in Pakistan
in Pakistan
The Situation
Pakistan is currently set to be facing severe water scarcity by the year 2040. 80 percent of people living in 24 major cities within Pakistan, do not have access to clean water.
In areas like the Tharparkar district of Pakistan, acute water shortages have increased due to diminished rainfall and increased desertification linked to climate change. Droughts are increasingly common.
Groundwater, which is only accessible by building water wells, is the primary major water source for 1.67 million people in the region, mostly residing in thousands of rural villages.
80% of Pakistani households
do not have adequate access to clean water
How you can help?
IDRF, in partnership with local communities, is addressing these ongoing issues by building water wells.
$1,000
Build 1 water well
with inscription
 One water well will provide clean drinking water to 10 households. Leading to a direct impact for 60 people.
No matter how small the amount, contribute to a well.
Build a well, one drop at a time.
Build a well, build a community.
Start your crowdfunding campaign and create a wave of impact in a community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How deep will these wells be?
IDRF in partnership with local communities is looking to address these ongoing issues by building 90 ft. deep manual hand water pumps that will provide clean drinking water to approximately 15 households. This means each water pump can support up to 60-75 people.
How advanced are these wells? What will the maintenance be like?
With this project, we will be employing the expertise of our Pakistan partners, that are professionals trained in engineering, hydrogeology, and construction to build these water wells. Once the wells are built, our field team does period checks to ensure the wells are running smoothly.
What is the expected time of completion?
You can expect a final report regarding the completion of your water well 12 months from the day funds are released to IDRF. This report will include photos of your well in action, along with other significant details.
Are these wells Zakat eligible?
No. Due to the fact that water wells belong to the community, we cannot provide “ownership” to a single person. Furthermore, it is not guaranteed that the wells are only used by Muslims. For these reasons, we cannot deem these wells Zakat-eligible.
Water wells we’ve built
Donate to build a water well in Pakistan
Note:Â At IDRF we are committed to managing your funds and being accountable to you as our donors with full transparency. To do this, we are committed to ensuring that the funds you have selected are designated to the appropriate country. In the event IDRF receives funds that cannot be designated to the country selected, then please know that the funds will be redirected to support other vulnerable communities that are in urgent need.
If you would like to donate by cheque, please mail a signed cheque to:
IDRF
23 Lesmill Rd, Suite 300, North York, ON M3B 3P6
Memo: Water Wells in Pakistan
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