Longwe Village, Mzimba District, Malawi

“The pump installation was completed successfully, with many villagers present to witness the event. They were delighted to finally have their own pump in the village for the first time since its establishment, as noted by the village headman. Previously, residents had been drawing water from swamps, streams, and unprotected open wells—sources often shared with animals, posing serious health risks. Most people in the village depend on tobacco farming for their livelihood. However, this year they face the threat of increased hunger due to a poor rainy season, which caused their crops to wither before reaching maturity.”

Drop4Drop In-country Partner

This project was undertaken as part of our campaign of projects that actively reduce carbon emissions. This project helped the community save their much needed wood which was previously being burnt daily to boil water. This project has also eliminated the many thousands of hours previously spent on walking to collect water.