Partners

SanUp is made possible with the expertise and financial support of:

At the UN’s Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF), we believe that improved access to sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health is not only a basic human right, but a key to unlocking potential for all individuals, especially women and girls.
SHF works with countries, public and private partners to develop national sanitation economies and menstrual health markets through catalytic financing and create lasting, sustainable impact. With an initial footprint in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda, SHF is planning to scale its innovative approach in West Africa and Asia.
By prioritizing investments in next generation sanitation and menstrual health markets, SHF creates a ripple effect of positive change. When communities have access to proper sanitation facilities, they are more resilient to climate-related challenges and can thrive economically. When women and girls are able to manage their menstruation safely, they can fully engage in school, in the workplace, and in their communities.
For more information, please visit: https://www.shfund.org/

SanUp is implemented by:

Cewas is a Swiss-based organisation dedicated to fostering impact-driven entrepreneurship in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. Founded in 2010, Cewas stands out as the world’s first initiative focused solely on cultivating sustainable business solutions to global water and sanitation challenges. Through a comprehensive approach that combines capacity-building, mentorship, investment facilitation, and governance support, we empower entrepreneurs to develop and scale innovative solutions that improve access to safe water and sanitation services in underserved communities.
Cewas provides practical training, tailored coaching, investment readiness support, and strategic networking opportunities. In addition to supporting individual entrepreneurs, Cewas actively works to strengthen the broader WASH entrepreneurship ecosystem by collaborating with governments, investors, NGOs, and other stakeholders to build enabling environments. We also emphasise integrity and good governance, offering specialized tools and frameworks, such as the Integrity Management Toolbox, to ensure ethical and transparent business practices. With operations in over 40 countries across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, and a network of more than 160 global partners, Cewas has helped launch and support over 400 enterprises, improving water and sanitation access for millions of people worldwide.
For more information, please visit: https://www.cewas.org/