Water Point/Hand Pump Repairs

Madzi Alipo is a program founded on water point repairs. Specifically hand pumps in Blantyre Rural. We found 40% of water points were broken, putting strain on communities and forcing families to draw water from pools and shallow wells - often contaminated from livestock.

Child in Malawi outside drinking fresh water straight from a hand pump

How One Rural District in Malawi Is Keeping 98% of Its Water Pumps Working

Discover how community-led water pump maintenance in Malawi is keeping over 98% of pumps working—and why access to clean water is about more than just hydration. It’s about peace, dignity, and sustainable change.

Madzi Alipo Team

Jul 172 min read

Collaboration between partners monitoring water points in Malawi

Community-Based Water Point Monitoring: How Area Mechanics Are Keeping Water Flowing in Rural Malawi

Learn how area mechanics in Malawi are using mobile tools and real-time data to reduce water pump downtime and improve access to safe, reliable water.

Madzi Alipo Team

Jul 172 min read

Dashboard showing a Malawi map with blue, red, and black pins representing water sources in Malawi. Sidebar includes menu options and pie charts.

Water Point Functionality Reporting Is Transforming Public Health in Malawi

Discover how functionality reports from Madzi Alipo are helping identify contamination risks and improve rural water safety across Blantyre District, Malawi.

Madzi Alipo Team

Jul 173 min read