SafeStart Global Inc.
CUSTOM CHALLENGE; Nigeria
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Distributing safe water treatment (point-of-use chlorination).
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DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
SafeStart’s mission is to accelerate proven, cost-effective maternal and child health innovations from evidence to real-world delivery.
SafeStart expands access to safe drinking water through a community-based chlorine access model in rural Kano State, Nigeria. The model combines community engagement and behavior change activities with reliable last-mile access to chlorine products through trusted local distribution points. By addressing both knowledge and access barriers, SafeStart helps households consistently treat drinking water and sustain safer water practices over time.
SafeStart expands access to safe drinking water through a community-based chlorine access model in rural Kano State, Nigeria. The model combines community engagement and behavior change activities with reliable last-mile access to chlorine products through trusted local distribution points. By addressing both knowledge and access barriers, SafeStart helps households consistently treat drinking water and sustain safer water practices over time.
SafeStart was founded in 2026 by Elisa Maffioli and Grant Edmond to help proven global health interventions reach families at scale. Elisa leads research and partnerships while continuing her academic role; Grant serves full-time and leads operations, finance, monitoring and evaluation, and implementation.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 139,000 people.
Distribute safe water treatment (point-of-use chlorination).
Raise ~$700k.
FOUNDING TEAM
Elisa Maria Maffioli - Founder
Grant Edmond - Founder