Description
Project Name: Spouts Water Filter
Project Owner: SPOUTS
Standard: Gold Standard
Project ID: 11638
In Uganda, where 52% of the population lacks basic access to safe drinking water and over 40% of Sub-Saharan Africa faces similar challenges, SPOUTS is making a profound difference. By producing and distributing locally made ceramic water filters, SPOUTS is bringing clean, safe water to households and communities across Uganda. With a bold goal to reach 5 million Ugandans (14% of the population) by 2025, SPOUTS is turning the tide on waterborne diseases and building a healthier, more sustainable future.
Before SPOUTS, many Ugandans relied on boiling water using wood or charcoal on inefficient stoves, a practice that fueled deforestation and released harmful greenhouse gas emissions. SPOUTS’ ceramic filters eliminate the need for boiling, slashing the use of non-renewable biomass and reducing environmental impact.
For households, access to filtered water means fewer sick days, lower medical costs, and more opportunities to thrive. By prioritizing local production, SPOUTS creates jobs and strengthens Uganda’s economy, empowering communities to take charge of their health and future.
Inspired by a trip in Uganda in 2010, founder Kathy Ku, then a college student, witnessed the devastating impact of dirty water on communities. Driven by a belief that preventable diseases could be stopped, she launched SPOUTS in 2011 with a simple yet powerful idea: locally made ceramic filters could deliver safe water affordably and sustainably.
