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.
Pump aid’s Impact in 2018
In 2018 we continued and increased our emphasis on sustainability, by focusing on economic empowerment rather than aid distribution. Take a look now.
How Pump Aid Supports Development & The Environment
World Water Week is the annual focal point to discuss the globe’s water issues. This year (26th to 31st August 2018), the focus is on the link between ecosystems, human development and water.