Gumbu Borehole

Project Overview

Detailed description of our project goals and methodology

In October 2018, Mai Aisha Trust drilled a borehole at Ntcheu Secondary School in Gumbu village, Traditional Authority Kwaitane, Ntcheu District. Funded by Drop of Compassion (DoC), this project provides clean and accessible water to over 3,000 beneficiaries, including students, teachers, and the surrounding community, significantly improving health and sanitation in the area.

Challenges We Addressed

The problems our community faced before intervention

• Students and community members used unsafe water for drinking and washing.
• Women and students traveled long distances to find safe water.
• The risk of waterborne diseases was very high.

Our Solutions & Approach

Strategic interventions and methodologies implemented

• A new borehole was drilled at Ntcheu Secondary School to provide a reliable source of clean water.

Results & Impact

Measurable outcomes and lasting community benefits

• The community now has access to safe water.
• The incidence of waterborne diseases has been reduced.
• Learners, teachers, and local residents have easy and convenient access to water.