A CITY craft brewer has invested £50,000 to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in one of the world’s poorest countries.

Brewgooder has begun work on two major clean water projects in Malawi, which will benefit more than 90,000 people.

The largest investment will go towards solar-powered water supply systems which will provide safe water for two regional healthcare facilities in Nanseta and Mbawera.

The work will be carried out in partnership with Brewgooder’s long-term partner, the One Foundation.

Alan Mahon, Brewgooder’s co-founder, said: “We know first-hand how challenging this pandemic has been in the UK, but we can’t abandon developing countries and let them fight it on their own.

“The pandemic should have taught everyone how truly interconnected we are.

“Not only will these projects support primary healthcare for years to come, they will also empower and better equip these communities to stop the spread of COVID-19.”

Funding for the projects was raised through the Global Gathering, a 250-strong global brewery collaboration programme launched by Brewgooder in 2020, which was severely disrupted by the first national lockdown in March last year.

Nikki Armstrong, Corporate Partnerships Manager at The One Foundation, said: “In a year which has been an extraordinary challenge for so many people, businesses and organisations, The One Foundation are extremely grateful to Brewgooder for their continued support.”