BENAA

The company

BENAA supports water resource management, using IoT solutions to help convert wastewater into irrigation water for small farms in rural Egypt.

Problem

Small rural communities in Egypt lack access to infrastructure provided by the government, such as sanitation. This contributes to soil, surface and groundwater pollution, the proliferation of water-borne diseases and food contamination. They also face escalating water shortages due to population growth and climate change – a particular challenge for the agricultural sector, which consumes 86% of Egypt’s water resources.

GSMA project

In November 2022, BENAA received a GSMA grant to implement an IoT system in decentralised treatment units. This system monitors and analyses the quality of treated wastewater and concentrations of nutrients.

Outcomes

• 10 water treatment units were installed, increasing access to treated wastewater for 20,000 individuals.
• As of June 2024, more than 50 million litres of wastewater were treated and reused in irrigation.
• More than 2,000 farmers now benefit from app-based agricultural advisory services to better adapt to climate change. To find out more, read the BENAA case study.

To find out more, read the BENAA case study.

A message from the founder

“BENAA community is fostering social innovation for environmental sustainability. We build a sustainable future by empowering, educating and enhance the skills of youth”

– Aya Tarek Helmy, Founder

Founder

Team | 11 - 50 employees