12/08/2026
In Phalombe, TA Nazombe, access to a reliable water source has opened new opportunities for community members to improve their livelihoods. For Clement, the treasurer of the Japana Borehole Water User Committee (WUC), the repaired borehole has become more than just a source of water; it has become a tool for food security and income generation.
Clement who joined the Water User Committee in 2025. Along with Moses, a fellow WUC member, they have been using the borehole to irrigate a vegetable garden near the borehole.
โI was motivated to start farming vegetables because we have a water source close to our garden. I no longer need to buy vegetables when I can grow them myself,โ Clement shared.
Using water from the borehole, Clement and Moses grow tomatoes, r**e, and mustard vegetables. Their produce not only improves their household nutrition but also provides an opportunity to earn additional income.
โBoth Moses and I are very happy to have this borehole close to our farm. It makes irrigation easy. We can sell the vegetables and also incorporate them into our meals, which helps us stay healthy,โ Clement said.
For Clement and Moses, improved access to water demonstrates how WASH interventions can go beyond basic needs to create opportunities for economic empowerment and improved nutrition.