Nasuluma Village is home to 2,959 people and is remotely located in Mangochi, Malawi. For as long as the community can remember, they have lived without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 1.5km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated open water source. The water source would run dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for another alternative unsafe water source. Consuming the water from these water sources caused many waterborne illnesses including diarrhea and skin rashes. With the generous support from Craig Pollack, in May 2023, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Nasuluma Village, significantly improving the lives of the community. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security, and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation, and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing, and enjoying increased opportunity.
The village of Havara Village, situated in the Zomba district within Malawi county faced a critical challenge. With a population of 3,280, the community depended on unsafe water sources, compelling women and girls to walk long distances daily to fetch water. This has had a profound impact on their livelihood since it has not only exposed them to waterborne diseases but has also hindered their ability to build businesses, attend school or even cook, wash or farm. However, a remarkable change took place on December 20th, 2023, in Havara Village, thanks to the generous donation from the Kirsh Foundation. They installed a solar water pump that now serves the entire population of 3,280 residents by delivering a substantial daily supply of clean water through 42 taps, spanning an impressive network of 10,702 kilometers of piping throughout the village. This intervention has brought about a wonderful transformation, elevating educational opportunities, driving economic growth, and significantly improving the health and well-being of the villagers. As a result, Havara Village is flourishing, experiencing growth, and looking toward a brighter future.
Chalenga Village is home to 4,000 people and is remotely located in Mangochi, Malawi. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 2km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated open water source that would run dry in the dry season. This forced the community to wait for hours or search for other unsafe water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including typhoid and diarrhea. With generous support from the Mwendo Group 3, in May 2023, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Chalenga Village, significantly improving the lives of Chalenga Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security, and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation, and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing, and enjoying increased opportunity.
In Malawi’s Zomba district, Enyumwa Village faced a pressing challenge. With a population of 3,792, the community relied on unsafe water sources, compelling women and girls to travel an average of 1 kilometer each day to fetch water. This situation not only exposes them to waterborne diseases but also disabled young girls to attend school on a regular basis, and eventually leaving school for good. However, on November 30th, 2023, a transformative change occurred, courtesy of a generous donation from the This Day Foundation. A solar water pump was installed, now serving the entire population of 3,792 residents by delivering an impressive 33,210 liters of clean water daily through 16 taps, spanning a network of 5,051 kilometers of piping throughout the village. This intervention has had a profound impact, elevating educational opportunities, driving economic growth, and notably enhancing the health of the villagers. Enyumwa Village is now thriving and experiencing substantial growth as a result.
Chilimba 1 Village, home to 2,200 people and remotely located in Mangochi, Malawi. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 2.0km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated swamp. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including diarrhoea and dysentery. With generous support from the Kirsh Foundation, on June 6, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Chilimba 1 Village, significantly improving the lives of Chilimba 1 Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing and enjoying increased opportunity.
Saidi Village, home to 2,090 people and remotely located in Mangochi, Malawi. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 500.0km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated river bed wells and a hand pump from nearby village called Kamwendo. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including diarrhoea . With generous support from the Kirsh Foundation, on August 7, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Saidi Village, significantly improving the lives of Saidi Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing and enjoying increased opportunity.
Mgoji Village, home to 1,944 people and remotely located in Mangochi, Malawi. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 1km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated open well. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including diarrhea . With the generous support from the Kirsh Foundation, on December, 14, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Mgoji Village, significantly improving the lives of Mgoji Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing and enjoying increased opportunity.
Nanungu Village, home to 2,128 people and remotely located in the Mangochi of Malawi. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 300km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated open well. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including diarrhea. With generous support from the King Solomon School, on October 24, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Nanungu Village, significantly improving the lives of Nanungu Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing and enjoying increased opportunity.
Pakamwa Village, home to 1,714 people and remotely located in Mangochi, Malawi. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 1.1km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated shallow well. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including diarrhoea. With generous support from the Kirsh Foundation, on January 6, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Pakamwa Village, significantly improving the lives of Pakamwa Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing and enjoying increased opportunity.
Mzima Village, home to 1925 people and remotely located in Mangochi, Malawi. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 0.5km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated seasonal open well and a river. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including scabies (skin diseases). With generous support from the Kirsh Foundation, on Nov 15, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Mzima Village, significantly improving the lives of Mzima Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing and enjoying increased opportunity.
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