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Nazava Water Filters Ltd.​

www.global.nazava.com 

Nazava’s  provide access to safe affordable drinking water.  Nazava’s mission is to be the Number 1 household water filter for the base of the pyramid, impacting 10 million people by 2030.

Business Model

Nazava manufactures and distributes affordable household water purifiers which enable women to purify their tap, rain or well water without the need for boiling or using electricity. 

Adaptation Impact

In the face of climate change, Nazava reduces Co2 emissions by replacing the need for boiling water on wood or LPG, and with the increasing risk of water contamination and water-borne diseases, Nazava’s water filter technology contributes to reducing the prevalence of diseases, household costs, and plastic waste.

Gender relevance

Women-led – One of two co-founders and directors is female.

Main beneficiaries of the product are women.