Project
Kabwinja Community Day Secondary School
Kabwinja Community Day Secondary School, located in the heart of Kabwinja Village, Dowa District, Malawi, is home to 300 students—154 girls and 146 boys—from seven surrounding villages. Despite the resilience and dedication of its students and teachers, the school faces critical challenges that hinder academic achievement, safety, and well-being because of limited access to clean water, safe sanitation, hand washing stations, and hygiene supplies.
This project will include:
Water System Infrastructure: This project will establish a solar-powered piped water system to provide reliable, sustainable access to clean water throughout the school campus. Key infrastructure includes a borehole, solar pump, high-capacity storage tank, durable tank stand, and an HDPE distribution network delivering water to buildings and standpipes for easy access. Designed for efficiency and long-term durability, the system will meet current needs while supporting future growth.
Resilient Sanitation Facilities: A robust and resilient latrine design features deep pits for long-term use, easy access for safe and efficient emptying, and durable construction with weather-resistant materials to withstand heavy use. Sturdy, locking doors ensure privacy and safety, while the ventilation systems reduce odors and improve airflow. Smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces further enhance hygiene, creating a sustainable and user-friendly sanitation solution.
Hygiene Training and Resources: Students will receive health and hygiene supplies, and hand washing & hygiene training and resources. Girls will also be provided with menstrual health training as well as reusable pads, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution while empowering them with knowledge and confidence for managing their periods. This support helps reduce absenteeism, enabling girls to stay in school and fully participate in their education and future opportunities.
H2O for Life is not a WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) project implementer. We have partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) implementing WASH in Schools projects around the world. Our NGO partners match funds needed for each school project. We also have a generous donor that provides us with an interest-free loan that, along with matching funds, allows for many projects to be started or possibly even completed before total funds have been raised. In rare situations we reserve the right to reallocate funds to alternate project(s).
Questions? Ask us at 651-756-7577 or info@h2oforlifeschools.org.
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