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Water Well Project

Well Foundation is raising money for The Well Foundation
In memory of Sri Lanka
Polluted water is the world’s biggest killer of children under five. The Well foundation primary aim is to raise money to build wells, install hand pumps and establish health and sanitation progremmes to provide accessible clean water to the poverty stricken regions of the world.

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<p></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s1" style="color: inherit;"><b>Water Well Projects:</b></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">The well foundation primary aim is to raise money to install Hand Pumps, Deep Bore wells, establish health &amp; sanitation programmes to provide Safe, Clean Drinking Water for All.</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"><br/>Clean, safe drinking water is scarce. Today, nearly 1 billion people in the developing world don't have access to it. Yet, we take it for granted, we waste it, and we even pay too much to drink it from little plastic bottles.</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Water is the foundation of life. And still today, all around the world, far too many people spend their entire day searching for it. <br/></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">If you want to build a water Well for a loved one who has passed away as Sadkha Jahri (On going rewards) or just for yourself.</span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span><br/></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Well Foundation do 3 types of Water Wells:</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><ol class="x_ol1" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);text-align: left;"><li class="x_li1" style="color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s3" style="color: inherit;"><b>Tube/Hand Pumps</b></span><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"><b>, </b></span></li></ol><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Access to safe drinking water can transform lives. The gift of a tube well will ensure that 3-4 families have access to clean water for drinking, washing and cooking. </span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Tube wells are manually operated and can lift water from about 30 metres beneath the ground. They are designed to last at least 10 years and can be easily maintained by the beneficiary.</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">The wells are located in convenient locations, often between a cluster of houses.</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span><br/></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s1" style="color: inherit;"><b>Note: </b></span><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">A well can take up to six weeks to complete as in some locations they can only be constructed during certain times of year, usual turnaround is 3 months. </span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Cost: </span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Pakistan - Layyah, Sindh, Punjab - £160</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Cambodia - £250</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">India - £300</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Sri Lanka - £300</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><ol class="x_ol1" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);text-align: left;"><li class="x_li1" style="color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><b><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></b><span class="x_s3" style="color: inherit;"><b>Community Water Wells: </b></span></li></ol><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Access to clean water can transform the lives of entire communities. The gift of a Dig-a-Well can serve up to 600 / 800 people, providing access to clean water for drinking, washing and cooking, as well as keeping livestock hydrated. </span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">Dig-a-Wells are ideal for families who rely on agriculture and farming. The wells have mechanical hand pumps and draw water from up to 40 metres beneath the ground making them dependable during all seasons.</span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Your Dig-a-Well will be situated in a communal place such as village centre, school or mosque.</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Projects can take 7/8 months as can only be built certain times in the year.</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">Areas:</span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Uganda £1500</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Gambia £1600</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Mali £2000</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">Others on Request</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"><b>3. Bore Wells: </b></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span><br/></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Access to clean water for small villages and communities can serve over 1000 people and are built in locations where Water is Scarce. </span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">These wells go from 15meters to 40meters into the ground and last over 15 - 20 years. </span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">Gambia £4,500</span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Uganda £4,500</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Somalia £4,500</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Cameroon £4,500</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Malawi £5000 </span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Others on request </span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">Can take up to 8/9 months </span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;"><br/></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">   <b>4. </b></span><span style="color: inherit;"><b>Community Deep Bore Well:</b></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Access to clean water can transform the lives of a whole community. </span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Community water wells can serve big villages and often people from near by villages use these wells also.</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">They are often located in arid areas where water is particularly scarce.</span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">The wells are 1.5 meters wide and draw water from 50 metres or more beneath the ground, making them dependable during all seasons. These water wells provide enough clean water for families, livestock and crops. </span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">Projects can take 9/12months</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">Areas: Most place in Africa, Asia</span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">Prices start from £7,000 - £15,000 on Request.</span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span><br/></p><p class="x_p1" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;">To order a Well please go to -</span><span style="color: inherit;">https://www.wellfoundation.org.uk/waterwellproject </span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">All wells come with a Plaque of the persons name, Feedback pictures &amp; Reports. </span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">Plz click the Gift aid box as this is used for future repairs to any Water Wells, there is also a small % added to each project for the upkeep of All water projects. </span><br/><span class="x_s2" style="color: inherit;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS IN THE JUSTGIVING SITE SO WE KNOW WHOS PAID. </span></p><p class="x_p2" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="color: inherit;">Any issues email Fahim.baqir@wellfoundation.org.uk </span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table class="MsoNormalTable"><tbody><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr></tbody></table>

Donation summary

Total
£119,784.23
+ £13,690.57 Gift Aid
Online
£119,784.23
Offline
£0.00

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