Have you met Esther?
In 2021, we expanded our operations 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 the low-functionality of community…
Dowa Project Autumn 2021
Pump Aid started work in April 2021 in the Dowa District, located in central Malawi. Our aim is to build a network of ‘water entrepreneurs’ who provide much needed repair and maintenance services to community…
Dowa Project: Meet Maggie
Introducing Maggie Paul, who began her journey as an area mechanic at 32 years old. Previously, Maggie was on the water committee for her home village, but saw the opportunity to become a pump mechanic…
Dowa Project Background
One of Malawi’s most pressing issues is the low and non-functionality of water points across the country. Only 50% of pumps are fully functioning; meaning that millions of people have to travel up to 6km…