WASSHA is a Japanese social enterprise founded in 2013 that provides affordable energy services to off-grid communities across Sub-Saharan Africa. Its business model centers on solar-powered devices - LED lanterns, radios, and tablets - rented to users through a network of local kiosks via a pay-per-use system. The company operates in Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Kenya, alongside its base in Japan.
The company's network encompasses over 5,100 local kiosk partnerships, which serve as the distribution and access points for its solar-powered rental devices. This decentralized approach allows WASSHA to reach communities without reliable grid electricity, offering essential lighting and communication tools on a transactional basis rather than requiring outright purchase.
WASSHA's technical work spans solar-powered device hardware, pay-per-use service infrastructure, and off-grid energy delivery systems. The organization emphasizes a culture of teamwork, continuous professional improvement, and integrity, with team members expected to support one another across hierarchical boundaries.
