Choose a Village. Change Everything.
In rural Malawi, families have been forced to collect unsafe water from open pits shared with livestock. Your donation funds a complete freshwater well for a specific village, drilled, installed, and cared for locally, at a fraction of typical project cost. Each well can provide safe water for thousands of people in that village for decades, with an expected service life of about 75 years. Choose an available village below to get started.
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Yesaya Village Well Project
The 700 residents of Yesaya Village have no access to safe drinking water. The only water source is a "dambo" — a shallow, marshy wetland where murky water collects among mud and tangled vegetation. Residents must crouch at the water's edge to scoop this dark, sediment-filled water into buckets and containers. The water is shared with livestock and wild animals. This area is also at high risk for cholera and other waterborne diseases, presenting severe health risks to the entire community. A properly constructed borehole in Yesaya Village will serve 700 people and provide clean, safe drinking water to replace this dangerous water source, dramatically improving the overall health and well-being of residents.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Kapili Village Well Project
The 700 residents of Kapili Village have no access to safe drinking water. The only water available comes from a shallow, open waterhole that is little more than a murky brown puddle spread across muddy ground. Residents, including learners and teachers at the nearby primary school, must crouch at the water's edge to scoop this contaminated water into buckets and containers. The water is shared with livestock, and the primary school itself has no water source of its own, leaving children dependent on this same dangerous supply. This area is at high risk for cholera and other waterborne diseases, presenting severe health risks to the entire community. A properly constructed borehole in Kapili Village will serve 700 people and provide the primary school with safe water essential for the health and education of its students, dramatically improving the overall health and well-being of residents.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chimwendo Chisi Village Well Project
The Chimwendo Chisi Village Well Project was successfully funded on April 6, 2026 by a single generous donor! We will provide more information as soon as well drilling is completed. The 820 residents of Chimwendo Chisi Village have no access to safe drinking water. The only water available comes from a dambo, a shallow, marshy wetland where murky, contaminated water pools among the grass and mud. Residents must collect this brown, sediment-filled water in buckets and containers for drinking, cooking, and daily use. Livestock share the same source, and this area is prone to cholera and other waterborne diseases, presenting severe health risks to the entire community, including learners and teachers at the nearby primary school.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chibekete Village Well Project
The Chibekete Village Well Project was successfully funded on April 19th 2026! We will provide more information as soon as well drilling is completed. The 400 residents of Chibekete Village have no access to safe drinking water. The only water source is a shallow, muddy pit where residents must crouch on an eroded hillside to scoop murky water into buckets and containers. This water is shared with livestock and wild animals, and this area is at high risk for cholera and other waterborne diseases, presenting severe health risks to the entire community. Chibekete Village has a medical health post, yet the facility has no access to clean water for patient care. A properly constructed borehole in Chibekete Village will serve 400 people and provide the health outpost with safe water essential for medical care, dramatically improving the overall health and well-being of residents.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Bundi Village Well Project
The Bundi Village Well Project was successfully funded on March 23rd 2026! We will provide more information as soon as well drilling is completed. The 350+ residents of Bundi Village have no access to safe drinking water. The only water source is a muddy stream shared with livestock and wild animals, where families and children must stand in the flowing brown water to scoop it into buckets and containers. The water is visibly contaminated with mud and sediment, and this area is prone to cholera and other waterborne diseases, presenting severe health risks to the entire community, including learners and teachers at the nearby primary school. A properly constructed borehole in Bundi Village will serve 350 people and provide clean, safe drinking water to replace this dangerous water source, dramatically improving the overall health and well-being of residents.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chizule Village Well Project
The Chizule Village Well Project has been successfully completed. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of a single donor, Steve A. and his 96-year-old mother, Chizule Village was fully funded just days after its project was published on February 7, 2026. Steve A. has a deep and longstanding connection to this mission — he helped fund one of Father Petros's early well projects before Water of Mercy was officially formed, and he and his mother also funded nearly 90% of the Zebediya Village Well Project. Drilling was completed on February 22, 2026, with an excellent water flow. The pump blessing took place on March 3, 2026, with Father Petros presiding over the ceremony. This is the first time Chizule Village has ever had access to fresh, clean water. More than 520 people now have access to clean, safe drinking water. A local water committee will be established for maintenance and management of the well. With proper care, it should serve the community for approximately 75 years.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Zakariya Village Well Project
