We have two exciting opportunities to join the Pump Aid team, as Head of Fundraising and Engagement and Programme Funding Officer These roles are a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial part in the development of Pump Aid and its approaches supporting people in rural Malawi; providing opportunities for water entrepreneurs to establish small businesses, increasing access to sanitation for children under five, and enabling rural Malawians to self-invest in water pumps and services: ending aid dependency for good. Head of Fundraising and Engagement To support this approach we are recruiting a Head of Fundraising and Engagement to maximise our […]
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Pump Aid’s impact in 2021
2020 was a year like no other but, despite the challenges that COVID-19 inflicted on the world, Pump Aid continued to deliver its award-winning work and provided hundreds of thousands of people in rural Malawi with life-changing access to clean, safe water and gave them and their communities the opportunity to thrive. We supported our network of independent pump mechanics businesses to repair and maintain over 900 community water points, provided over 1,000 households with the opportunity to invest in their own convenient water pumps and gave over 2,000 farmers the chance to access year-round irrigation. Read more about our […]
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Our Impact in 2019
In 2019 we continued to empower people in rural Malawi to thrive. We helped children to flourish with increased life chances, entrepreneurs to develop profitable small businesses and households, farmers and communities to gain convenient access to reliable sources of water. • Generating livelihoods, resilience and opportunities • Improving sustainable access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene • Encouraging independence and self-reliance • Ending aid dependency for good In this 2019 Impact Summary, we show the huge impact of our work providing opportunities for children, communities and entrepreneurs in Malawi to have access to water and sanitation, lift themselves […]
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COVID-19 and Malawi
Pump Aid is preparing to deal with the potential impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Malawi. The wellbeing of our staff and the communities we work with are foremost in our plans. We are following advice of government and health agencies. Pumps Aid’s expertise is water, sanitation and hygiene, so our focus is supporting the communities we work with to ensure safe water and sanitation facilities are available for all and hygiene behaviours are promoted. HAND WASHING is vital in controlling the virus. Rural communities in Malawi face multiple health challenges. There is a severe shortage of medical resources to treat […]
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Our Impact in 2018
In 2018 we continued and increased our emphasis on sustainability, by focusing on economic empowerment rather than aid distribution. Take a look now.
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How Pump Aid Supports Development & The Environment
World Water Week is the annual focal point to discuss the globe’s water issues. This year (26th to 31st August 2018), the focus is on the link between ecosystems, human development and water.
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