The Challenge: Create a tech innovation merging IKEA’s core design and humanitarian philosophies to help solve a real world issue.

In Africa, an estimated 30-50% of wells providing clean water to local communities fail within just 2-5 years. The majority fail due to poor maintenance and lack of spare parts.

Water Fix is a flatpack kit with parts that are easy to install and maintain. Deployed efficiently by local NGOs and far cheaper than a full well replacement, IKEA proves how the revolutionary packaging system they’re known for popularizing can extend beyond home goods and furniture.