Village Bucket Water Filters
Cleans water & makes it safe for drinking, taking medications, preparing food. Removes bacteria & protozoa at 99.999% rate. No chemicals.
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I confirm that I am fully aware of the eligibility criteria, and based on its description, I am eligible to apply to the CSV Prize 2017.
- Yes, I'm eligible
Preferred language
- English
Organization name
CNZ Investments PtyYear founded
2016Initiative stage
- Established (the solution has passed the previous stages and demonstrated success)
Annual budget in 2017 (USD)
- Less than $1k
Number of beneficiaries impacted so far
- 500 - 1,000
Organization type
- Social enterprise
Secondary Focus Area
- Rural development
Headquarters location: Country
- South Africa
Headquarters location: City
JohannesburgLocation(s) of impact
Free State province North West province Kwa-Zulu Natal provinceWebsite
www.villagewaterfilters.orgProblem: What problem is this initiative trying to address?
Mainly for use by communities who use non-purified water from rivers, dams, boreholes and harvested rain water. It provides clean water in homes /schools/ crèches / clinics for drinking, cooking and hand-washing. Also for use for disaster relief when clean water services have been disrupted. UNICEF: 663 million families do not have access to improved water sources & 800 children under 5 years, die from water & sanitation-related issues dailySolution Summary: What is the proposed solution? What do you see as its most promising aspects for creating shared value?
Cleans water to make it safe for drinking and preparing food Provides families with clean and safe water daily Removes germs, bacteria, protozoa or cysts Exceeds EPA standards with removal rate of 99.9999% of bacteria which cause Cholera, Botulism, Typhoid, Amoebic Dysentery (E coli, Coliform Bacteria, Streptococcus, Salmonella). Also removes Protozoa, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Cycospora SABS SANS 241: 2011 (Edition 1) compliant Easy to use with use any plastic bucket or plastic bottle No use of chemicals Fast water flow: supplies 1 litre every 2 minutes Easy maintenance, no parts to be replaced Lasts for 10 yearsImpact: What is the impact of the work to date? Specify both the social and the environmental impact of your work
Benefits: -Saves Time for rural wonem to clean waterby pouring bleach & waiting for 12 hours before use, or get fuel (wood/cow-dung) to boil water before use -Saves Money -Improves Health -Reduce sicknesses from use of unclean water (less trips to clinics; reduced absence from work or school) -Reduced stomach problems / diarrhoea; -Nutrition value of food increases by 40% from cooking with clean waterFinancial sustainability plan: How is this initiative financially supported? How will you ensure its financial sustainability long-term?
1. Direct sales to families through Independent Distributing Agents (who own their own enterprises and we give them product & business training) = 30% 2. Applications and requests for sponsorship from private companies, for families who are unable to afford the Bucket Filters = 70%Unique value proposition: What makes your initiative innovative? How does your project differ from other organizations working in the same field?
Cleans water while removing harmful germs No maintenance parts Lasts for 10 years Chemical freeFounding story: Share a story about the "Aha!" moment that sparked the beginning of this initiative.
Drought in the country in 2015-2016 and struggles faced by rural communities during that time. This sparked my search for solutions to enhance living standards for our people. The Bucker Filter product also complements our Sun Oven cooker appliances and solar lighting products we market & distributeWhere did you hear about the Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize?
- Ashoka page or contact
Evaluation results
2 evaluations so far
1. Overall evaluation
5 - This idea rocked my world. It’s awesome! - 50%
4 - This idea seems really exciting. With a little more polishing, it’d be among my favorites. - 50%
3 - I think the idea is great, but it needs some work before it moves onto the next round. - 0%
2 - I liked it fine but preferred others. - 0%
1 - It didn’t make my heart beat faster. Needs significant revisions. - 0%
2. Innovation
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 50%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 0%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 50%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
3. Social and/or Environmental Impact
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 50%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 50%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 0%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
4. Financial sustainability
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 0%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 100%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 100%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
Nothing stands out! I thought it was great. - 0%
5. Potential to Scale / Replicability
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 0%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 100%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 0%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
6. Organizational Leadership
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 50%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 50%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 0%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
7. Potential for Creating Shared Value
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 50%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 50%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 0%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
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