2.5M+
People in Eastern Uganda lack access to safe drinking water
About UV‑Safisha Water
Purifiers
Clean energy, cleaner water — for underserved communities
We provide affordable UV‑C LED water purification for schools, kiosks, clinics and refugee settlements—cutting the cost and pollution of boiling and eliminating the need for chemicals.
Our Story
Founded by Ahumuza Bill, a passionate student innovator from Makerere University, UV‑Safisha is a youth‑led social enterprise born from a desire to make a lasting social impact. Our journey began with a simple but powerful goal: to tackle the critical issue of unsafe drinking water, especially in rural communities, refugee settlements, health centers, and schools. Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), we are on a mission to build an inclusive future through equitable access to clean water—powered by technology, collaboration, and empathy.
The Problem We’re Solving
5×
Higher risk of waterborne diseases for children under 5
80%
of rural communities depend on open, contaminated water sources
Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure leads to widespread dependence on lakes, rivers, and ponds. Existing purification methods are unsustainable, unaffordable, or impractical—boiling requires wood fuel, chemicals are costly, and conventional UV systems are expensive and require electricity. Many households and institutions are left with no safe solution at all.
Our Innovative Solution
Solar‑powered & off‑grid capable
Reliable purification without mains electricity
UV‑C LED technology
Energy‑efficient, instant disinfection
Modular & user‑friendly
Easy to repair, upgrade & operate
Environmentally safe
No chemicals or single‑use plastic
Up to 180 L per charge
Purifies at ~1 L/minute
Affordable
Reduces cost from €500 to €150 per device
Our Business Model
Shared Household Ownership
Groups of five families co‑invest to purchase a single purifier, making it affordable at ~€30 per household.
B2B2C with NGOs & Institutions
Partnerships (e.g., WaterAid, UNHCR) to distribute purifiers at a subsidized rate (~€120) to vulnerable populations.
Direct B2C Sales
Direct to schools, small businesses, and peri‑urban households at ~€150 per device.
Our Journey & Milestones
June 2024
UV‑Safisha was ideated
August 2024
First prototype developed
Jan 2025
Won Afrinnovate Youth Challenge, $8,500 seed funding
Feb 2025
Released second iteration / MVP
Mar 2025
Won $10,000 from Imagen Global Youth Challenge
May 2025
Received €3,000 from BeVisioneers: Mercedes‑Benz Fellowship
Present
MVP deployed; community testing ongoing; more pre‑orders secured
Our Vision for the Future
We envision a world where every family—regardless of location or income—has access to safe drinking water. Our long‑term goal is to continue improving our technology, expand our manufacturing capabilities, and serve millions of people across Uganda and East Africa. By reinvesting in R&D, improving cost structures, and deepening our impact through partnerships, we aim to become the leading provider of decentralized water purification technology in Africa.