GS23168-GS23169-OYU - Clean Water for Malawian Communities

The primary objective of this project is to rehabilitate broken and non-functional boreholes to provide clean and safe drinking water to local communities in Malawi. This initiative addresses the need for alternative water purification methods, reducing the reliance on boiling water for drinking purposes and thereby improving the living conditions of the population. The project alleviates the burden on rural women and children, who often bear the responsibility of collecting water and firewood by ensuring access to clean drinking water within 1 kilometre of households. Consequently, this project reduces carbon dioxide emissions associated with the combustion process traditionally used for water purification. In addition to its environmental impact, the project significantly enhances the quality of life, health, and socio-economic status of beneficiaries in the water-stressed regions of Malawi. It includes hygiene awareness campaigns to improve sanitation among local inhabitants. Furthermore, it creates employment opportunities for young people through installing and maintaining rehabilitated boreholes.