Stories
Every project begins with people. These are the voices that matter, powerful stories from Zambia and Mozambique where safe water, sanitation, and hygiene are transforming daily life and opening up new possibilities.
August 26, 2026
Keeping safe water flowing: the vital role of Area Pump Minders
Area Pump Minders (APMs) are trained local technicians who help ensure water systems remain operational. Living and working close to the communities they serve, they are often the first people called when a problem occurs. Their role includes carrying out routine inspections, identifying faults, undertaking repairs and helping to prevent small issues from becoming major breakdowns.  By monitoring the condition […]
August 25, 2026
Manual drilling, bringing safe water closer to communities
Reaching the communities often left behind Village Water’s work transforms daily life. But providing safe water in rural communities is not always straightforward. Some communities are located far from main roads, making it difficult and expensive to transport heavy drilling equipment. In these places, a different approach can help: manual drilling. Manual drilling is a low-cost way of constructing a […]
August 21, 2026
Bringing water back to Mupunda village
When a waterpoint breaks down, the impact on a community extends far beyond access to water. Families are forced to spend more time collecting water, daily routines are disrupted and concerns about safety and health grow. In Mupunda village, Zambia, this became a reality when the community’s only waterpoint stopped working For 69-year-old Delia and […]
May 15, 2026
How brother and sister are helping transform access to water and food in rural Zambia
In Imana Village, Zambia, siblings Mubu and Mwangala are part of a meaningful transformation that is changing everyday life for their community. For decades, Imana Village faced serious challenges in accessing safe water. Many households depended on shallow wells that frequently dried up or became contaminated. Families had to share unsafe water sources with animals, putting health at constant risk. […]
September 26, 2025
Building Sustainable Futures: Village Water’s WASH Carbon Reduction ProjectÂ
In a world grappling with water scarcity and climate change, finding sustainable solutions is not just essential—it’s urgent. Village Water, alongside partners CO2 Balance, WATSAN Mozambique, and ECHO Zambia, embarked on an innovative journey to tackle these challenges head-on. Our project isn’t just about repairing water points; it’s about creating a ripple effect of positive […]
September 26, 2025
Twenty Years Later in Nalitongo
We first supported Nalitongo in 2004, twenty years on and they are thriving and the pump is still functioning.
September 26, 2025
Saving footprints
On average 1hr and 25 min are spent by women and girls per trip on collecting water and firewood in most rural community households in the areas we support in Zambia and Mozambique.
July 22, 2025
Prudence’s JourneyÂ
In Mumbwa District, Zambia, 15-year-old Prudence is making small but powerful changes in her school and community. Â
June 25, 2025
Safe water and Sustainable Agriculture
In a rural village in Nalolo District, Zambia, where water scarcity is a daily challenge, families once relied on unsafe water sources shared with animals. Today, the story is very different.
June 23, 2025
Imana Community
We’re excited to share progress on our Integrated Project in Nalolo District, Zambia, an initiative designed to uplift smallholder farmers through sustainable agricultural practices, improved water access and skills development.
May 13, 2025
Meet Hendrix
Hendrix Kabunda has been with ECHO for three years now, working as the Acting WASH Coordinator.
May 2, 2025
Tebuho’s Story
In the heart of rural Zambia, 35-year-old Tebuho has been at the forefront of change. Since 2016, he has served as the Clinical Officer in charge of a health centre, a role that has not only fulfilled a lifelong dream but also become the foundation of meaningful progress for his community.