Fund Projects That Villages Choose
because everyone deserves democracy and development


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people helped

42,145

in Malawi, Africa

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$1.08

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Fund Projects That Villages Choose

because everyone deserves democracy and development
MEET THE VILLAGES

Nearly 400 million people (and growing) live in extreme poverty in rural Africa. We're changing that with a model that celebrates village democracy, direct giving, and data analysis.

How It Works

Villages choose projects

Search the projects page or interactive map for tenacious villages battling extreme poverty in rural Africa. Find a village-led development project that speaks to you.

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You help fund them

Make a donation directly to a rural village that not only identifies local solutions to its biggest problems, but also contributes labor, materials, and, importantly, cash.

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Enjoy email updates with pictures and data from the field providing a vivid accounting of how your donations change development outcomes for rural Africans.

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Featured Projects

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Build a Nursery School fiber_new
Chinganji Village

$728 out of $2000

Locals Contributed: $100

Build a Teacher House fiber_new
Makunula Village

$220 out of $2000

Locals Contributed: $100

Grow More Food timeline
Chikumbu Village (since 2015)

$100 out of $2000

Locals Contributed: $100


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On Sunday, December 9, 2018, Sosola and surrounding villages gathered to celebrate the completion of the market shelter. The ceremony started with traditional dances, including the Gule Wamkulu dance. Many locals chiefs were in attendance. After traditional dances, several of those chiefs made speeches thanking you and Village X for investing in local development. Speakers emphasized how the market shelter will foster business growth in the area and help communities develop economically. Field Officer Alfred Piyo also spoke, complementing the chiefs on their collaboration to achieve development and explaining the Village X model to all in attendance. After speeches, attendees toured the market shelter while the chairperson of the project committee briefed the audience on how the community designed and built the structure.
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On November 8, 2018, 400 people celebrated the opening of the teacher house at Chisawani Primary School in Manyumba Village. The guest of honor was Mr. Hapala, a government official from the district education office. The celebration included traditional dances, poems, dramatic comedy, and speeches. Organizers announced that Simon Dailesi, Deputy Principal at Chisawani Primary School, will reside in the house with his family. In addition to helping Mr. Dailesi and his family, the teacher house will make faculty members more accessible to the community, promote evening classes, and improve school security.
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On October 26, 2018, Siyabu Village received 42 bags of urea fertilizer. It was decided to distribute that fertilizer to the 42 least affluent families in the village accounting for about 40% of all households. The families will use the fertilizer, often in combination with natural manure like goat droppings, to help grow a bountiful maize crop. Although Malawi has suffered several years of unpredictable maize harvests (due to floods and droughts), we are hopeful that, this year, good rains and fertilizer will yield a bumper crop.
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On October 26, 2018, Nakhwala Village received 42 bags of urea fertilizer. Nakhwala decided to distribute that fertilizer to the 42 least affluent families in the village, accounting for about 13% of all households. The families will use the fertilizer, often in combination with natural manure like goat droppings, to help grow a bountiful maize crop. Although Malawi has suffered several years of unpredictable maize harvests (due to floods and droughts), we are hopeful that, this year, good rains and fertilizer will yield a bumper crop.
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Our local partner EZ Borehole drilled a deep water well at Balakasi Village, Malawi, starting and finishing in early October 2018. The water was tested and declared clean for drinking purposes. On October 19, 2018, after letting the cement around the borehole dry and harden, the community gathered to open the well. Village X Field Officers Myson Jambo, Alfred Piyo, and Bernard Dickson were in attendance to celebrate with Balakasi.
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