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Welcome to WaterBear, the home of imperfect activists. Discover stories that make you feel good and tools to help you do good.

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WaterBear is a storytelling platform giving people the tools to do some good

It’s a place to feel a bit better about the world and connect with a global community turning doomerism into do-more-ism.

Explore a diverse array of award-winning content and collective actions made possible through hundreds of non-profit partners, storytellers and purpose-driven brands.

And the best part? WaterBear is available at any time, on any device, for free, because we believe that playing your part should never be behind a paywall.

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Access inspiring stories and real-world impact—available on Google Play and the App Store.

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Discover collective missions that allow you to take real-world action and be part of a global movement.

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Access engaging films and content that deepen your understanding of the world’s most pressing issues—then discover how you can make a difference.

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The first environmentally-focused service of its kind.

This free environmental streaming site is Netflix for the planet.

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Frequently asked questions

Is WaterBear a fully free service?

Membership to the platform is totally free. At WaterBear, we think being inspired by different stories and perspectives should be available to all. Therefore, we offer all of our films for free.

How can I submit an idea or suggestion for a documentary?

We love when our members suggest new content to us! For any content suggestions, please keep in touch with content@waterbear.com. They will review your suggestion and get back to you as soon as possible. For any other queries, please contact info@waterbear.com.

Are there subtitles available?

One of our priorities at WaterBear is to make sure our content is accessible to all. Hence we are working hard behind the scenes to offer subtitle tracks for all films in different languages. When available, you can find the subtitle icon on the bottom right corner next to the sound icon of a film or series you are watching. Bear with us as we keep improving your experience!

Why do I have to make an account?

We ask our members to make an account with their Google, Apple ID, Facebook or you can access with your email and make a new password. This enables you to save films that you might want to watch later and improve your user experience on our platform.

Be part of a ‍good story