MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM LEADER
Why we’re still a social enterprise
For years, non-profits have been at the heart of social change—working alongside communities and stepping in when governmentsand markets fall short and doing the hard work that needs to getdone. But let’s get real, times have changed. The global fundinglandscape has shifted dramatically with governments in the GlobalNorth increasingly turning inward and focusing their tax revenues ondomestic priorities. That old, dependable funding model isn’t cuttingit anymore. We’ve entered a new era of uncertainty and instability.
But here’s the thing: we don’t do this work because there is funding—we do it because it’s right. And while this global shift hasbeen disruptive, it has only reaffirmed my belief that our social enterprise model is the most viable path forward. I believed itthen, and I believe it even more now.
That’s why we established BASEflow Services, BASEflow Products, and BASEflow Construction—three social enterprisesdesigned to support our mission and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of our non-profit work. These businesses helpcover operational costs and give us the freedom to pursue bold solutions that some might find too risky to support.
BASEflow Services provides consulting support—such as groundwater assessments—to help governments, communities,and NGOs make smart, evidence-based decisions in the water sector.
BASEflow Products offers off-the-shelf water-related tools—like water quality testing kits—to improve service deliveryand quality assurance.
BASEflow Construction focuses on building and rehabilitating water infrastructure that lasts—real, practical solutions tourgent challenges.
We know some may worry that “going into business” could distract us from our mission. But trust us, we remain community-driven, grounded in data, and focused on sustainable impact. Every penny we earn helps us do more of what matters.
The world still needs non-profits. But we must evolve—without compromising our values. Strengthening our social enterprisemodel is how we continue to show up for the communities that count on us, now and into the future.
This is who we are—and who we choose to become.
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Our Valued Clients
OUR CONSULTANCY FIRM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2019 TO DELIVER THE FOLLOWING:
Hydrogeological services
- Borehole siting using geophysics technology
- Drilling supervision and technical training to meet national standards
- Pumping tests to ascertain well yield
- Drilling reportsForensics and remediation
- Decommissioning of non-functioning boreholes
- Water testing for electrical conductivity/salinity, dissolvedsolids, temperature
Baseline/Endline/Feasibility studies
- Survey design and deployment
- Training for enumerators, survey assistants, and trainers
- Database, dashboard, and console design
- Data quality reviews and audits
QUOTEPRACTICAL PRODUCTS FOR WATER ANDSANITATION SOLUTIONS SINCE 2020
Borehole water quality testing kits
- Portable H2S vials allow on-site testing for faecal coliforms and pathogenic bacteria
- Results are available within 48h and
- Bulk pricing available
LAUNCHED IN NOVEMBER 2023, OURCONSTRUCTION SUPPORT INCLUDES:
- Handpump rehabilitation informed by boreholeforensic data
- Climate resilient WASH facilities, especially in flood-prone areas
- Artesian well remediation for groundwater conservation Installation and maintenance of solar powered reticulated pipe systems
