Turning Seawater Into Affordable Drinking Water Using Solar Energy
Solar‑Powered Desalination for Mogadishu and Beyond
AquaSom Solutions is developing decentralized, solar‑powered micro‑desalination concepts designed for Somalia’s coastal communities — reliable, low‑cost, and community‑operated.
About AquaSom
AquaSom Solutions develops solar‑powered desalination and water purification concepts to bring safe, affordable drinking water to underserved communities across Somalia.
By combining renewable energy, modern water technology, and community partnership, we aim to build scalable, sustainable clean‑water systems that strengthen long‑term resilience.
The Water Challenge in Somalia
Somalia faces one of the world’s most severe water crises. Millions of families rely on distant, contaminated, or trucked water that is unsafe and expensive.
High salinity in Mogadishu and other coastal cities — including Kismayo and Berbera — creates an urgent need for sustainable clean‑water solutions.
These conditions affect:
- health
- education
- daily life
- women and children who walk long distances for water
AquaSom Solutions exists to help address these challenges through renewable‑energy, community‑focused clean‑water systems.
Pilot Deployment Region
Our first pilot is being prepared for the Mogadishu coastal zone, where severe water scarcity, high salinity, and dependence on trucked water create the most urgent need for sustainable clean‑water solutions.
Mogadishu will serve as the launch point for future expansion into other coastal regions, including Kismayo and Berbera.
Meet the Founder
Ahmed Jimaale, a Somali‑American entrepreneur based in Minnesota, founded AquaSom Solutions to address the urgent water challenges facing Somali communities. Growing up with firsthand experience of water scarcity, he witnessed families walk long distances, rely on unsafe sources, and struggle daily for clean drinking water.
His leadership is shaped by lived experience, community service, and a belief that clean water is the foundation for dignity, health, and opportunity.
Our Team
AAquaSom is led by a focused team combining international leadership and Somalia‑based field insight.
Ahmed Jimaale — Founder & CEO
Somalia Field Team — Community Engagement & Coordination
Finance & Operations — Accountability & Reporting
Technical Lead — In Recruitment
Mission & Values
Our mission is to bring reliable, affordable, and sustainable clean water to Somali communities through renewable‑energy technology and community‑driven solutions.
- We are guided by:
- Community First
- Sustainability
- Equity & Access
- Innovation With Purpose
Our Core Values
These principles guide every project we build.
Community First
We design every project with communities, not for them, ensuring dignity, ownership, and long‑term success.
Sustainability
Our systems use solar energy and modern purification technologies to create long‑term, climate‑resilient water access.
Equity & Access
We prioritize the communities with the highest need, ensuring women, children, and vulnerable families benefit first.
Innovation With Purpose
We use technology not for complexity — but for impact, reliability, and scalability across Somalia.
Future Impact Goals
These goals represent future targets, not current achievements.
Providing safe, affordable drinking water through future expansion.
Scaling from Mogadishu to nearby coastal communities.
Strengthening long‑term water security and resilience.
Why Choose AquaSom Solutions
Solar‑Powered Desalination
Clean water powered by clean energy, built for off‑grid regions.
Advanced Water Purification
Multi‑stage filtration delivering safe drinking water that meets global standards.
Built for Somali conditions
Durable, climate‑ready systems engineered for Somalia’s real‑world challenges.
We deliver clean‑water concepts built specifically for Somali communities:
Current Development Stage
Current Development Stage
We believe in transparency. Here is where we are today:
public website and donor platform completed
pilot planning underway
community engagement initiated
technical discussions with desalination specialists
partnership exploration and fundraising in progress
nonprofit registration preparation underway
Partner With Us
Partnership Opportunities Across Somalia
We are seeking mission‑aligned partners to help expand renewable‑energy water access across Somalia. Whether you work in technology, research, humanitarian response, or community development, your collaboration strengthens our impact.
– Water technology innovators
– Desalination system developers
– Solar‑energy engineers and providers
– NGOs and humanitarian organizations
– Universities and research groups
– Climate‑innovation programs
Together, we can build sustainable, long‑term clean‑water access for Somali communities.
JOIN OUR CLEAN‑WATER MISSION
AquaSom Solutions is building a future where every Somali family has access to safe, reliable, and affordable clean water. Your support helps us turn renewable‑energy innovation into real impact — one community at a time.