JIBU

Exploring business solutions to the African drinking water crisis

While drinking water is their immediate focus, the ultimate goal is to launch a network of independent social entrepreneurs who, with high visibility retail storefronts and proven business acumen, are poised to revolutionize the African market and pave the way for developed world resources to become more effectively deployed in emerging markets.

Jibu is a for-profit company that prioritizes impact-maximization. They integrate the resources and expertise of the private and public sector, incorporating best practices and new ideas from whomever is doing it best while, in turn, maintaining an open source environment where Jibu also shares ideas, successes and lessons learned. Their hybrid approach stimulates responsible economic growth and independence, while providing those in need with safe drinking water and other life-improving products.