Water of Mercy
Khorwa Village Well Project
Khorwa Village Well Project
Location: Khorwa Village, Malawi Africa
Population: 600+ residents plus nearby primary school
Current Water Situation: The Khorwa Village Well Project has been successfully completed. The project was fully funded on December 2, 2025, and drilling was completed on December 21st. The drilling and concrete pad installation were finished in just three days, an exceptionally fast turnaround for a rural installation. The pump blessing took place on Christmas Day, making this the first Christmas that Khorwa Village has ever had access to fresh, clean water. Because the blessing occurred just four days after drilling, the water may appear slightly cloudy in larger containers—this is completely normal for a new well. The drilling process disturbs fine sediments in the earth, and with regular daily pumping, these particles flush out naturally. Within a few weeks of use, the water will run crystal clear. More than 600 people in Khorwa Village now have access to clean, safe drinking water. A local water committee has been established for maintenance and management of the well. With proper care, it should serve the community for approximately 75 years.
Project Impact: Before this project, families in Khorwa Village were forced to walk 1 kilometer to collect water from a shallow, hand-dug well shared with livestock. This open water source was little more than a stagnant pool choked with vegetation and overgrowth, heavily contaminated with mud, debris, animal waste, and organic matter. The area was prone to cholera outbreaks, and the contaminated water posed a constant threat of deadly waterborne diseases. Today, more than 600 people, including children and staff at the nearby primary school, have access to clean, safe drinking water directly in their village. Children no longer need to make dangerous water collection journeys and now have more time for education. School children can drink safe water during the school day, supporting better health outcomes and improved attendance. Families no longer face the daily burden of collecting contaminated water, and the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases has been dramatically reduced. With proper maintenance and management by the community water committee, this vital resource should serve Khorwa Village for approximately 75 years. Please visit the Khorwa Village news page to see images and videos of the completed well.
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