Support Temwa Chawinga's 2026 Water Project in Malawi

Help Our Solar Hybrid Water Pump Project at the Kusewera Community Center Today!

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We are fundraising for Temwa's Solar Hybrid Water Pump Project in Malawi

At first light in Chitipi, Kusewera Community Center comes alive as preschoolers and kindergartners explore, create, and learn through play, while older children join after-school programs in sports, arts, tutoring, and life skills, all guided by Malawian teachers and community leaders in service of Kusewera’s mission: empowering children and fostering community-led development through active play and engagement. Kusewera (which means "to play" in Chichewa) has 3 pillars:

Education ~ Health ~ Play.

Health at the Heart of Kusewera Campus
At the center of campus stands a small but vital health clinic. Clean, reliable water is essential—for hygiene, treatment, and everyday care. Without it, health, learning, and safety are at risk.

The Challenge: Power, Not Water

Beneath the campus, water is abundant. Two boreholes produce plenty of water for the needs of the campus. The issue has never been the water itself—it’s the unreliable electricity. When the grid goes down, water stops flowing entirely, sometimes for hours at a time, leaving the campus without access for essential drinking, hygiene, and clinic needs.

The Solution: Upgrade to a Solar Hybrid Water Pumping System

The project will install a hybrid water pumping system, powered by solar energy as well as the electrical grid. Solar energy keeps water flowing when the grid fails, while the grid supports it when the sun hides. Together, they create a reliable, resilient supply of clean water and energy for the entire campus.

Beyond Taps: Supporting Learning, Health, and Dignity

This system will:
  • Irrigate the preschool feeding program, ensuring nutritious meals.
  • Enable handwashing before meals and after play, safeguarding health.
  • Bring consistent power and water to systems assuring no interruptions.
  • Support the clinic’s operations, so care is delivered safely and consistently.
  • Free teachers to focus on teaching, while girls move through their day with dignity.
This intervention unlocks the full potential of the current water sources, turning an abundant but inconsistent resource into a dependable lifeline.
Implementation Partner: Freshwater Project International (FPI) will manage installation, maintenance, and training, ensuring long-term sustainability of the upgraded system. It’s more than infrastructure—it’s a foundation for health, learning, and leadership, ensuring every child at Kusewera has the chance to grow, dream, and thrive.