November 2026 Update

200!

Recall that we took a break from most field work until the national elections in August. John Simasiku and his crew picked up where they left off and installed an additional 40 Barotse Strong Pumps and sandpoint wells. In October they installed number 190. If we combine the 20 BSPs we helped the Miami University students installed in Kalabo, the total is 210. John will soon install the final 40-50 BSPs so that every village in the Matebele and Mulonga Plains will have access to clean, reliable water. This means, with your help, we will provide 11,000-12,000 individuals living in traditional Lozi villages.

For the first time in tribal history gardens are being grown during the dry season on the edges of the Plains.

During October John and his crew installed 40 BSPs along the southern edge of the Matebele Plain.

In larger villages, populations over 100, it is necessary to install multiple BSPs. We have found that one BSP will serve 50-60 people without problems.

Water Changes Everything