Zambia

Transforming lives through water, one district at a time

Our Work In Zambia

Village Water has been working in Zambia since 2004, and partnered with ECHO since 2020. We debuted our district wide project in Nalolo district, before expanding into Mumbwa district. This ambitious plan is aimed at elevating an entire district to full coverage for water, sanitation, and hygiene. (WASH)

We work closely with communities, to monitor breakdowns and collect data so we can react quickly to changing circumstances and minimise loss of water access. This approach reflects our commitment to using data to understand the challenges faced on the ground, and our focus on long term, sustainable change.

Young woman pumping fresh water while friend watches

798,861

people reached

2,222

communities reached

Nalolo

Nalolo District in western Zambia has a tropical savanna climate, seasonal flooding, and Nalolo town as its main settlement.

74,180 People
12 Wards
70 Schools

Mumbwa

Mumbwa District in central Zambia is a major agricultural area with fertile land, a subtropical climate, and Mumbwa town as its centre.

328,020 People
22 Wards
165 Schools

Carbon Project

In Central and Western provinces, we run a carbon project that rehabilitates boreholes to provide safe water, reducing the need to boil water and cutting carbon emissions.

399,936 People
2 Provinces
1,344 Communities

Gracious’ story

“I’m now able to send my children to school, pay my workers and do other things for myself as a woman. Now I run my own business and get contracts from Village Water as well as private clients and other organisations.”

Gracious’ Story