Grant Source
Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation
Grant Destination
Water and Sanitation
Completion Cost
$100,000
Project Description
For Kabuluzi and its neighboring villages, the journey to clean water has been a long one, but the taps now flowing with safe water mark the beginning of a new chapter. Health, education, and economic opportunity are no longer distant dreams but achievable goals.
Project Specifics
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Create Safe Water Sources
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Improve Water Access
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Solar Powered
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Community Involvement
The Problem
Lack of Access to Clean Water
In the villages surrounding Kasese, Dowa District, life has always been a struggle against unsafe water. For years, salty, unclean sources have posed significant health risks to the community, forcing families to endure long walks to distant wells.
Access to clean water is a basic right, yet it remains a luxury for many in rural Malawi. Over 30% of the population still relies on unsafe water sources, leaving communities vulnerable to cholera, diarrhea, and other preventable diseases.
According to the UNICEF 2021, Report on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Malawi, the burden falls hardest on women and children, who spend hours each day fetching water, which could otherwise be used for education or economic activities.
Our Solution
How Orant is Making Changes
However, hope has come to Kabuluzi and six surrounding villages in the form of the Kabuluzi Piped Water Project, a solar-powered water system implemented by Orant Charities Africa.
Launched on December 13th, 2024, the project now provides clean, reliable water to over 1,500 people, transforming lives and redefining futures.
The Kabuluzi Piped Water Project is an innovation designed to address both the immediate and long-term water needs of the community.
Spanning over two kilometers, the system consists of a central solar-powered storage tank that distributes water to seven strategically placed taps, including one at Kabuluzi School.
“When children are healthy, they attend school consistently, and that improves their performance. This project is not just about water; it is about giving our children a chance at a better future.”
Kabuluzi School Staff
Community Involvement
Village Leaders Embrace Change
Village leaders have embraced the project as a cornerstone for development. As Justen Banda, chairperson of the Kabuluzi Water Committee highlights the community’s responsibility in maintaining the system. “This project belongs to us. We must ensure that we are custodians of this wonderful development so that it lasts for generations to come because clean water is life,” he says.
Senior Chief Chakhaza, under whose jurisdiction the project falls, praises Orant Charities Africa for bringing lasting change to the area. “For years, we have depended on salty water that has caused us illness. Today, I see clean water flowing in our villages, something I never thought would be possible in my lifetime,” he comments.
Long-Term Vision
A New Chapter for Kabuluzi
Country Director Gabriel Kapanda emphasizes Orant’s long-term vision for sustainable water solutions. “The Kabuluzi Piped Water Project is just one step in our broader mission. We aim to replicate this success in other areas where the need is equally pressing. With the community’s support, this project will serve as a model for similar interventions in the future,” he said.
For Kabuluzi and its neighboring villages, the journey to clean water has been a long one, but the taps now flowing with safe water mark the beginning of a new chapter. Health, education, and economic opportunity are no longer distant dreams but achievable goals.