In its commitment to addressing the root causes of water-related conflicts among communities, Habitat for Humanity Malawi is excited to join key stakeholders in the water sector as part of the two-day (Water Services Association of Malawi (WASAMA) 2024 National Water Conference and Exhibition at BICC in Lilongwe.
The conference, which is currently underway, is being held under the theme of the 2024 World Water Day Commemoration: “Leveraging Water for Peace.” The two-day conference provides a forum for stakeholders to share experiences and generate innovations and solutions that will help Malawi achieve the goals of Malawi 2063.
Furthermore, the conference focuses on the indispensable role water plays in sustaining life, fostering growth, and promoting peace among individuals’ livelihoods.
Among other things, to spice up the event, different stakeholders showcased various innovations that they are implementing to ensure water security among the communities they serve. In addition, the Guest of Honour, Hon. Abia Sidik Mia, Minister of Water and Sanitation, toured various pavilions that the stakeholders were showcasing.
During the tour, HFH Malawi had the privilege of showcasing its pavilion to the Minister. The pavilion features a solar-powered, grid-connected water supply system designed to supply water to the 8 communities (villages). This is part of the “Strengthening the Resilience of Vulnerable Rural Communities through Improved and Sustainable Water Management in TA Masumbankhunda” project that the organization is implementing.”
