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MIT AEPi for Innovation: Africa

Pie a friend. Bring a village water.

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MIT AEPi for Innovation: Africa

MIT AEPi for Innovation: Africa

MIT AEPi for Innovation: Africa

MIT AEPi for Innovation: Africa

MIT AEPi for Innovation: Africa

Pie a friend. Bring a village water.

Pie a friend. Bring a village water.

Pie a friend. Bring a village water.

Pie a friend. Bring a village water.

Max Haubenstock
Max Haubenstock
Max Haubenstock
Max Haubenstock
1 Campaign |
Boston, United States
$30,685 USD 77 backers
102% of $30,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal


Pie a friend, bring a village water.

Help us sustainably give clean water to the Kaputalambwe village in Malawi, Africa.


Our goal.

We have already raised enough to install a high-tech clean water pump in Kaputalambwe. Thank you for helping save countless lives! Let’s take it a step further. With $90,000, we can:

  • Expand the water pump capacity and pipes so people from surrounding villages can access clean water.
  • Install a remote monitoring system to ensure that the pump lasts for decades.
  • Add a drip irrigation system to provide Kaputalambwe with an increased, sustained livelihood and surrounding communities with more food.


Who we're helping.

Students at Kaputalambwe's school, built by Innovation: Africa.

7km from the electrical grid, Kaputalambwe lacks access to the most basic life sustaining needs, including clean water. This month alone, an outbreak of malaria and water borne illnesses have brought roughly 50 additional patients daily to its clinic. This warm-hearted community already makes do with what they have, despite crippling disease. But with clean water, it can go from surviving to thriving.


Who we are.

We are the MIT chapter of AEPi. Inspired by the technological innovation we witness every day at MIT, we realized that there are important problems to solve beyond designing that next consumer app or gadget.

That is why we are partnering with an amazing organization called “Innovation: Africa,” who’s mission is to bring high-tech, sustainable solutions for Africa’s most pressing needs. In fact, Innovation: Africa received the appropriately-named Innovation Award in 2013 from the United Nations. In the 7 years since it’s been founded, Innovation: Africa has profoundly impacted the lives of over 700,000 people in Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, and Senegal.

We are humbled to be working with such an amazing organization. And we hope you will join us in supporting its efforts to fundamentally transform Kaputalambwe.


Our campaign: Pie 2015.

MIT Dean of Admissions Stu Schmill was pied for charity.
We used pie to raise awareness and donations for this amazing cause at MIT. The response was staggering. Dozens of campus leaders – from students to administrators – agreed to be pied in the face by the highest bidder.

Now it’s your turn. While it’s too late to participate in our pie festival, it’s not too late to give. And, based on which “perk” you select to the right, you can receive things ranging from fresh pie delivered to your home or office to permanent recognition in Kaputalambwe. Thank you for your support and donations.
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Choose your Perk

Friend of Africa

$18 USD
The word for 18 also means life. Save and transform lives by supporting Innovation: Africa. After you contribute, you will receive a special thank you letter.
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Innovation Sponsor

$75 USD
Upon request, you will receive a campaign t-shirt (tell us the size) and a sponsor packet, including photos showing your impact: of the project, the village, and its grateful residents.
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Pi Sponsor

$314 USD
We will include your name on all of our print/online media, to recognize your contribution. Upon request, you will also receive a fresh pie delivered to your home (if possible at your location). You can also receive lower perks upon request.
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Village Patron

$1,000 USD
Your name will be displayed prominently on a plaque in the village, in a place of honor, to recognize your indispensable contribution. In addition, we will include your name on all of our print/online media. You will further receive an invitation to an exclusive event for Patron-level donors. You can also receive lower perks upon request.
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Named Patron

$10,000 USD
An individual part of the project will be named in your honor, both in the village and in all of our print/online references to it. Contact us for further details. You will further receive an invitation to an exclusive event for Patron-level donors. You can also receive lower perks upon request.
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