Background

Due to war and conflict, Afghanistans water infrastructure has almost been destroyed and in a lot of areas did not exist. In rural areas, only 20% o the countrys population of 35 million have access to clean water and sanitation the lowest percentage in the world.

You can help save lives by building a well.

For millions of people in developing countries getting water is not as simple as turning on the tap. They have to walk for miles to reach the nearest water source. And when they get there the water is dirty and diseased. They drink it knowing it could kill them, but there is simply no other choice.

Help build a well and you can give families reliable access to safe, clean water. This allows them to drink, wash, make wudu, grow crops and water their animals safely. It will mean they dont have to spend hours fetching water each day, freeing up time to go to school, work or look after their families. It will mean children will be able to play and learn and do all the things that a healthy young mind should, rather than the bleak prospects they ultimately face right now.

Clean water means healthier lives, improved livelihoods and, ultimately, a route out of poverty and on the road to a better, brighter future.

Cost

The cost of a water well is £1100 to £1800 depending on water table and geology. We work closely with local engineers to find the most cost effective method and longer lasting. We have already built a number of water wells successfully and seen the impact it has had on the communities first hand.

You can build a well in someone elses name