TECHNOLOGY AND WATER SECURITY
Turning Data into Clean Water
We’re using real-time data to transform water access for nearly a million people.
With your support, we can scale this impact — bringing safe, reliable water to communities across Malawi and Africa.
About MAMS
Madzi Alipo - securing water for the future
MAMS is an open-access online database that provides accurate, district-wide data on water point functionality.
Updated regularly by field workers and committee members via a mobile app, MAMS strengthens collaboration across the WaSH sector — connecting communities, NGOs, and government actors.
The platform enables timely, reliable feedback for those responsible for maintaining water points, including sponsoring agencies, partner organizations, and local caretakers.
By offering real-time insight into what’s happening on the ground, MAMS equips the Malawi government and WaSH stakeholders with the information they need to make informed, effective decisions.
“In terms of reporting, the database has been especially valuable in enhancing transparency and accountability to our donors.
With reliable and well organized data, we can generate detailed reports that include accurate statistics and GPS coordinates. This helps us clearly demonstrate the impact of our work, justify the allocation of resources and build trust with our partners.”
Derline Singo, Project Manager, Malawi Water Project
How MAMS works
MAMS
Madzi Alipo App
A secure platform for monitoring and managing waterpoints, through geospatial data in varying levels of detail, from national level to individual water point history. The most detailed project management tool in Malawi (and further afield).
An app to collect water point information. Available in both English and Chichewa, for mechanics, communities and other stakeholders.
Dennis Phwandaphwanda
District Water Development Officer (DWDO), Blantyre District Water Office, Blantyre District Council
“The Madzi Alipo database is an essential resource for the Blantyre District Water and Sanitation Department, acting as a key tool for informed decision-making in managing rural water supply systems. The department depends on the timely and accurate data updates from the project, which are provided quarterly to evaluate the functionality of boreholes throughout the district. These updates are not only regular but also thorough, encompassing critical indicators such as functionality status, repair requirements, and water quality issues.
This current and well-organized information facilitates evidence-based planning at both strategic and operational levels. It allows the department to identify and prioritize communities that require immediate attention, enabling targeted maintenance and rehabilitation of non-functional boreholes.
Additionally, the data informs decisions regarding the development of new water supply infrastructure, helping to address service delivery gaps and enhance access to safe water.
By providing timely updates, the database plays a vital role in ongoing water quality monitoring and improvement, which is crucial for protecting public health. It offers a clear overview of water point conditions and community usage patterns, thereby enhancing the District’s ability to respond proactively to emerging challenges, minimize resource wastage, and promote sustainability in water service delivery.
In essence, the Madzi Alipo database not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters accountability and transparency in the management of water resources in Blantyre District."