A holistic, people-first, problem-solving approach to Malawi's rural challenges

Why people-first, then the planet?

Because when we change our worlds, we change the planet

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Water Pump Repairs

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Tree Planting

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Everyone of our projects is underpinned by education and generational change. From taking ownership of water pump maintenance to planting trees that bring in household level income.

We provide the infrastructure and education, communities implement change.

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Schools + Education

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Families FIGHT for change

All they need is your backing and opportunity (we give that)

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Here's how you take part

There are so many ways to connect with our projects and work in REAL time. You'll be on video calls, inside Whatsapp groups and you'll see progress, delight in the joy of a win and feel the hurt of a set back. We show the truth behind changing lives, it's never all gloss, impressive numbers and stories.

Join us today and become an active part of changing lives in Malawi

Sponsor a
water pump

From £2,000

Join ROOTED

From £50/month

£15/month

When you join ROOTED, PILLAR or sponsor a water pump you get direct and personalised access to that project.

Each is a little different, tailored to how the project you've joined works, but (we think) the exclusive access and cross-world conversation you have with us is pretty insightful, unique and a lot of fun!

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Our Impact

In 2025

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FISHERMAN'S REST COMMUNITY PROJECTS — ANNUAL REVIEW 2025

Discover how Fisherman's Rest Community Projects transformed lives in Malawi in 2025 — clean water, young people, conservation, and school meals.

Malawi Projects

A group of women around the community hand pump with buckets ready to be filled with water.

Reality When a Water Point Breaks in Malawi, and What Happens Next

Collecting water shapes the day in rural Malawi. But what happens when a water point breaks? Mercy is no exception. For the past 22 years Mercy has relied on the village hand pump, located about 400 meters from her home. She is fortunate, but even so, collecting six 20-litre buckets of water daily and shifting them to her house for cooking, washing dishes, bathing… takes time and a lot of strength.

Madzi Alipo - Water is Here

Two members of the Rooted team sat with a community during field work, setting up a Rooted video call.

Why small-scale community tree planting out performs large-scale forests. The complete guide to Malawi's successful reforestation programme.

The Tree Project is made up of several parts, “Rooted”, “Tienyi” and the Tree Project. Discover how this Malawian-led tree planting initiative is not just planting trees for the environment, but increasing household-level income for now and future generations.

The Tree Project