Solving Water Issues Through Technology
Sunda Technology Global delivers field-rooted technologies and builds locally tailored operations
to ensure that all 1.2 billion people in Sub-Saharan Africa can access safe and reliable water.
MISSION
Ensuring access to safe water
for all people in Sub-Saharan Africa
We begin by focusing on water, one of the most essential elements of rural infrastructure. Our aim is to establish a sustainable water supply system that ensures communities have consistent access to safe and clean water. To achieve this, we are developing a sustainable O&M (Operation and Maintenance) framework for community-managed water sources, such as hand pumps and public taps. A key component of this model is creating a user-friendly and affordable payment system that enables residents to pay water fees continuously and effortlessly, ensuring long-term viability.
VISION
Scaling resilient, Self-reliant communities across Sub-Saharan Africa
We aim to build resilient communities where residents can access essential services whenever needed, without waiting for external support, and thereby improve their quality of life through their own efforts. While the definition of a “resilient community” may be clear, transforming existing villages is never easy. The process itself is critical. By designing a scalable, repeatable transformation process, we work to replicate this model across multiple communities and achieve widespread impact.
Tackling the Water Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Long walks to distant water sources
Many children spend hours each day collecting water, preventing them from attending school and accessing education.
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Diarrhea and other diseases caused by unsafe water
Contaminated water exposes children to harmful pathogens, causing diarrhea that can sometimes be fatal.
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Risks of violence and wild animal attacks
Women and girls face risks like wild animal attacks and sexual violence sometimes leading to unwanted pregnancies, on the way to fetch water.
Our Core Strengths
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Building Sustainable O&M (Operation and Maintenance) Systems
Building Sustainable Operation and Maintenance Systems
Building Sustainable Operation and Maintenance Systems
Sustainable O&M requires an efficient and effective field operation system. At Sunda Technology Global, we go beyond providing products by supporting community awareness before installation, performing regular maintenance, and ensuring a stable supply of spare parts, drawing on our extensive field experience to build lasting, sustainable operations.
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Locally rooted product design
Locally rooted product design × Reliable manufacturing through collaboration with Japanese companies
SUNDA was developed by a Uganda engineer, who is also a co-founder, ensuring the design is tailored to the unique environment and lifestyles of Africa. As a Japan-originated social enterprise, we collaborate with Japanese manufacturing experts to establish a robust system for high-quality, locally mass-produced products that can be sustainably utilized throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Scaling up throughout Sub-Saharan Africa
Sustainable maintenance of water supply systems is a critical challenge not only in Uganda, our main area of operation, but across many African countries. At Sunda Technology Global, we aim to deliver "broad-based, scalable solutions" to this issue. Moving forward, we plan to expand our operations beyond Uganda to other countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Company Profile
| Name (Japan) | Sunda Technology Global. Co., Ltd. |
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| Address | 4th floor, 219, Takamiya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto, Japan |
| Date of establishment | March 17, 2020 |
| Name (Uganda) | Sunda Technologies Uganda Ltd. |
| Address | Nsangi, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso, Uganda |
| Director | Aya Tsuboi, Kasozi Samson, Ssebina Abdusalam |
| Contact | info@sundaglobal.com |
| Business content | Manufacturing, sales, and service provision of the pay-as-you-go automatic Hand-pump water charge collection system “SUNDA” in Uganda, Africa |
| SNS | @SUNDA_Water @sunda_water |
Members
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CEO
Aya Tsuboi
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Co-founder / Engineer
Ssebina Abdusalam
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Co-founder / Engineer
Samson Kasozi
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Co-founder / Accounting and General Affairs
Yoshiki Tanaka
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Project Manager
Victor Gakuru
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Field Maintenance Manager
Rogers Luyimbazi
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Logistics operator
Alex Nyanzi
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Quality assurance officer / Stock management officer
James Mutyaba
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Operations manager
Maiki Washida
Founder’s Message
Bringing SUNDA to Life in Africa's Society
CEO Aya Tsuboi
The idea for what is now called SUNDA was born in 2018, during my time in Uganda as a member of the JICA Volunteer Program. It was shaped together with local villagers, in response to a real and pressing challenge: people were struggling to collect funds to repair broken hand pumps in their communities. At the district water office, I also heard concerns that they didn’t know how to support the growing number of villages facing the same issue. Because this product was developed in direct response to those local voices, expectations on the ground are very high.
As the number of SUNDA installations steadily increases, I have come to feel, more vividly than ever, the responsibility and significance of working with infrastructure that directly impacts people’s daily access to water. Looking ahead, we are committed to expanding SUNDA as quickly and effectively as possible, together with partners in Japan and around the world.
Recently, we’ve begun strengthening the core of our scaling strategy: manufacturing. We are now collaborating with Japanese manufacturing companies to ensure stable, high-quality production. While product design must be driven by local engineers who understand the specific needs of the communities, Japanese technical expertise helps bring those designs to life with consistency and durability. It’s not a simple collaboration, but things have finally started to come together and we’re genuinely excited about what’s ahead.
Manufacturing in Africa and solving Africa’s water challenges through innovation is no easy task. But this is our bold and ambitious mission. We deeply appreciate your support as we take on this journey.