We are a Malawian-led NGO and Social Enterprise.
We work at the intersection of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) to make groundwater, an invisible resource, visible.
Founded in 2017, BASEflow is dedicated to principles of holistic and inclusive groundwater management.
We promote practices and policies that seek to guarantee groundwater for future generations.
Our work is being recognised
OUR VISION
A world where no well runs dry
OUR MISSION
To improve groundwater sustainability for rural populations to access safe drinking water through strengthening of government and community systems to effectively monitor, manage, develop, and harness groundwater for improved livelihoods and resilience
OUR CORE VALUES
BOLDNESS
From research to action, we take calculated risks to address groundwater challenges that few attempt to tackle
INNOVATION
We seek out new technologies and approaches as we cultivate new ways of thinking to find replicable solutions
PRAGMATISM
We do not hesitate to roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty to work with partners to solve problems
SUSTAINABILITY
We believe in a balanced approach with community collaboration and adaptive strategies to address current and future groundwater needs
TRANSPARENCY
We are open with everything we do and proactively share information as we seek out opportunities to collaborate
OUR MAVERICKS
Muthi Nhlema
Team Lead
Resources Manager
Steve Kumwenda
Water Resources Program Manager Hydrogeologist
Emmanuel Mhango
Data Quality Specialist
Hydrologist Specialist
Rodney Kananji
Programme Associate Integrated Water Resources Management
Gloria Musopole
Programme Associate Hydrologist
Business Development
Florence Chirwa
Intern Hydrogeologist
Tikhala Chiwaya
Resources Officer
Gloria Maliana
Intern Hydrogeologist
Augustine Masamba
Programme Associate- Integrated Water Resources Management
Florence Chiutula
Finance Officer
Mackenzie Banda
Driver
Rhorick Sagawa
Data Quality Coordinator
Dingani Mkandawire
Design and Innovation Specialist
Paul Kampukwe
Programme Associate Data Quality
OUR BOARD
Paul Mzembe
Board Chair
Practicing lawyer at KPMJ and Associates with several years of experience advancing social and environmental justice, particularly for marginalized communities.
Wangiwa Joanna Kambuzi
Deputy Chair
Social entrepreneur at Emerge Livelihoods with a strong passion for supporting high-potential small and medium enterprises through innovative climate financing solutions.
Tiwonge I Mzumara-Gawa, PhD
Chair of the Strategy, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Committee
Lecturer at the Malawi University of Science and Technology, enviromentalist and avid bird watcher, bringing valuable expertise in conservation and green advocacy.
Edgar Kasalika
Chair of Finance, Administration and Audit Committee
Business-to-Business Manager at PUMA Energy with practical experience in establishing finance and administration systems for SMEs and NGOs.
OUR ENABLERS
OUR STRATEGY
At BASEflow, we are committed to ensuring no well runs dry by strengthening groundwater sustainability. Our work enhances community access to resilient water infrastructure, improves groundwater recharge and conservation, and supports livelihoods through better catchment management. We drive adherence to national standards and promote data-driven decision-making and citizen science to ensure long-term water security for rural populations.
OUR INTERVENTIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE
We build rural groundwater-dependent infrastructure to ensure communities can reliably access and sustainably manage their water supply. This includes rehabilitating and flood-proofing handpump-fitted boreholes, remediating free-flowing artesian wells to reduce wastage and promote multiple uses, and installing recharge systems that capture rainwater to conserve and replenish groundwater.
DATA
We strengthen government systems to ensure that reliable water data is available for informed decision-making at both national and district levels. This includes supporting the sector-wide adoption and updating of the Malawi Water Asset Management Information System (MWAMIS), revitalizing the national groundwater monitoring network, and facilitating seamless data flows and information sharing between national and local authorities.
COMMUNITY
We promote active citizen participation by creating the right incentives to protect and manage groundwater resources. This includes training community members as citizen scientists to monitor groundwater, promoting agricultural practices that boost both livelihoods and groundwater recharge, and encouraging multiple uses of groundwater systems, such as artesian wells and aquifer recharge structures.
CAPACITY
We build the capacity of government and private sector actors to effectively enforce and adhere to groundwater standards. This includes training frontline staff and drillers on proper drilling practices, supporting the formation and strengthening of a drillers’ association to advocate for fair contracts, and promoting accountability by working with the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) to establish a Water Tribunal.
KNOWLEDGE
We work to raise awareness about groundwater science, knowledge, and practice across the water sector and beyond. This includes maintaining a dedicated groundwater knowledge hub, sharing accessible and engaging content on social media, and advancing research and knowledge exchange to bridge the gap between science and practice.
OUR IMPACT
At BASEflow, we believe that real impact starts with people — with communities who are empowered, water sources that are sustained, and solutions that are rooted in local realities. Our work is grounded in practical innovation and lasting change, and these numbers reflect more than just progress — they represent lives improved, resources preserved, and systems strengthened.
OUR ANNUAL REPORTS
GET IN TOUCH
+265888072859
BASEflow, Chilembwe Road , Plot BW 508, P.O Box 30467, Chichiri, Blantyre
SUPPORT BASEFLOW
A one-time or recurring donation helps to secure groundwater for the future. You can help to strengthen infrastructure, recharge groundwater, and empower communities.