About Us

Start purifying a new way today with the best solar solutions!

At A Glance

Started in August 2023, we realized solving safe drinking water access could have a much greater impact than recycling alone.

Key Features

Smart Technology

Integrated sensors detect water turbidity, flow rate, and the effectiveness of each internal component.

Solar Powered

Our hybrid solar-electric systems make it possible to use the device in remote areas without grid access.

Modular Design

Components are easily replaceable, with maintenance parts costing an average of only €5.

Affordable Access

We reduce the cost of solar UV water treatment systems from an average of €500 to just €150.

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Our Mission & Vision

Safe drinking water for everyone, anywhere!

We provide affordable, environmentally sustainable solutions for vulnerable communities.

  • Customized solutions tailored to water quality (3-stage or 2-stage filtration).
  • Equitable access regardless of background, location, or income.

  • Proven impact with 250 units ready for our 2026 pilot program.

We prepare communities to achieve their goals with safe water.

Our vision is a world where everyone has equitable access to safe drinking water for health and hygiene.

Our Story

Our Journey & Milestones

From a university project to an award-winning social enterprise, we’re committed to providing safe water across Uganda. Join us as we look back at our key milestones and how we evolved to meet this challenge.

August 2023

The Spark - Shifted focus from recycling electronics to tackling the water crisis after finding out that 70% of plastic waste in slums comes from water bottles.

June 2024

Foundation - Created a team of 5 students and built our first UV-Safisha prototype.

January 2025

First Major Award - Won the Afrinovate Youth Challenge 2024 with a $8,500 prize for advancing our technology.

March 2025

Global Recognition - Named finalists in the Imagen Venture's Global Youth Challenge and secured a $10,000 grant.

May 2025

Community Validation - Completed a trial in Kiswa and Kasasiro slums, showing our device reduced childhood diarrhea significantly.

Awards & Recognition

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Partnership

Join us in bringing safe water to over 2.5 million people in Uganda.

We collaborate with NGOs, schools, health facilities, and government programs to make sustainable water purification a reality for underserved communities.

Contact Us

UV-Safisha is a social enterprise providing affordable, solar-powered UV-LED water purifiers designed specifically for isolated off-grid communities. By eliminating the need for firewood and chemical disinfectants, we protect both public health and the environment.