We received a warm and happy welcome in the village of Chiswa, and the pump installation was completed smoothly. Previously, villagers relied on distant, unprotected open wells, often contaminated by waste and animals. Now, they are thrilled to have clean and safe water within the village.

Most residents are poor and engage in farming, growing crops such as maize, groundnuts, and potatoes. However, they often sell their produce fresh, leading to food shortages from July to January when supplies are depleted. Although pre-schools exist in the area, they lack trained teachers, further highlighting the need for development support.

Date of Installation

2024-09-05

Area

Chiswa

District

Mzimba

GPS

-11.989003, 33.447636     see on map

Pump no.

24095

Dist. from Factory (km)

168.0

Village Head / Group Village Head

Chimutu Hara

Contact (phone no.)

0889424673

Previous Water Source

Open well

Installation Type

New

Well Depth (m)

9.42

Water Depth (m)

1.09

Pump Length (m)

9.22

Dist. from Furthest Household (m)

426

No. of People Served

124

Pump Dedication / Donor

Sisters of Bon Secours
Ireland