Water of Mercy
Kapili Village Well Project
Kapili Village Well Project
Location: Kapili Village, Malawi Africa
Population: 700 plus nearby primary school
Current Water Situation: The Kapili Village Well Project was successfully funded on May 13th 2026! We will provide more information as soon as well drilling is completed. 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. The waterhole is shallow and diffuse, with brown, sediment-filled water pooling among exposed mud and tangled vegetation. This area is at high risk for cholera and other waterborne diseases, presenting severe health risks to the entire community, especially the children who collect and consume this water daily.
Project Impact: A properly constructed borehole in Kapili Village will serve 700 people, including children and staff at the nearby primary school. This essential infrastructure will provide clean, safe drinking water directly in the village, eliminating the community's dependence on a shallow, contaminated waterhole shared with livestock. The project will dramatically reduce the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases that threaten this community, fundamentally improving the overall health and well-being of residents. The primary school, which currently has no water source, will gain access to safe water for its students and teachers, supporting better health outcomes and learning environments. Families will gain reliable access to clean water year-round, breaking the cycle of disease caused by their current contaminated water source.
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