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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
New partnerships
The number of humanitarian organisations distributing SOLVATTEN grows around the world. We welcome Plan International and the Salvation Army in our mission to help the most disadvantaged families living without safe water. There is an exciting learning experience when working with new NGO´partners. We supply all sorts of training materials in multi languages where we share our experience of running SOLVATTEN projects. […]
Shining light on the situation in Darashakran
After months of preparations the shipment of SOLVATTEN reached Kobane and the Darashakran refugee camp in Kurdistan hosting more than 10’000 people. The Syria Regional Refugee Response hosts more than 112’000 people fleeing from the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Erbil region. SOLVATTEN was provided to the most vulnerable families in Darashrakran via Kurdish Help […]
Scaling up – increasing sustainability and impact
Sustainable business models are vital to long-term impact. Thanks to funding from the European Union, Solvatten is exploring partnerships and models to serve a new market: small-holder farmers in agri-business value chains in East Africa. The positive health, well-being and financial benefits Solvatten users and families gain from the innovation are well-documented, but continued use […]
Woman of the Year 2015!
Petra Wadström was awarded to Woman of the Year 2015 by women network SWEA International. The jury states that Petras creativity and her philanthropical spirit makes her a shining example. Read more about it here: http://swea.org/2015/arets-svenska-kvinna-och-stipendiater/
Five Years Later And Still Using it
Last month we visited Meru in Kenya to see first-hand the impact Solvatten is having on people’s lives. Whilst there, we met Martha Gitau and sister Nancy, running a Community Based Organisation (CBO) aimed at empowering local women. The CBO helps the women purchase Solvatten in affordable installments. The first shipment of Solvatten arrived in […]
The perfect mix of micronutrient powder and safe, warm water
We are studying how the impact of Solvatten is of help to families with malnourished children in the Kakuma Refugee camp. One initial observation is that because of the strict rations of fuelwood, it is now easier for families to prepare the micronutrient powder, corn porridge and formula provided by the UNHCR, WFP and IRC. Since Solvatten treats and […]
New approach to global health challenges
STOCKHOLM – Swecare and the Swedish Health Initiatives group are hosting a seminar today to discuss innovative approaches to solving global health issues and the challenges faced in scaling these up. This forum is the first to be held as part of a new initiative created by a number of Swedish health companies, institutions and […]