Water & Sanitation
Nearly a billion people around the world are forced to drink dirty and contaminated water as they do not have access to clean and safe drinking water. Almost 1 million people a year die from water-related diseases and illnesses. Unsafe water is the single biggest obstacle to the progression and health of impoverished communities in the developing world.
Everyone deserves access to clean water, but in areas of drought or rocky terrain a water well digging deep into the earth is sometimes the only solution. Although this is a relatively simple act, it can be incredibly life-changing for communities without any access to a water.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said that:
“The best form of charity is to give someone water (to drink) ” (Ibn Majah)
In parts of Pakistan and Kenya, ongoing drought and a lack of rainfall has left millions of people continually thirsty. A lack of water also affects the food supply, as crops and vegetation are unable to grow, eventually leaving people with no food to eat.
We are currently supporting the installation of several water well projects in remote communities in Kenya and Pakistan where water is scarce.
A water well is a simple but robust mechanism that can extract water at a depth of over 100 feet from the ground. Due their capacity and their durability, they can support entire communities with access to clean water, every single day, any time of the day.
A well project can serve up to 600 to 800 people, providing access to clean water for a whole village or community.
Lasting Legacies & Sadaqah Jariyah
Building a water well for a community can save lives, keep families healthy and promote health among the most vulnerable. Building a water well not only leaves a wonderful lasting legacy but is seen as special kind of Sadaqah as it supports those areas where drought is common and water is extremely difficult to find.
Many people choose to construct or donate to a well project as an act of Sadaqah Jariyah. This is one of the most impactful types of Sadaqah Jariyah projects as it will not only have life changing effects for the community it supports but it will also continue to reap rewards for many generations to come. When you give water well charity, you’ll be helping entire communities and you will give families direct access to clean and safe water every single day. A truly effective type of Sadaqah Jariyah.
We work with carefully selected partners in Pakistan and Kenya who have years of experience in well-construction projects.
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