After a succesful BUS pilot phase, as of January 1st 2019 the toilet business Susamati (sustainable water and sanitation) was set up. Susamati continues in a commercial way the pia fantastica production and sales as well as the BSF testing and application.
Susamati is a social enterprice with a team of all young Mozambican professionals under the guidance of former BUS national coordinator Manuel Gungulo. ViaWater supported the basic set-up of their office and workshop and covers the first months of salary for staff. After that they are expected to run completely independent.
Susamati is creating national and international attention. Attached video shows the taping of an interview for Midia Lab, a show at national television in Mozambique.