“With our Zero Overheads approach, 100% of donations are spent providing safe drinking water.”
— Derek Mulligan, founder.
2024-2025 African Water Report
200,000 Lives Changed
Thanks to your unwavering commitment, 2024 and 2025 have been years of exceptional success for the African Water Project. Because of your support, we have been able to provide clean drinking water to nearly 200,000 beneficiaries across Zambia.
Key milestones from our latest report include:
152 defunct boreholes fully refurbished for schools and communities.
A new solar-powered water system installed for a local orphanage.
A solar-powered water system installed and pump house repaired for 40,000 person compound.
Of special mention, was a field report conducted by my grandson, Hugo Mulligan, who visited the projects in May 2025 to see the impact firsthand.
I am delighted to share the full details, photos, and Hugo’s personal account in our new 2024-2025 Project Report.
Thank you for helping us change lives, one water pump at a time.
Best,
Derek
Community Foundation Ireland
For 25 years, Community Foundation Ireland has partnered with donors and philanthropists to create lasting change in communities across Ireland. African Water made a decision several years ago to partner with the Community Foundation Ireland to give additional trust to our donors that the fund donated are managed in accordance with best practices and good governance. The trust of our donors is fundamental. Derek Mulligan, Founder of African Water addresses these points in this recent video with the Community Foundation Ireland.
2022 Videos of Thanks
Brave Blue World
Safe clean drinking water is vital to all human life. This fantastic short documentary highlights the problems facing different regions around the world and the innovative solutions being used to provide safe clean drinking water and sanitation to the world.