Bringing pumps back into action - WaterAid (sitios de interés)

WaterAid | Bringing pumps back into action

In many areas of Malawi water pumps have fallen into disrepair as there is no one, and no spare parts available, to maintain them.

As well as mapping the water points to see which are functioning, WaterAid is also looking to rehabilitate existing pumps, and ensure these, and any new pumps that are installed, can be maintained by the community who uses them.

Zeinabu Kayisi (pictured) now maintains the water pump in Chiutila village. "Being able to maintain the pump myself makes me feel independent and strong!" she says.

(c) WaterAid 2008