Have you met Esther?
In 2021, we expanded our operations for community pump repairs into the district of Dowa, thanks to a generous grant from the Waterloo Foundation, in memory of Janet Alexander. Our work in Dowa is addressing…
CUID’s take on Dry January challenge
At the end of January, the Cambridge University International Development Society (CUID) partook in a committee fundraising challenge centred around the theme of water, sanitation and hygiene to raise money and awareness for Pump Aid.
Tropical Storm Ana
Tropical Storm Ana made landfall in Malawi in the last few days and has caused widespread damage and devastation in the central and southern region of the country. The President announced a state of national…
end one million wasted journeys
It’s no secret that water is essential for life, and that many communities across the world are suffering the consequences of its scarcity. Malawi is one of those countries, but lack of water access is…
Dowa District Project Autumn 2021
Pump Aid started work in April 2021 in the Dowa District, located in central Malawi. Our project aim is to build a network of ‘water entrepreneurs’ who provide much needed repair and maintenance services to…
Dowa district malawi: Meet Maggie
Introducing Maggie Paul, who began her journey as an area mechanic at 32 years old in Dowa District, Malawi. Previously, Maggie was on the water point committee for her home village, but she saw the…
Pump Aid meets the minister
July and August have been busy months for Pump Aid and Beyond Water in Malawi, we had the pleasure of meeting the Minister of Agriculture. In addition to carrying out our work to increase access…
Meet Cambridge Soap Studio, Pump Aid’s latest partnership
Meet Cambridge Soap Studio, Pump Aid’s latest partnership. Cambridge Soap Studio is an ethical business which sells colourful soap and hygiene products to promote clean fun and encourage children to wash their hands which aligns…
The Elephant Pump in malawi
The same elephant pump that launched our work in 1998, is still a core part of our work today. It is based on a traditional rope and washer pump which was first used in China…
Overturning Aid Dependency in Malawi
July marks 55 years since Malawi gained independence from British colonial rule, as well as 25 years of a democratic government. Yet Malawi remains one of the poorest countries in the world.