Introducing
Topista Tibenderana

Topista Tibenderana and her family are the first Borrmeister Architects will support in building a family water tank.

Topista is a strong and resilient elderly woman who lives with her family in a remote village, about half a kilometre from the nearest feeder road. This means all construction materials—sand, cement, and welded mesh—must be carried by hand, often balanced on their heads. It’s a big task, but with determination and teamwork, they’re ready to make it happen!

In the photo to the right, you’ll see a green basin container—that’s where the water tank will be built. At present, Topista and her granddaughter walk 4 kilometres every day to fetch water. This new tank will be truly life-changing.

Join Us as We Follow Topista’s Rainwater Tank Journey…

Clean water will bring safety, health, and hope to Topista’s family—right where it’s needed most.

Topista Tibenderana (centre) stands proudly with her family alongside Gilbert Mugabe (far right), Project Supervisor from the Centre for Community Solidarity.

Topista and her granddaughter walk 4 km every single day to collect water—an exhausting and unsafe journey that no family should have to make just to meet a basic human need.

Topista smiles as she signs the funding agreement between her family and Borrmeister Architects—a meaningful step toward bringing safe, clean water to her home.

Topista signs the contract agreement with Borrmeister Architects and receives building supplies, thoughtfully organised by the Centre for Community Solidarity—marking the exciting start of her family’s water tank project.