Despite being a successful actor and screenwriter, Matt Damon is not the type of celebrity that you are likely to find on the cover of the tabloids each week.

He is, however, deeply involved in many philanthropic organizations. 

Damon is a strong supporter of ONE, which works to stop the spread of AIDS and end extreme poverty around the world. 

Additionally, Damon is an ambassador for OneXOne to help improve the lives of children around the world.

Damon cofounded water.org, which is an organization that works primarily in Africa, South Asia, and Central America to provide communities with safe drinking water and sanitation.

He also cofounded “Not on Our Watch” with a group that includes George Clooney and Brad Pitt.  According to the project’s website, the purpose is to “generate lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for the vulnerable, marginalized, and displaced” around the world.

Matt Damon is a rarity in Hollywood.  Not only is he a talented actor, but he also seems to actually care about others.  He lives a primarily tabloid-free life and uses his fame to better the lives of people around the world.  Damon goes beyond simply donating his money.

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