In 2002, the much-needed repair of the water supply to Livingstonia in Northern Malawi was undertaken by over 1,500 local people. It was supported with technical assistance from the Malawi Millennium Team.
This water supply was the only source of potable water for the entire town including the schools, technical college, and the hospital.
The work involved:
- removing debris
- repairing sections damaged by landslides
- stabilising landslides by constructing walls
- planting special deep-rooted grasses along the slopes above the water supply route
The project was funded by special donations to the Malawi Millennium Project. The work was supervised on-site by the Raven Trust.