a consulting company

Global Efforts for Clean Water

Needs4Water, founded by Asmahan Rabo, is a consulting company headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with operations extending to rural areas of Canada and various parts of East Africa, including Somalia. The company specializes in assessing, monitoring, and improving water quality in rural areas, focusing on communities facing humanitarian crises.

With Asmahan's extensive experience in water quality analysis and her passion for aiding underserved regions, Needs4Water offers vital services aimed at enhancing access to safe and reliable water sources.

The company leverages Asmahan's expertise in water quality assessment, her knowledge of international standards such as ISO/IEC 17025, and her proficiency in advanced testing methods to provide comprehensive solutions to water quality challenges. Through its work, Needs4Water contributes significantly to global efforts to ensure universal and equitable access to water and sanitation, aligning with Asmahan's mission to make a lasting impact on public health and environmental sustainability.

Needs4Water offers vital services aimed at enhancing access to safe and reliable water sources.
Learn more about how Needs4Water is leading Change in Water Quality and Education.
Needs4Water, A Timeline
PROJECT 1
Risk Assessment
Mwambo Kwale, Kenya (Jan 2017) Water safety, testing, hygiene, storage
PROJECT 2
Community Awareness
Wasini Kwale, Kenya (March 2018) Water quality, education, health risk mitigation
PROJECT 3
Lab Capacity Support
Hargeisa, Somali/and (April 2021) Lab assessment, training, sampling methods
PROJECT 4
Humanitarian Response
Garab Casse Jigjiga, Ethiopia (Sep 2021) Hygiene training, food aid, water storage
PROJECT 5
Post-Flood Safety Assessment
Huurshe, Somalia (Oct 2021) Water sampling, flooding, safety testing
PROJECT 6
Public Health Recommendations
Dusmaley, Somalia (Oct 2021) WHO testing, education, water quality, monitoring
PROJECT 7
Adili Solar Hub Collaboration
Lake Turkana & Lake Victoria, Kenya (Aug 2023) SOPs, portable test kits, compliance
PROJECT 8
WASH Tutoring &
World Water Day
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Yeka) (Sep 2023) WASH education, literacy, student empowerment, Water Quality testing
PROJECT 9
One Health Workshop
Capital Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Mar 2024) Policy engagement, roadmap, public health
PROJECT 10
Ethiopia Startup Showcase
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Apr 2024) Outreach, engagement, public visibility
PROJECT 11
Jaarraa Abbaa Gadaa WASH Study
Oromia, Ethiopia (July 2024) Infrastructure, school sanitation, WASH pilot
PROJECT 12
WASH Survey Ethiopia
Various, Ethiopia (May 2025) JMP/INWISE survey, student voices, evidence-based policy
PROJECT 13
WASH in Schools Challenge
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Oct 2026) Youth innovation, student-led solutions, conference

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