The Zakariya Village Well Project was successfully funded on March 23rd 2026! We will provide more information as soon as well drilling is completed. The 450+ residents of Zakariya Village have no access to safe drinking water. The only water available comes from a "dambo", a shallow, marshy wetland area where murky, contaminated water collects among the grass and mud. Residents must kneel in the wet ground to scoop this brown, sediment-filled water into buckets and containers. Livestock and wild animals share the same water source, and this area is prone to cholera and other waterborne diseases. Some residents travel 1.5 kilometers to reach the nearest borehole in Chizani Village, a well that Water of Mercy constructed last year that already serves over 500 people. A properly constructed borehole in Zakariya Village will serve 450 people and provide clean, safe drinking water directly in their village, dramatically improving the overall health and well-being of residents.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Zebediya Village Well Project
Zebediya Village was successfully funded on January 29, 2026, thanks to 3 generous donors — our first of two villages fully funded that day! Drilling was completed on February 23, 2026, and the water flow was amazing (see the video). The pump blessing took place on March 3, 2026, with Father Petros presiding and many villagers in attendance. This is the first time Zebediya Village has ever had access to fresh, clean water. More than 679 people now have access to clean, safe drinking water. A local water committee will be established for maintenance and management of the well. With proper care, it should serve the community for approximately 75 years.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Msambanyifwa Village Well Project
Msambanyifwa Village was successfully funded on January 12, 2026, thanks to 14 generous donors. Drilling was completed on January 29, 2026, at a depth of 66 meters, and the water flow was extraordinary. The well is now complete and more than 875 residents are drawing fresh, clean water for the first time in their history. No longer must villagers climb down into a dangerous 15-foot (5-meter) deep pit to collect contaminated water. Father Petros has instructed the community to begin using the borehole immediately while they await his arrival for the official blessing ceremony. Due to ongoing flooding in Malawi that began in late December 2025 and continued through February 2026, travel to the village remains unsafe. Father Petros will join the community for a formal pump blessing once bridge repairs are complete and the journey can be made safely.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Luwerezi Village Well Project
The Luwerezi Village Well Project is complete. Thanks to the generosity of 10 donors, Luwerezi was fully funded on January 29, 2026, our second of two villages fully funded that day. Drilling was completed on March 6, 2026, with the pump installed just days later. The celebration during drilling was extraordinary, with villagers and children breaking into spontaneous song and dance. The official pump blessing took place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with Father Petros presiding over a joyful ceremony attended by approximately 100 community members. In a deeply moving expression of gratitude, community members offered generous gifts of plants, produce, grain, livestock, and money for the poor. This is the first time Luwerezi Village has ever had access to fresh, clean water. All 870 residents, including patients and staff at the village clinic and maternity wing, now have access to clean, safe drinking water. With proper care, the well should serve the community for approximately 75 years.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Phembe Village Well Project
The Phembe Village Well Project has been successfully completed. The project was fully funded on December 16, 2025, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of a single donor, Mrs. Reatha W. Drilling was completed on January 9, 2026, and the drilling, concrete pad, and pump installation were all finished in just three days. The concrete pad features a unique two-level round design that both looks great and functions excellently. The water is exceptionally clear for a newly drilled well. The pump blessing and official handover to the village took place on Friday, January 23, 2026, with Father Petros presiding over the ceremony. This is the first time Phembe Village has ever had access to fresh, clean water. More than 758 people now have access to clean, safe drinking water. A local water committee will be established for maintenance and management of the well. With proper care, it should serve the community for approximately 75 years.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Mchilawengo Village Well Project
The Mchilawengo Village Well Project has been successfully completed. The project was fully funded on December 31, 2025, and the well was drilled just 18 days later on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The drilling process continued well into the night, with the team working under lights to complete the installation. The drilling operation showed signs of a very good reserve of water, ensuring abundant clean water for the community year-round. The pump blessing and official handover took place on Monday, January 27, 2026, with Father Petros presiding over the ceremony. Approximately 500 people attended the beautiful and colorful celebration, including ~365 school children, 5 traditional chiefs, the Ward Councillor (local politician), school committee members, teachers' staff, and representatives from the Church. This is the first time Mchilawengo Village has ever had access to fresh, clean water. More than 670 people now have access to clean, safe drinking water. A local water committee will be established for maintenance and management of the well. With proper care, it should serve the community for approximately 75 years.Regular price $1.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per
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A Letter of Support from Cardinal Burke
Water of Mercy is deeply honored to share a letter of support we received on March 10, 2026, from His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke. Cardinal Burke writes to express...
