At 3BL, we believe that by building a profitable business around sustainable development, we can maximize our impact on the lives of rural Ethiopians. We design our mobile tools to work in rural Ethiopian settings using a rurally-based business model. Our approach is built around the economic framework of the triple bottom line: maximize social benefits, minimize environmental damage, and expand economic growth. People. Nature. Growth.
Innovative Technology and Business Models for Sustainable Development
Flowius
Over the last 20 years, the world has seen massive improvements in water access for vulnerable populations. But we have so much further to go. With Flowius, we’re investing in rural home water supply and enhancing management of rural water systems.
HomeWater Fund
We all recognize the value of water in the home, but it’s just too costly for most rural Ethiopians. As such, communities and utilities have difficulty investing in their own water systems. Our goal is to sustainably invest in rural water supply by establishing HomeWater Fund, the final piece of the puzzle along with the progress we’ve made with our partners on finance and operations.
3BL Studios
3BL Studios provides outsourcing support for web and mobile tech development along with construction technology services. 3BL Studios is our outsourcing division, generating revenues for services provided to companies in Europe and the United States. With 3BL Studios, we build mobile and web applications for organizations supporting end-users in developing countries. We also help construction companies in need of Building Information Modeling support.
“Many small people who in many small places do many small things can alter the face of the world.”
— East Side Gallery of the Berlin Wall
