Member - Spouts

SPOUTS mission is to manufacture and distribute ceramic water filters to provide everyone in Uganda with safe water.

Type Startup or self-employed
Founded 2014
Company Size 40
Member Type
innovator
Founders Kathy Ku and John Kye
Headquarters Northern Bypass, Kampala, Uganda
Social network
Spouts

About

SPOUTS (Sustainable Point-Of-Use Treatment and Storage) of Water is a social venture that aims to increase clean water access for those suffering from preventable water-borne diseases. By creating a water filter production facility in Uganda, SPOUTS of Water hopes to: 

- Design and produce cheap, simple and effective ceramic water filters 

- Train and employ local populations for the production of filters 

- Provide education on the importance of clean water 

- Increase access to clean water 

- Decrease dependence on foreign aid when it comes to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) 

- Create a sense of ownership when it comes to personal water hygiene

Headquarters Northern Bypass, Kampala, Uganda

SDG’s of application

The Sustainable Development Goals are a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity everywhere.
SDG 6
Clean water and sanitation
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SDG 7
Affordable and clean energy
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SDG 9
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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SDG 11
Sustainable cities and communities
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SDG 12
Responsible consumption and production
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Efficient Solutions

Labelled Solutions from Spouts

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