Innovative water security solutions
Build a more sustainable water infrastructure in Africa—one that is inclusive, scalable, and cost effective.
"Transparency has fostered greater trust...
We are truly grateful for Madzi Alipo’s DreamSave (money management system), which is monitoring community payments. In the past, relying on paper-based records presented numerous challenges for both us and the community, including lost, damaged, or destroyed pages, often by young children.
Since Madzi Alipo introduced DreamSave, the relationship between the community and the water point committee has improved. Transparency has fostered greater trust between the community and committee members, as all handpump-related information, such as loan repayments, the total reserve funds, and a clear list of contributors, is now readily accessible and easily tracked.”
Mrs Misozi Msukwa, Chairperson, Namonde village
Madzi Alipo - securing water for future generations
Where You Can Step In
Instant ways to collaborate with us to make an immediate impact
1. Parts Upgrade
2,500 pumps need three new-design components installed to reduce breakdowns. Major repairs need two new design components to reduce repair costs. These changes will raise water point fuctionality to 98% or more.
2. Regional Expansion
Scale our proven model beyond Blantyre Rural to achieve 98%+ water point functionality across Malawi - with less than one week of downtime per year.
3. Research & Innovation
Fund and partner with water quality testing, in-line chlorinators and real-time water point monitoring technologies.
4. Key Partnerships
To explore networking, communication and knowledge sharing between countries for Africa-wide implementation and impact.
"Our community is now proactive in adopting both preventive measures at the water source and effective treatment methods."
“ I would like to express my appreciation to Madzi Alipo for the education we received on water quality, safety, and hygiene.
As a result, there is now a widespread understanding of the importance of protecting water sources from contamination through proper hygiene and sanitation practices, which was not widely observed before the training.
Water users have increasingly adopted chlorine for drinking water treatment, a practice previously met with reluctance, but now embraced. Our community is now proactive in adopting both preventive measures at the water source and effective treatment methods. Leading to improved water quality and public health."
Memory Banda, Chairperson, Masuku Orphan Care Borehole, Masuku Village
The Madzi Alipo Model
Built around data monitoring, empowering communities and professional support, Madzi Alipo has found a water security solution that works.
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Sophisticated, near-real time monitoring of water point demand, condition and functionality with comprehensive infrastructure mapping. Implementing handpump sensors, SMS reporting, and a dedicated call centre. All data is accessible through the open-source MAMS database — enabling transparency, rapid response, and informed decision-making.
Comprehensive Monitoring of Water Point Demand and Infrastructure
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High quality design and thorough testing, means durable and innovative new water point parts to improve performance and reduce breakdowns.
In-House Innovation and Design Improvements
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For advanced and complex repairs beyond community capacity, our in-house team provides remote guidance or on-site support as needed.
Expert, Experienced Repair Teams
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Routine and on-demand water quality testing, to support hygiene education, and intervention to mitigate contamination risks.
Water Quality Testing
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Enabling all communities to contribute fairly towards repair costs, ensuring affordability and strengthening capacity for regular water point maintenance.
Sustainable Community Financing
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Repair and management best practices delivered to water point committees, area mechanics, NGOs, and government partners.
Expert Training and Capacity Building
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In collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change we promote reforestation, groundwater recharge and watershed management to boost climate resilience and long-term water access.
Environmental Conservation for Water Security
