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.

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

World Water Day 2026 highlights the link between water and gender. Discover how Madzi Alipo is improving access to clean water in Malawi through repairs, education, and community-led action.