solar powered clean water projects
Prospective Villages
Choose a village in need from the list below to support
400 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to safe drinking water, remaining trapped in a cycle of poverty, disease and desperation.
You can help us change that.
3 ways to support
any of the below villages
Sponsor a village | $100,000
Transform an entire village with solar-powered clean water
Our project cost & info
Solar Water Pumping System
$100,000 to provide clean water to an entire village of 4,000 people. Includes drilling, construction and local employment. Monitored live, with a a 10-year maintenance guarantee.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Our cutting-edge monitoring technology and local training programmes ensure we keep water flowing for years to come. Using renewable energy, we cut carbon emissions and reduce deforestation, helping both people and the planet.
See the villages that are currently in need
Chabwela-Nyalungwe Village
Country
Malawi
Project Type
People impacted
Location
In Chabwela-Nyalungwe Village, located in the Zomba district of Malawi, 3,360 people struggle daily to access clean water. Women and girls walk long distances—often an hour or more—only to reach an unsafe well that is deep, risky to use, and filled with murky water shared with frogs and snakes. Families face strain as the time spent fetching water leaves little room for other responsibilities. Some women must travel even further because the nearest well is too far away. Snakes are often spotted near the water source, adding to the danger. The community is desperate for a safe and reliable water source—one that will bring security, dignity, and better health to their daily lives.
In Namangale Village, located in the Zomba district of Malawi, 3,060 people depend on unsafe water, with women and girls walking an hour each day to fetch it. The journey is not only exhausting but dangerous—Patricia Patric, a 25-year-old mother of two, recalls nearly drowning while crossing a flooded river alone. “If people hadn’t seen me and come to help, I wouldn’t be here to tell this story,” she shares. Crossing the river with heavy water containers is a daily struggle, and during the rainy season, it becomes life-threatening. The community urgently needs a safe and accessible water source to protect their lives and secure their future.
In Mng’Ona A Village, located in the Sinda district of Zambia, 4,070 people rely on unsafe water, forcing women and girls to walk 1.5 km each day . The struggle for water affects every aspect of life—women face accusations of infidelity, encounter dangerous animals, and often face rejection when trying to fetch water from private gardens. With limited water, livestock suffer, and children frequently arrive late to school. Over the past year, more than 100 cases of severe diarrhea were reported, including a tragic death. The people of Mng’Ona A desperately need clean water to safeguard their health, education, and livelihoods.
Khaila Village is located in Sinda district and is home to a total of 5,400 are currently relying on and consuming unsafe water. Women and girls are walking on average 1.5 km per day to collect the water which not only leads to waterborne diseases but also falls short of satisfying the community’s needs for cooking, washing, and food growing.
In Malapé Village, Cameroon, 4,347 people depend on unsafe water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and growing food. Women and girls walk an average of 0.53 km each day to collect this water, but it is not enough to meet the community’s needs and often causes illness. Without a reliable source of clean water, families face constant health risks and struggle to maintain their daily lives. The people of Malapé are in urgent need of support to access safe water—improving their health, easing their burden, and giving them hope for a better future.
Kwa-Stanela B Village
Country
South Africa
Project Type
People impacted
Location
In the village of Kwa-Stanela B Village, situated in the Kwazulu-Natal district within South Africa, a total of 3,150 community members are currently relying on and consuming unsafe water. Women and girls are walking on average 1 km per day to collect the water which not only leads to waterborne diseases but also falls short of satisfying the community’s needs for cooking, washing, and food growing.
In Mayo Sahel Village, Cameroon, 2,621 people depend on unsafe water for drinking, cooking, and washing. Women and girls spend 30 minutes each day carrying heavy buckets from distant sources, but the water is still not enough to meet their needs. The journey to collect it is dangerous—women risk snake bites, long waits of up to 10 hours for a single 25-liter container, and even kidnappings near the water source. Fights often break out at overcrowded collection points, and last year alone, over 600 people suffered from typhoid. The community urgently needs access to clean water to ensure their safety, health, and dignity.
In the Kwazulu-Natal district of South Africa, Maye Village is home to 3,400 residents who face the daily challenge of accessing clean water. The water at the open source is extremely dirty. It is shared with cows, goats, and donkeys. Residents often must remove diapers and other trash from the river before collecting water. During the rainy season, the river’s current strengthens, creating a dangerous situation where children risk being swept away. Children suffering from diarrhea frequently miss school, impacting their education. Mothers, especially those who work, also miss workdays to care for sick children. Many families rely on social grants and cannot afford the cost of a single trip to the distant clinic, exacerbating their financial and social struggles. The illness burdens are profound, affecting families on multiple levels. Collecting water is particularly challenging for the women and girls of Maye Village. They walk long distances to reach the river, often needing several rests on the way back with heavy buckets. Upon returning home exhausted, they still face household chores like washing dishes, cleaning school uniforms, cooking, and helping with medications. The fatigue from these tasks leaves little time for schoolwork, severely impacting their educational performance.
