Gift of Water
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The Gift of Water: Restore and Strengthen Communities with This Essential Resource
According to the United Nations, 2.2 billion people worldwide live without clean water.
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right that has the power to transform lives.
Billions of people in developing countries face daily struggles due to lack of clean water for drinking, cooking, and sanitation.
At Muslim Hands, we evaluate the needs of vulnerable communities facing water scarcity.
We build a variety of wells to provide a sustainable supply of clean water for years to come.
We also construct larger-scale water solutions, including Boreholes and Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants.
We train, educate, and support local communities to maintain their water systems, use water safely, and keep their sources clean.
Your Sadaqah and Zakat continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of people.
Together, we help provide clean water to communities in need.
Where do Muslim Hands carry out water projects ?
Muslim Hands Canada carries out water projects in the following countries
Mali
Niger
Pakistan
Yemen
Senegal
The Gambia
Somalia
The Water Crisis
What is the Difference Between Your Water Wells?
The difference in our wells is determined by the volume of water they can produce, the number of people they can benefit, and their depth.
When you donate a water well, you will receive personalized feedback, allowing you to see the impact of your generosity, along with a plaque on the well honoring your gift.
Muslim Hands Canada Water Projects
Clean water changes so many facets of people’s lives, lifting entire communities out of poverty and providing hope for brighter prospects. With your help, women and children no longer spend hours fetching water from dangerous sources, children can go back to school, and communities can stay free from water-borne diseases. Having access to clean water also allows residents to grow their crops, leading to improved food security.
In 2024, your donations allowed us to build 1700 wells, impacting tens of thousands of people.
Our work doesn’t stop once we construct wells. We take a holistic approach to water management: we train, educate, and support locals, enabling them to maintain wells, ensuring they use water safely, and keep water sources clean.
Your continued commitment to this cause has allowed people to live healthy lives full of meaning and purpose, and it’s our hope you will continue to support us in our mission to provide clean water to communities around the world.
Since 1993 the Muslim Hands family has:
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Our wells serve everyone, from small villages to large communities
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Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants
Muslim Hands is tackling the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) challenges in Fort Abbas, Punjab, by building a RO plant. The project aims to improve access to clean water. Currently, the community relies on unsafe sources of water, including rivers, ponds, and lakes.
A RO plant will provide clean drinking water to 3,000 beneficiaries, reducing the time spent fetching water.
It will allow residents to focus on other activities, such as spending time with their families and generating an income.
In addition to providing clean water for drinking and cooking, clean water generated through this project will promote better hygiene and sanitation. Muslim Hands will involve the community in planning and implementation to ensure the plant meets their needs.
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Rehabilitating Wells in Somalia
Muslim Hands is collaborating with local communities, volunteers, and government officials to provide accessible water systems to the residents of Mogadishu, Somalia. We are currently rehabilitating our existing water kiosks to ensure continued access to clean water for thousands who have been affected by recurring droughts in the region.
Droughts have far-reaching consequences, from poor hygiene that impacts food preparation and health, to widespread outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera. The water shortage has caused water prices to soar, making it challenging for vulnerable populations to afford clean water.
Our water rehabilitation project aims to provide over 12,000 individuals in Mogadishu with daily access to clean water. In addition, we will conduct hygiene awareness sessions in remote areas, helping communities adopt safe water practices and reducing the spread of diseases.
Sanitation Project for Girls
Improper sanitation for women and inadequate menstrual hygiene management can lead to serious health, social, and environmental consequences. These issues are closely linked to water accessibility. Tackling this problem requires education and investment in infrastructure. Efforts to eliminate the stigma surrounding menstruation is essential, especially in developing countries. Muslim Hands is committed to empowering women through projects that improve sanitation and hygiene.
In Lahore and Sheikhupura, Pakistan, we are enhancing menstrual hygiene management in select government schools by building facilities specifically designed to accommodate the needs of women. We are installing toilets equipped with electronic incinerators to ensure proper waste disposal and provide a comfortable, private space for female students.
Creating a supportive environment for female students is vital to promoting regular attendance and active participation in education. We believe that initiatives like this will help shape a more equitable society, foster inclusion, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Electronic incinerators will also improve waste management practices, ensuring a cleaner and healthier school environment.
Giving Water Is A Sadaqah Jariyah Chain Reaction
Clean safe water can:
Help protect women and young girls from the dangers of walking along unsafe paths to collect water
Enable Muslims to perform wudhu before prayer
Ensure that more children spend time in school instead of walking for miles to collect water
Allow farming communities to properly maintain their crops and livestock
Prevent water-borne diseases from spreading and destroying entire communities
Be the first step to prosperity for developing communities around the world
Frequently Asked Questions
A. We build builds tube wells, community wells and dig-a-wells in Mali, Niger, and Pakistan and also rehabilitate existing water systems in Yemen. You can choose which location you would like your well to be built in. If you are unsure, select the “Where Most Needed” option and let our team of experts pick a location for you, based on current needs.
A. We work with a wide range of expert partners who are on the ground in each location. These partners help to carry out periodic assessments, taking a detailed profile of each community and determining their needs. They work with the community leaders to work out what types of wells and how many need to be constructed in each area.
A. Yes. You will receive personalized ‘feedback reports’ after your well has been completed. These reports will give you more details about the project as well as pictures of the well and information about the beneficiaries.
A. Yes. You can choose to add a name that you would like to appear on the plaque that is installed on the well. If you don’t want to include a name, you can leave this section blank.
A. Wells can take between 9-12 months to complete.
Muslim Hands was established in the UK in 1993. Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO working in over 50 countries worldwide to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. Muslim Hands Canada is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (Charity Registration No. 81126 4985 RR0001).