Work will soon begin on new water and sanitation facilities for the remote village of Mwala.

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In Zambia, over one third of the population has a lack of access to clean water and more than half lack access to proper sanitation facilities. Inadequate water and sanitation is a major cause of disease, reducing a community’s ability to thrive.
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Access to clean water at Mwala will help to prevent illness caused by waterborne disease. Having clean water in the village will stop the community travelling long distances, saving them time which can be spent at work or school.
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Improved sanitation will mean school attendance will go up. It is extremely difficult to go to school when there are no facilities, poor hygiene and no privacy.
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This is especially true for girls, and is a major reason why many girls drop out of school once they reach puberty. To make girls feel more comfortable at school we build designated latrines for boys and girls at our projects.
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Luna, Mwala parent

Luna starts her day getting her 7 children ready to go to Mwala school before doing housework, farming and collecting water from a nearby well.
“The water is not very clean”.
She is concerned for her children’s health because the water she collects is not clean.
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Investing in clean water and sanitation can help a community like Mwala thrive. The World Health Organization estimates a return of £3-£34 to the community for every £1 invested in clean water and sanitation.
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We are still urgently fundraising to provide clean water and latrines for the Mwala community. We also want to build latrines for another remote community called Lupuka.
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If you’d like to help please contact us to discuss how.