Government Partnerships

ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE SANITATION AND HYGIENE ACCESS FOR ALL

Across Africa and Asia, we are a trusted partner for local governments. We support national programmes and work with teams on the ground to deliver affordable and innovative products that create better lives, every day. By combining this practical approach with our award-winning solutions, we can help support the creation of long-term economic value for emerging economies.

Governments and their stakeholders point to market gaps that need to be addressed to accelerate access to sustainable sanitation and hygiene. SATO delivers excellent toilet and hygiene experiences, at a fraction of the cost of typical toilets, using much less water.

Previously underserved people who were using low quality facilities, such as unimproved pit latrines, or nothing at all, now have access to solutions that have improved the lives over 68 million people in 45 countries so far.

WHY PARTNER WITH US?

Working to support national sanitation and hygiene programmes across many government departments

We have the expertise, and global reach to deliver impactful and effective sanitation and hygiene solutions at scale that support specific objectives of local and national government. The efficiency and popularity of SATO means that it can offer many benefits across several different government departments:

ENVIRONMENT

Our water-saving sanitation products, which use less than 1 litre per flush, 80% less than conventional toilets, provide an off-grid and water-conscious solution for rural and peri-urban communities. Our hand-washing solution allows handwashing with as little as 100ml. By combining our products, such as the SATO Pan and V-Trap, we offer an end-to-end solution to safely managed sanitation.

HEALTH

Strong sanitation and hygiene are vital to public health. Our products, including the SATO Tap and Pan, are designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases

FINANCE

According to research by LIXIL, poor sanitation levies a burden of roughly $19.3 billion dollars on Africa’s economy. Better sanitation and hygiene unlock untapped economic value by cultivating a healthy workforce and easing social public pressures on services, driving productivity.

EDUCATION

Access to toilets remains one of the main factors behind absenteeism among students in Africa and Asia, especially for girls. Improved sanitation and hygiene services have been shown to combat this issue, encouraging children and teenagers to attend and remain in school.

CASE STUDIES

KITUI COUNTY, KENYA

By partnering with the Kitui County Government in Kenya, alongside UNICEF, we were able to distribute a total of 23,000 SATO products, improving the lives of an estimated 138,000 Kenyans in the process.

This project, which started in 2016, has resulted in the country being declared Open Defecation Free since 2018. Because of this, there have been zero cholera outbreaks since, whilst stunting rates among babies have dropped from 47% to 25%, having almost halved. Read more here

LILONGWE, MALAWI

By working with the Lilongwe City Water Board, we were able to put 30,000 units of SATO products into the hands of Malawi capital’s consumers. These products have the combined potential to improve the lives of 180,000 people across the country’s capital, putting a significant dent in the sanitation and hygiene challenges of the city and the country.

SATO has also worked to establish a mason engagement programme in Malawi’s capital. This saw the successful training of 80 masons, ensuring Lilongwe has enough skilled personnel to install and maintain our life-changing products.