Record Number of Wells Installed in 2020
2020 was a challenge in so many ways. Life changed for everyone, but at least most of us have running water to wash our hands and stay hydrated. For many in Malawi this is an obstacle to hygiene and health. There’s some good news to share with you though.
Water Abounds with 22 WWFA Projects So Far in 2019
We’re happy to report that we’ve been very busy this year installing water wells in Malawi Africa. We’ve already completed projects in the following 22 villages: Katete / Dymon Chikumba Mwikawa Swalele Muwoma Lingande Kasugulu Manja Khungwa Nkhwanda Malinje Mtemula Maliwata Solobala Mwilicha 2 Ndambala Vg Maonga Vg Manyungwa Chibwana Mwikawa 2 Watota New Beginnings […]
Montana Newspaper Shares WWFA News
The Kalispell Times in Montana recently published an article about the work of Water Wells for Africa (WWFA). The article was written by our own photojournalist John Fredricks. At the time of this article posting, John is in Malawi with the WWFA Team documenting well installations, celebrations, and dedications. John has a heart for those […]
Water is Necessary for Brick-Making
Water is vital for life—both the sustaining of life and improving living conditions—so that’s why we are happy that #WorldWaterWeek is bringing focus to the many issues around the availability and cleanliness of water. Water Wells for Africa is dedicated to providing clean and accessible water to people living in hard-to-reach rural areas of Africa. […]
Gardens Grow Due to Water Wells
Today in recognition of #WorldWaterWeek, we’re celebrating this WWFA water well which was placed in Lita village. Their neighbors in the villages of Juma and Loro also use this well. WWFA drilled 45 meters deep to strike water and it’s been flowing generously for almost a year now. Our wells have been proven to last […]
A Tale of Two Villages – Juma and Mthikila
In honor of World Water Week, we’re sharing stories of water wells we installed previously and just recently went back to visit. Thirty Families Benefit from WWFA Water Well Juma and Mthikila are villages located in the northern part of Thyolo District, in the southern region of Malawi. There are 30 households using the Afridev […]
World Water Week 2018
Water is life! That’s why we’re excited that there’s a special week on the calendar dedicated to emphasizing the importance of fresh, abundant water: #WorldWaterWeek #WWWeek Water Wells for Africa (WWFA) was founded because we believe that people in the rural African community deserve sustainable water sources which will improve their lives in every way […]
New Beautiful Water Source for Bwanali Village
By Edwin White, WWFA Malawi Drilling Coordinator I’m happy to report that the Bwanali borehole was installed on 26th of May 2018. Before they got their own borehole (water well) the Bwanali people were depending on the swamps for their water source. The nearest water well was 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) away so nobody went […]
WWFA Featured in Documentary ‘Roadways to Change’
Water Wells for Africa was recently featured in a documentary by Kwanza called “Roadways to Change.” This brilliant film beautifully captures the work the WWFA does in Africa, and the film actually features the installation a water well in Mwedini, Malawi. This well was funded by the National Geographic Partners and you can see photos […]
20th Anniversary of Our Wells in Africa
Our first well was put in during the summer of 1996, and we’re headed back this year to celebrate our 20 year anniversary. We’re so excited to visit some of the first wells and see how lives have been impacted as a result of having clean water. You can follow this year’s trip by […]
