2024 Project#2 Summary
A grant of £1000 to support the construction of two shallow wells for Binali and Chilunga communities in Zomba District.
Jenny Liu, JVDI Project Lead explained that following several awareness and planning meetings with the local communities, they worked together to gather sand and bricks before local contractors were hired to undertake the construction work.
The project has now been completed and the communities are enjoying access to safe potable water which will help reduce the spread of waterborne diseases in the area. Click on the video clip below to see the project in action!
2024 Project Summary
A grant of £1000 to support the connection of Malonje Village, in Zomba District to the water board to maintain a clean, safe water supply. The grant will help to purchase the pipes while the community will help dig the channels to place them in.
Thandie Maufulu, Director of JVDI, explained that the water connection point is approximately 20km from the village and once connected, it will help stop the need to walk the long distances to fetch water and reduce water related diseases. The village water committee will be responsible for ensuring the community contribute to the water charges and any maintenance costs.