Orant is proud to announce the opening of The Kabuluzi Piped Water Project, which we are sharing with you today in this article from our partners Opulence Malawi. Take a look!
Mayamiko Mwenda
Water & Sanitation Program Manager
Mayamiko joined Orant Charities Africa in September, 2020 as a Water & Sanitation Program Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Water Resources Management and Development from Mzuzu University. In addition to his studies, Mayamiko also holds a certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation from Mpemba Staff Development Institute (SDI).
Mayamiko has over 3 years work experience in the WASH sector especially in Project management and implementation of donor funded projects. Mayamiko previously worked with GOAL Malawi, Basic Services Development Agency (BASEDA) in Chikwawa and Machinga districts respectively. Since he joined Mayamiko has been leading borehole drilling & repairs, training of water point committees (WPCs), fostering stakeholder partnerships, community mobilization, promotion of sanitation and hygiene as well as development of monitoring and evaluation of the Orant water program.
In his free time Mayamiko likes watching soccer, movies and socializing with friends. He is not yet married and hopes of getting married soon.
Stories From The Field
A Gift of Water to Kanono Village
Recently, through donations from our generous supporters, our WASH Program brought clean water to Kanono village, a community in our catchment area. Read our latest blog article to discover the profound impact this gift has had on people from Kanono village.
Water Well Maintenance
At the heart of Orant’s programs and initiatives is sustainability, which is also one of our values. We believe in not only implementing programs or initiatives but also in creating long-lasting change that will continue to serve our community. In today's blog article, we talk about why we perform maintenance on water wells and how it contributes to the sustainability of our Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program.
Commemorating World Water Day 2024
Every year on the 22nd of March, the world commemorates World Water Day as a way of raising awareness of major water-related issues and to inspire action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis. This year’s World Water Day is themed “Water for Peace.” Read our blog article to learn more about what our WASH program is doing to promote peace and foster harmony.
Staff Highlight: Jean Nyasulu
Jean Nyasulu joined Orant Charities Africa in 2023 as our Human Resources Manager. Learn more in her staff highlight.
Ensuring WASH Program Sustainability Through Water Point Committees
We are excited to have trained the Chika Water Point Committee (WPC) as a way of ensuring sustainability. Read our latest blog to learn more about WPCs and the role they play.
The Challenge of Accessing Clean Water in Rural Malawi
We are excited to tell you about the new borehole our WASH program has drilled in Chika Village, T/A Njombwa in Kasungu. Read our latest blog to learn more about how this new borehole will change the lives of people in Chika Village.
Staff Highlight: Andrew Chisenga
Andrew Chisenga joined Orant Charities Africa in 2023 as our Construction Manager. Learn more in his staff highlight.
Improving Health and Hygiene for Students in Malawi
Our Water and Sanitation program continues to make a significant difference in the lives of students in rural Malawi. Read our latest blog to learn about how we support hygiene initiatives in primary schools in Dowa, Malawi.
A Water Problem is a Life Problem: Interview with Yona Maloto
Yona Maloto has been a Water Field Assistant for Orant's Water & Sanitation Program since 2020. We interviewed him to learn more about his work.