In Malawi, reaching Chanombo Village and Chauma Island in Nkhotakota is obstructed by the Dwangwa river and a 20km stretch of lake Malawi, respectively. But no barrier is too great for United Purpose’s ACCESS project team in fulfilling their commitment to provide cleaner cooking solutions to those who need them most.
In June 2020, residents of the remote village of Mthembanji in Malawi’s Dedza district welcomed the arrival of a 20-foot shipping container. It held the components of a 12-kilowatt solar-powered microgrid – to provide 60 homes and small businesses with a supply of electricity for the first time. Following close consultation with community members, its arrival sparked a host of opportunities for people to make more money and improve their lives.
