World Connect

Mzambazi Secondary School Water Project (MWAPO)

Year: 2023

Country: Malawi

Project Status: Funded

Impact Sector: Health

Project Investment: $9,477.40

Project Launch: 9-14-23

Using the $9,477.40 grant from World Connect, the Mzambazi Community Organization will install a solar run water system at Mzambazi Community Day Secondary School. The project aims at providing access to clean and safe water for Mzambazi Community Day Secondary school students and members of the surrounding community. The community will use an existing borehole to install a solar run submissive pump to channel water into tanks and then reticulate through pipes to the girls hostels, school and communal taps. 82 students and 1,300 households of the Mzambazi community are expected to benefit from this new water source.

Project Update: 10-25-23

One month after funding, Mzambazi Community Organization has steadily progressed towards its objective of bringing clear and safe tapped water closer to students and the community at large. At 60% success rate, they have successfully constructed a tank and a solar panel stand. Additionally, all major project materials have been procured, distribution canals to the girls hostel, teachers houses, communities and to school have been dug. Over 82 students of Mzambazi Community Day Secondary and 1,300 households from surrounding communities are expected to have access to clean and safe tapped water once the project is completed.