Design Outreach

Design Outreach Mission: To alleviate global poverty though life-sustaining technology. Core Values:

Faith- Prayer and discipleship are a way of life at DO.

Design Outreach (DO) is a Christian nonprofit comprised of a global team of problem solvers dedicated to creating solutions to the biggest problems facing people in low-income countries. Vision: The vision of Design Outreach (DO) is to see marginalized and low-income communities transformed physically, economically, and spiritually. We live out our faith through service to our colleagues, communit

y, supporters, and those we impact through our ministry. Excellence- We are committed to prioritizing needs and initiatives to guarantee the highest quality results. As a kingdom-minded ministry, we endeavor to do the best work possible and never cut corners. Compassion- Compassion is demonstrated, not just felt. We treat each other, our supporters, and those we serve like family. Collaboration- Collaboration is not a transaction it is an intentional partnership. God gives talents and resources to the Body of Christ to help fulfill His purposes in the world.

We’re dedicated to creating solutions to the biggest problems facing people in low-income countries. Our goal is to deve...
06/18/2026

We’re dedicated to creating solutions to the biggest problems facing people in low-income countries. Our goal is to develop and scale the use of reliable solutions to alleviate the suffering of hundreds of millions of people living in extreme poverty. https://doutreach.org/

We live in an age of remarkable technological advancement. Billions of dollars are spent on ever-smarter smartphones, st...
06/16/2026

We live in an age of remarkable technological advancement. Billions of dollars are spent on ever-smarter smartphones, streaming devices, self-driving cars, and automation—yet they all primarily cater to the comfort and convenience of people living in the world’s most affluent nations. It’s a remarkable era of technological riches—for those of us who have never gone thirsty.

For nearly half of all people worldwide—those who survive on less than $5.50 a day—new technologies that answer even the most basic human needs are too slow to come. This we have been called to change. https://doutreach.org/.

For nearly half of all people worldwide – those who survive on less than $5.50 a day – new technologies that answer even...
06/11/2026

For nearly half of all people worldwide – those who survive on less than $5.50 a day – new technologies that answer even the most basic human needs are too slow to come. This we have been called to change. https://doutreach.org/.

Staford Kangadze, 57, is a husband, father of four, grandfather, and a church leader in the community of Chadzama, Malaw...
05/28/2026

Staford Kangadze, 57, is a husband, father of four, grandfather, and a church leader in the community of Chadzama, Malawi. He also serves as head of his village and an Area Mechanic.

For 26 years, Staford has been responsible for keeping Afridev hand pumps running across Lilongwe District. He maintains 112 pumps, which serve an estimated 12,000 people. And he does most of his work on foot.

Before the MaxLife™ Centralizer arrived, Staford could be called out to the same Afridev pump six times in a single year. Now, that has completely changed. We asked Staford to describe the difference in his own words:

“After installation of the blue centralizer, we have seen that it’s very strong. We have seen with the black centralizers, we were changing them every 2 months; now we are going into the 7th month without changing centralizers and there were no breakdowns. I also have time to do other work at my household because I’m not frequently visiting the communities doing maintenance.”

Staford’s reputation in the communities he serves has grown along with the reliability of the pumps. He told us that people now see him as the one with experience—the one whose work is good. The communities trust him.

When we asked what message he wanted to send to those who have made this project possible, he was clear: “My message to DO is that they should make sure all the hand pumps in Malawi have these centralizers so people have access to water.”

Thank you for walking alongside Staford by supporting the ministry of Design Outreach.

https://doutreach.org/

This past week, we had the privilege of meeting Zeliya Yohane (37) and her husband Sakondwela Chimangeni (45) from the v...
05/26/2026

This past week, we had the privilege of meeting Zeliya Yohane (37) and her husband Sakondwela Chimangeni (45) from the village of Zakaliya Chadzama, Malawi. Zeliya has been the village head for the last 11 years, and she also serves on the Water Point Committee with her husband. They have five children and are also caring for their 2-year-old niece.

The hardest part of her job, Zeliya told us, is seeing her neighbors suffer. “When I see my people very poor and have a hard time having money to feed themselves, I don’t feel good seeing people going through that.”

Before the MaxLife™ Centralizer was installed in December 2025, their Afridev hand pump broke down every two to three months, forcing the community to travel a long distance to find water from another source that made them sick. And every time, Zeliya had to gather the village, talk about contributions, collect the money, and travel to a shop to buy the parts.

Then, in December 2025, the MaxLife Centralizer arrived. Since then, the community hasn’t had to make a single repair to their pump.

“Now, since water is life—we believe water is life—we are now able to do each and every household chore more easily," Zeliya told us. "Now the money which was being used for maintenance can buy children’s school books and relish for the household. (With the money saved, we are) able now to eat meat.”

And in the mornings, she said, the children run to the pump to prepare themselves for school. “The children play more because they are happy,” she says.

Zeliya is doing what every great leader does—she is telling other local leaders about the MaxLife Centralizer in hopes that they too will see the benefit of more reliable water access.

This is what your generosity makes possible—thank you for empowering Zeliya, Sakondwela, and the people of Zakaliya Chadzama.

https://doutreach.org/

Kefa Harrison (35) lives in Chadzama, Malawi, where he serves as Village Development Committee Chair responsible for ove...
05/21/2026

Kefa Harrison (35) lives in Chadzama, Malawi, where he serves as Village Development Committee Chair responsible for overseeing the development of the communities in his area. He is a farmer who also builds houses and is married with two children—a boy and a girl.

When the MaxLife™ Centralizer arrived in his region at the end of December 2025, Kefa was the one who encouraged every nearby village to install them on their Afridev hand pumps because of the dramatic improvement in reliability and cost savings.

People are now actively saving money to buy MaxLife Centralizers—not the cheap, short-lived black ones—because they understand that the upfront investment saves them many times over.

When we asked Kefa what he would say to another village considering the MaxLife upgrade, his answer was simple: “The goodness of the blue has already been seen in the communities. For those who want the blue centralizers, they should buy them, because they are very good.”

And when we asked what he saw for the future, he imagined a healthier life for his entire region: “When all the pumps are working properly, there will be no waterborne illnesses like cholera.”

Kefa is exactly the kind of local leader who makes our work sustainable. He understands the technology, his community, and that the work of clean water is the work of many people pulling in the same direction. Design Outreach serves as the catalyst, but communities are the constant. This is how we will solve the global water crisis—together.

Thank you for believing in leaders like Kefa.

https://doutreach.org/

05/20/2026

We loved meeting the dear folks in the community of Makalani. Our team stopped by to check on their Afridev hand pump, which was previously upgraded with MaxLife Centralizers. We were pleased to see safe, reliable water running smoothly thanks to MaxLife and all those who have helped make this solution possible.

Learn more about the MaxLife Program here: https://ow.ly/NmMj50Z2err

Expanding access to healing through KupolaCareIn Q1, DO Medical focused on implementing recent updates to the KupolaCare...
05/18/2026

Expanding access to healing through KupolaCare

In Q1, DO Medical focused on implementing recent updates to the KupolaCare dressing material. A new dressing seal technique proved to be a major success, helping the KupolaCare device maintain consistent negative pressure. Read more of our recent milestones in the Quarterly Impact Report here: https://ow.ly/9lJo50YOKZB

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