Climate Curve

Sauti Salama

Org Type

Nonprofit

Year Founded

2023

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Project Summary / Description:

Kiwu is a solar-powered community water initiative delivering affordable, reliable water access in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. The project replaces diesel-dependent and exploitative water supply systems with solar-powered storage and distribution, reducing emissions while building long-term, community-owned water infrastructure.

How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:

['Replaces/avoids GHGs (e.g., projects that replace sources of GHGs, such as the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heat, transport, or other energy uses)', 'Reduces GHGs (e.g., projects that reduce sources of GHGs, such as through efficiency or other changes in consumption)']

Impact on Underrepresented Groups:

Kiwu centers rural, climate-vulnerable communities that are often excluded from climate decision-making. Women and youth are directly involved as operators, decision-makers, and beneficiaries, ensuring local leadership and economic participation. By reducing time and cost burdens associated with water access, Kiwu enables women and girls to reclaim time for education, livelihoods, and care.

Website:

https://www.sautisalama.org

Mission Statement:

Sauti Salama works at the intersection of climate justice, gender justice, and digital rights to build survivor- and community-centered systems that promote safety, dignity, and long-term resilience for marginalized communities.