Completed Project Ndalama Village, District of Nkhotakota
Michael (seen here on the left) is donating a parcel of land for permaculture training and a demonstration garden. He is the husband of Agnes and between them they look after 10 family members through subsistance farming.
Michael Kafere
In Michael’s village, women and children walk 30 minutes to collect 20 litres of water at a time. The collection point is the River Bua which is shared with animals from the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. Parts of this river are also affected by sewage.
The new solar powered borehole will provide clean water and lessen the daily burden of women and children. Permaculture farming will improve food security and general health.
A great start to the Grassroots Project at Indalama Village, Nkhotakota. 20+ people started training in permaculture and will take their knowldege home impacting 20 other locations.
Despite the challenging weather that the Malawian people experiencing, central region has escaped the worst of cyclone Freddy. The March training went very well with compost pits being dug, seeds sown and a veriety of fruit trees planted.
It really is a credit to the people of Ndalama, who with great determination, have literally weathered the storm of current climatic conditions to see this permaculture program succeed. In May they received training on water and soil management along with additional trees and plants towards their healthier future.
July brought the installation of the solar powered water system that would change village life, especially for the women and children who do all the fetching and carrying of water. Five standpipes flow from this sytem in different directions.