Beyond Water is delighted to be partnering with the Centre for Water, Environment and Development at Cranfield University to explore cost-effective, community-led innovations to enhancing localised water security in the face of climate change. ๐
โI did not hesitate to accept the opportunity of becoming an area mechanic because I saw this as a way to help my community members and those surrounding to have access to clean and safe water,โ shared William Ziyaye, an area mechanic from Mbingwa village in Dowa district. ๐ง
Through our area mechanic training programme, Esther was able to gain confidence as well as the necessary technical and business skills to repair and maintain community water points ๐
Maria used to be a community midwife. She was frustrated at the non functionality of community waterpoints and the impact it had on her ability to maintain good hygiene whilst delivering babies. This motivated her to begin her journey as a pump mechanic๐
Access to clean water is vital to healthy, happy and productive lives. That's why at Beyond Water, we focus on the repair and maintenance of community water points to ensure rural communities in Malawi have reliable access to safe water ๐
Inspiring change, one pump at a time! With your support, Beyond Water is empowering communities in Malawi to access safe water and improve their livelihoods. ๐
Empowered Women, Transformed Communities! Dive into our latest article showcasing the incredible journey of women entrepreneurs in Malawi, taking charge to fix waterpoints. Through their dedication and expertise, they're ensuring safe water flows for all. ๐
Jailos Phiri, one of our dedicated Area Mechanics not only ensures clean water for his community but has transformed his job into a thriving business, investing in farming and improving his family's livelihood๐ง #SocialImpact#Entrepreneur
Meet Maria, one of our Area Mechanics, breaking barriers and fixing water points in rural Malawi. She's not just signing contracts with local communities, she's signing a promise to keep water flowing and empowering her community. ๐
Beyond Water focus on bringing sustainable water solutions to communities in need in rural Malawi. We aim to increase the functionality of waterpoints, ensuring reliable access to clean water for even more communities. ๐
Our repair and maintenance contracts guarantee to fix broken pumps within 72 hours including Christmas and New Years Day! ๐งOur expert area mechanic Maria Phiri teamed up with the talented Lauren Banda for a joint repair session.
"Water is life. I wanted to help people in my community and surrounding areas continue to have access to clean and safe water through my work as an Area Mechanic." Wilson Zichepe, Malawi ๐ง
Meet Josephy Isaac Mfakose, a skilled area mechanic who ensures community water points keep flowing, bringing life-saving water to communities in Malawi. ๐Through repair and maintenance of community waterpoints, he empowers communities to invest in their own water supplies.๐ท
This women's farmers group at Mbeza were trained in banana farming and provided with the inputs to grow and cultivate fruit. These climate smart practices are designed to protect the young plants from adverse weather caused by climate change ๐
โWe decided to invest in a simple community kitchen garden close to Kamkwiyo Water Point. We sell crops and use the money to renew our Direct Contracts while sustaining good health through reliable access to safe waterโ Grace Kamende, Kamkwiyo Village. ๐ง
Malawiโs Water Minister, Honourable Abida Sidik Mia, has affirmed Beyond Waterโs support to ensure nationwide access to safe, clean water during a meeting at the Ministryโs Office in Lilongwe. ๐ง
Preventative repair and maintenance is key to sustained water access. Bertha Chilonga โAs a female Area Mechanic I arrive at a waterpoint dismantling pipe, cylinders, fixing the problem. Water comes out, some men admire my skill asking me to train them to become Area Mechanics.โ
Minister of Water and Sanitation honourable Abida Mia, MP on Tuesday toured the Pump Aid- Beyond Water (PABW) implemented Professionalised Repair and Maintainance (PRM) programme in Senior Chief Kayembe's area in Dowa district.
We're reflecting on the vital role of sustainable water solutions in protecting our planet. At Beyond Water, we're committed to combating climate change through innovative approaches to ensure reliable access to clean water for irrigation & food security๐