SafeSip Recognised as One of the World’s Top Sustainability Startups Through Change 100
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SafeSip, a climate-tech social enterprise providing affordable, portable, and sustainable water filtration solutions, has been named one of the top 100 sustainability startups to watch in 2025 by Change 100, a global campaign launched by the impact platform We Make Change and backed by major partners, including Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact and Techstars.
Selected from hundreds of applicants worldwide, SafeSip was recognised for its innovative approach to improving water access and reducing plastic pollution in rural Tanzania.
Founded in 2022 by Faith Kuya, the startup is making waves in East Africa’s water and climate sector by manufacturing and distributing SafeSip Straws—compact, three-stage water purification tools that eliminate 99.9% of bacteria, parasites, microplastics, and toxins. To date, SafeSip has distributed over 43,500 straws, providing access to clean water for rural children and reducing reliance on single-use plastics.
“We’re incredibly proud to be part of Change 100 and stand alongside such a visionary group of innovators,” said Faith Kuya, Founder and CEO of SafeSip. “This recognition helps shine a light on our mission to provide safe drinking water for every child in rural Tanzania, and will help us grow our impact with the support of a global community.”
Change 100 was created to spotlight and accelerate the most innovative solutions to the world’s biggest sustainability challenges.
“The world’s challenges are only growing more urgent by the day, so we’re proud to be supporting SafeSip and recognising them as one of the most innovative sustainability startups leading the way in 2025,” said James Sancto, CEO of We Make Change. “Change 100 may have begun as a campaign, but we believe it is just the start of a movement to supercharge the sustainability solutions the world needs.”
Winners of Change 100 will be connected with critical resources, programmes, and a global talent pool of 50,000+ remote volunteers, including industry experts from global companies like Standard Chartered Bank, PA Consulting, and Grundfos.
The campaign was amplified by support from leading organisations including Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, ChangeNOW, and Techstars. The 100 winning startups were announced at ChangeNOW in Paris on 25 April 2025, the largest event for solutions for the planet.
Explore the full list of Change 100 winners: https://www.wemakechange.org/change100
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About SafeSip
Founded in 2022 by Faith Kuya, SafeSip Limited is a Tanzanian social enterprise addressing the urgent need for clean water access in rural communities. Through its flagship product, the SafeSip Straw, the startup provides a simple yet powerful water filtration solution capable of purifying up to 1,500 liters per unit. With over 43,500 units distributed, SafeSip is reducing waterborne diseases, improving school attendance, and cutting down plastic waste across Tanzania. The company aligns with SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 13 (Climate Action), and 4 (Quality Education).
Media contact
Faith Kuya
faith@safesip.co.tz
+255 696 855 659
https://safesip.co.tz
About We Make Change
Launched in 2020 by James Sancto and Jens Christian Trier, We Make Change is a global platform that supercharges impact startups by connecting them with a community of over 50,000 remote volunteers—from recent graduates to industry experts at global brands. Supporting more than 1,500 social impact startups aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, We Make Change has helped deliver over $10 million in value by enabling access to skills, talent, and resources. From AI tackling water scarcity to grassroots biodiversity projects, the platform supports the innovators solving the world’s most pressing challenges.