We are a social business created by young Mozambicans who believe that all families should live with dignity and have access to clean Water and Sanitation.

The problem…

We intervene in Mozambique because we have the following challenges...

63%

Don’t have basic access to water.

*(WHO/UNICEF 2015)

76%

Don’t have access to sanitation.

*(WHO/UNICEF 2015)

36%

Practice open defecation.

*(WHO/UNICEF 2015)

Our Mission

We want to make sure everyone has access to cleand and safe water and sanitation conditions and contribute to an innovative development of WASH systems in suburban and rural areas across Africa.

Our Vision

To be a reference in research, production, distribution and maintenance of innovative and sustainable WASH solutions.

Our Values

  • At SUSAMATI, wesdo our best to put sustainability at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to implementing environmentally friendly practices across our water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions, ensuring long-term preservation of natural resources and the well-being of communities we serve. Through innovative approaches and responsible stewardship, we strive to create lasting positive impacts while safeguarding the planet for future generations.

  • At SUSAMATI, we believe in fostering active participation and ownership within communities, empowering individuals to drive sustainable change in water, sanitation, and hygiene practices. By collaboratively working with local partners and stakeholders, we create inclusive solutions that address the unique needs and aspirations of low income community members ensuring lasting impact.

  • Recognizing that women and children bear the brunt of WASH-related challenges, our team is dedicated to inclusively involving and empowering women in all facets of our initiatives. By actively promoting gender equality and providing platforms for women's participation and leadership, we strive to address systemic barriers and ensure that our interventions are truly inclusive and effective, benefiting the entire community.

  • We believe in openness and accountability in all our operations, ensuring that stakeholders have access to clear and accurate information about our activities, finances, and impact. By maintaining transparent communication channels and reporting mechanisms, we foster trust and confidence among our partners, donors, and the communities we serve.

What we do

  • RESEARCH

    Development of social research to understand the needs of communities regarding access to water, sanitation and hygiene.

  • DEVELOPMENT

    Development of innovative and sustainable solutions to improve conditions of access to water and sanitation.

  • CONSTRUCTION

    Construction and rehabilitation of public and residential water and sanitation infrastructure.

  • DISSEMINATION

    Conducting sanitary and environmental education campaigns to promote good hygiene habits, environmental care and training artisans and entrepreneurs on sanitation marketing and the production of adequate sanitation solutions for the communities where they are located.

Our Stakeholders

Meet Our Core Team

  • Alice Matavel

    Production Tecnician

  • Adalgência Henriques

    Comunication and Marketing Manager

  • Nilza Chavane

    Chair of the Board

  • Marcia Ngangoma

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

  • Ancha Taquibo

    Project Manager

  • Vasco Manhiça

    Logistical Assistant

  • Sandra Massingue

    Administrative and Financial Manager

  • Manuel Lélio Gungulo

    Executive Director