership with WaterAid will provide clean water access for 2 million people , /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, and YouTube star Mark Rober today announced that #TeamWat, Sep 2, 2025.
- blog.youtube, We are thrilled to congratulate MrBeast, Mark Rober, and the thousands of of YouTube creators around the world who rallied together for the #TeamWater campaign.Together with their fans and in partners, Sep 5, 2025.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 5 dated events from 4 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “MrBeast and TeamWater's $40M Project.”
GenZHype, 7 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/mrbeast-and-teamwater-s-40m-project/.