In Uganda with Higher Hights and Ikare
It is our collective responsibility to actively engage a transformational world, it is even more ideal for us to engage the most deprived communities in this transformational world. The desire to achieve slum development and poverty eradication in the long run is the driving force behind this initiative. Ian Calvin Waiswa, the founder and director […]
The “Magic Jerry Can” in Uganda
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Petra Wadström – Woman of the Year 2015
CSR – What does your company stand for?
Solvatten is a tool that can help companies connect social and environmental impact with business needs. More and more companies also makes employer engagement a priority. It is important for companies to show commitment and also share what they believe in. Here is one example where WSP is one of Solvatten’s many CSR partners. See […]
Petra Wadström Swedish Elle Social Entrepreneur of the year
ELLE and Le Comptoir de l’Innovation have created a unique award dedicated to female social entrepreneurship, the “ELLE IMPACT² AWARD”. Female entrepreneurs from all around the world have been rewarded and portrayed by ELLE magazines. National competitions have been driven in nine countries. All the national finalists met in Paris in April 2016 for the […]
Implementation of hot, clean water project empowers women
In order to implement and roll out the technology we recommend a livelihood approach focusing on women empowerment. By making Solvatten available as a business assets for the following types of entrepreneurs, distribution and uptake is ensured and economic activity is boosted. – Street food vendors – Small eateries/restaurants – Fresh beverage vendors – Beautician […]
Solvatten Winner of Urban Poor UNFCCC
Swedish Solvatten has been awarded the prestigious “Momentum for Change Lighthouse Award” spearheaded by the UN Climate Change secretariat, UNFCCC. This award shines a light on game changing activities across the globe that are moving the world toward a sustainable, low-carbon future. Solvatten provides energy efficiency and safe water for the people most vulnerable to […]
Not just clean water
Over 90 000 people in Turkana county, Kenya are now benefiting from Solvatten. In a joint project with local health ministry, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Unicef and UNHCR have implemented the swedish solar safe water heaters. Two years into the project findings show high uptake amongst the beneficiaries. There are significant reductions of skin disease […]
Not just clean water
Solvatten win UNFCCC lighthouse award
Solvatten has been awarded the prestigious Momentum for Change Lighthouse award spearheaded by the UN Climate Change Secretariat. This award shines a light on game changing activities across the globe that are moving the world toward a sustainable, low-carbon future. Solvatten provides energy efficiency and safe water for the people most vulnerable to climate change. […]