How does Jibu work?

Jibu provides a comprehensive, turn-key start-up package for local entrepreneurs to start their own neighborhood businesses by treating and packaging water in reusable bottles. 450 million East Africans do not have reliable access to safe drinking water. Jibu currently works within this emerging market in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,

Why is Jibu important?

Jibu’s trademarks and patents provide the base for African entrepreneurs bringing clean water to millions of people. When Jibu's founders looked at the development landscape in sub-Saharan Africa, they were concerned at the number of life-saving projects whose finances relied on overseas charitable funding that could dry up over the years.

How much does a Jibu Litre cost?

Since inception, Jibu franchise owners have sold over 400 million litres at a price averaging $0.07 per Litre. More than 1 billion people in the world do not have access to safe drinking water and 52% of the world’s population will live in water-stressed regions by 2050.

Is Jibu a good water kiosk company?

Cyrille Antignac, the Portfolio Director of the Water Unite Impact vehicle says: “ We believe that Jibu is the most promising enterprise in the emerging water kiosk sector with strong management and exceptional achievements behind them to prove their commercial concept.

What is Jibu water purification?

The purification methods we use are internationally accredited to produce safe and pure water Jibu systems are customized to the water source and we use state of the art Ultrafiltration-based water treatment systems as well as blended RO-hybrid water treatment systems.

Is Jibu a for-profit company?

Defined by its founders as a hybrid social enterprise, Jibu is both a charitable and a for-profit business. As such, the company developed Intellectual property assets, like patents and a trademark, which need to be actively protected for the sake of franchisees and investors.