A Letter of Support from Cardinal Burke
Water of Mercy is deeply honored to share a letter of support we received on March 10, 2026, from His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke. Cardinal Burke writes to express...
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Luwerezi Village: Clean Water for a Clinic Wher...
Luwerezi Village has clean water for the first time in its history. Thanks to the incredible generosity of 10 donors, 870 people in this Malawi community now have access to...
Luwerezi Village: Clean Water for a Clinic Wher...
Luwerezi Village has clean water for the first time in its history. Thanks to the incredible generosity of 10 donors, 870 people in this Malawi community now have access to...
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Clean Water Comes to Zebediya Village
Zebediya Village has clean water for the first time in its history. Thanks to the incredible generosity of 3 donors, 679 people in this Malawi community now have access to...
Clean Water Comes to Zebediya Village
Zebediya Village has clean water for the first time in its history. Thanks to the incredible generosity of 3 donors, 679 people in this Malawi community now have access to...
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Chizule Village: One Family Funds Clean Water f...
Chizule Village Well Project - Impact Dashboard 520+ Villagers Served 3 Days Drilling & Pump Installation Time ~75 Years Expected Well Lifespan 1 Generous Donor Chizule Village now has clean...
Chizule Village: One Family Funds Clean Water f...
Chizule Village Well Project - Impact Dashboard 520+ Villagers Served 3 Days Drilling & Pump Installation Time ~75 Years Expected Well Lifespan 1 Generous Donor Chizule Village now has clean...
The Water of Mercy Difference
Why Your Generosity Goes Further and Creates Lasting Change
Maximum Efficiency, Proven Results
Our local partnerships allow us to drill complete wells for approximately half of what other water charities require. With 100% volunteer staff, we operate with minimal overhead. Our first well in Yotamu Village proved what's possible: for just $5,000, we delivered clean water to 400 people in 14 days. Since then, we've funded and built over a 14 wells serving over 11,000 people across rural Malawi—each completed in about 3 days from drilling to flowing water. Communities begin benefiting within days, not months, with wells serving them for approximately 75 years.
One Well, 75 Years, Hundreds of Families
When you fund a well that serves a village of hundreds today, you're not just helping one generation. You're transforming lives for approximately 75 years. Think about it: the babies born on the day your well is completed will grow up, raise their own children, and live to see their grandchildren, maybe even great-grandchildren, drawing clean water from that same well. Over three generations, hundreds of families—and the generations they raise—will be served by your single gift. The well you fund in 2026 will still be providing safe water in 2101, creating a permanent solution to water poverty and a legacy that continues blessing the community long into the future.
Focus on Rural Malawi
Every morning before dawn, mothers in rural Malawi begin walking, sometimes for kilometers, to collect water from shallow, muddy holes in the ground shared with livestock and wild animals. They return home with containers of murky water that can often make their children sick. This landlocked nation of 22 million ranks among the world's least developed, with 71% living in poverty. By focusing exclusively on rural Malawi, we concentrate our resources where a single well transforms an entire village's daily reality.
Radical Transparency
In an age where donors rightfully question where their money goes, we offer something different: complete visibility. Choose your village from detailed profiles. Track real-time funding progress on each village's dedicated page. Follow construction through photos and videos—from drilling to blessing ceremony. Witness the moment clean water flows. No overhead, no ambiguity. Just your generosity, visibly transforming lives for decades to come.
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