PLAY [well] Youth Soccer Tournament
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Construction began recently on a new community well in Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique. The finish work, including the pump head installation, and well dedication will take place in June during the PLAY [well] Youth Soccer Tournament Finals. A second well will be installed as part of this PLAY [well] project as soon as the remaining [...]
Community Well
Another Community Well was recently completed in the Gorongosa District of Sofala, Mozambique. An estimated 1500 beneficiaries now have access to clean water. An entire village participates in the installation of a Community Well which usually ranges anywhere from 15 meters (50ft) to 20 meters (65ft) deep. Certified well technicians finish the job by assembling [...]
Changing the World, One Picture at a Time
You may have noticed the stunning photos capturing the story of Vox United’s latest well repair trip to Mozambique. For these images we owe our thanks to two dedicated and passionate photographers, who were willing to give of their talents to make a difference. Patrick Kelley and Eric Kruszewski donated not only their time and [...]
Map It
Interested in seeing where Vox has been rehabilitating non-functioning wells this past year? With the help of simple GPS technology and Google Maps, you can literally see what villages have received well restorations in 2012. Click a well icon, a picture and a short overview will pop up. In the days ahead, Vox will continue [...]
This Old Well: 34 wells restored
34 wells rehabilitated in the Cabo del Gado province of Mozambique means potable water for over 50,000 people! Over the last 8 months our teams in northern Mozambique have been working with provincial and local government to identify non-functioning wells in the districts of Macomia and Melucco. As of November 1st, 46 wells had been [...]
Water Safari 2012 Underway
The Water Safari 2012 Well Restoration Expedition has officially begun in the northern part of Mozambique. Four wells were rehabilitated today, giving clean water access to about 6000 people! The goal is to restore 30 non-functioning wells within the next 2 weeks. Along with the well rehabilitations, we also conduct field training for local well-mechanics.
Mozambique School Well Finished
Nhauranga, Mozambique: With your help we were able to install a deep well at a new primary school recently built by Food for the Hungry. The new well measures in at 54 meters (177ft) and will serve 400 students and their families. Last week, the provincial governor, local administrators and a news crew gathered for [...]
USA Training Well Complete
Over the past few months Vox has been building and installing a new Afridev training well in Holland, Michigan. The Afridev pump head is from Mozambique and the rest of the replica well system was designed and fabricated by our team in West Michigan. The entire well was recently completed and will serve to certify [...]
School Well
Sofala, Mozambique The drilling for a deep well installation will begin at a newly built school in Nhauranga this month. Food for the Hungry Mozambique recently constructed the school and is in the process of transitioning it over to local leadership. Vox United is helping supplement their efforts by establishing a clean water access point. [...]
In with the New
Northern Mozambique: Local work teams are putting the finishing touches on 8 cement pads in the districts of Nangade, Mocimboa da Praia, and Palma this week. The retrofit projects are being executed by recently trained well mechanics and accompanied by local villagers who will be the recipients of the newly minted access points. Once the [...]
Making it Sustainable
Cabo del Gado, Mozambique: Vox is currently working with Food for the Hungry and Cowater on a two-fold clean water sustainability project in northern Mozambique. To ensure the sustainability of new and rehabilitated water access points, local well mechanics must be trained and equipped to provide effective check-maintenance and repairs to well pumps when needed. [...]
2012 Mozambique Water Project
Vox is solidifying plans for the next water project in Mozambique. There are three components to the 2012 water initiative: drilling/retrofitting, well rehabilitation, and a sustainability program. The retrofit project includes replacing old, non-functioning pumps with new, updated Afridev systems. The sustainability program will include training for 30 local well mechanics, three new parts supply [...]
Vox Go-Cam
Vox recently posted a short 3-minute video that captures a little of what happens on a well repair expedition in Africa. Got 3 minutes? Check it out here…
Celebrating [well]
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Kids in Nazimoja, Mozambique celebrate the gift of clean water and their newly restored well. Thanks to all of you who help us provide clean water access to people in Africa! Learn how you can start a campaign this holiday season to help an entire village receive clean water here.
Water Safari 2011 Mozambique
Water Safari 2011 Mozambique was a huge success on all levels. The goals this time, were to rehabilitate non-functioning wells in three districts in northern Mozambique and support local well committee structures with training and access to repair parts. Food for the Hungry handled all ground preparation by assisting with paperwork, national permissions, and setting [...]
Water Safari 2011 Underway
The Water Safari Well Restoration Expedition in Mozambique is underway. The team met with provincial government this morning and is heading into the bush. The team will rehabilitate at least 30 wells along the Tanzania/Mozambique border and conduct field training for local leaders in well mechanics and restoration. Follow the expedition.
Well Repair Kits
A small team from west Michigan met last night to organize custom tool kits for nationals who will be joining Vox’s November well repair expedition in Mozambique. The tool kits contain unique wrenches, saws and repair materials needed to maintain freshly restored wells in local villages. Vox is slated to train representatives from each project [...]
Vox Repair Trailer Hits the Road
The newly constructed Vox well repair trailer made its debut at the 24 Hour LeMons Race at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI this past weekend. The trailer features a fully functioning well (from Mozambique!) and will be used for training, awareness and fundraising for Vox water projects in Africa.
Christmas Gifts
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your brother, cousin, mother-in-law, boss, kids’ teachers, or the random person whose name you drew in the ‘Secret Santa’ gift exchange? Celebrate [well] this holiday season by giving the gift of clean water. Vox makes it easy to give world-changing gifts to those around you by providing downloadable [...]
Water Safari Ends on High Note
Vox’s Water Safari finished it’s first expedition last week. With national security alerts due to rioting and transitions in government leadership, the Water Safari team had to wait several days before receiving a new clearance status to repair wells. After meeting with local government the team worked overtime to restore as many dormant wells as [...]
Track Water Safari
Water Safari 2010 is under way. Track the expedition here. A travel team comprised of individuals from the US, Brazil and South Africa left Johannesburg, South Africa late Saturday night to begin the 5-day trek to Northern Mozambique. In a few days they will be joined by Mozambican counterparts and several others from the US. [...]
Water Safari Well Repair Expedition
Vox conducted a three-month water and health study in northern Mozambique that concluded in mid-January. Two teams surveyed over 100 villages and the survey helped us identify 103 non-functioning wells. Local and International teams are currently being assembled and Vox’s “Water Safari Expedition” is slated for departure in late August, pending finances and logistics. If [...]
Nseue Well is Running
A new well well in the Mozambican village of Nseue was completed today. The pump was added and the water is running! Here we see the first streams of water from the new pump and well. At the beginning, the water can sometimes be sandy from the drilling, but will clear up in no time. [...]
Well Drilling
A well has been drilled in the village of Rovuma, Mozambique. The pump will soon be added to complete the project.
