Laureen Banda was trained as Area Pump Mechanic by Pump Aid Beyond Water in August 2023. The training transformed her into a successful businesswoman and change maker in her home Area of Traditional Authority Ndume in…
As we celebrate National Gardening Week, we’re reminded of the profound impact that gardening can have, not only on individuals but on communities. In Malawi, where many livelihoods rely on agriculture, kitchen gardens at Community-Based…
We are delighted to announce that Pump Aid’s animation, “Breaking the Cycle: Water Poverty and Empowering Women and Girls in Malawi,” has been selected as a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards. This recognition…
As we celebrate International Day of Education, it is important to reflect on the power of education in shaping communities, particularly in those where challenges like water poverty restrict opportunities. Breaking Barriers: Area Mechanics and…
Malawi is one of the Sub-Saharan African countries where, for decades, engineering has been regarded strictly as a ‘man’s job’. However, that mindset has changed in urban areas due to the introduction of institutions of…
To celebrate National Gardening Week in the UK, our in country director Simon Msukwa discusses the importance of kitchen gardens in rural Malawi. “Growing in the rural parts of Malawi, gardening has been part of…
Water, you use it every day to drink, cook and keep clean by simply turning on a tap. You don’t have to carry a 20L bucket of water for 6km (about 8,000 steps) to collect…
There is a climate crisis in Malawi. If you were to visit Malawi in March, you’d be treated to luscious green landscapes of rolling hills with gentle streams of clear water and wonder how there…
We all know that safe drinking water is fundamental to a healthy life. Water also has a key role to play in cultivating crops to sustain poor rural families and communities in Malawi. That’s why…
Women in Engineering Day Women in Engineering Day (otherwise known as INWED) celebrates women who are challenging the norm by thriving in a typically male-dominated industry. INWED puts the spotlight on women at all levels…
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