There is a global water crisis.
785 million people around the globe do not have access to a basic drinking water service and 2 billion people around the globe use drinking water that is contaminated.
1 in 9 people around the globe do not have access to safe and clean drinking water. The consequences of this are multiple and affect all spheres of life.
Unspecified donations will support our general Water Aid fund. This flexibility allows us to support various water initiatives or ongoing maintenance.
At The Zahra Trust, we work hard to provide sustainable water solutions for communities in need. Our Water Aid Program was created to help built these solutions around the world for those who lack access to water.
This project provides different options for water solutions that vary based on region typography and resource availability.
The diameter of a typical hand-pump well is small—usually 4 to 8 inches—but the surface structure (like the concrete platform) can be several feet across. The depth varies based on the local water table, ranging anywhere from 30 to over 200 feet. We conduct hydrogeological surveys at each site to determine the optimal depth.
On average, one well can serve between 250 to 500 people, depending on the community’s needs and the well’s capacity.
With proper maintenance and a stable water table, a well we construct is designed to last between 10 to 25 years or more. The hand pumps are designed to be durable and easily repairable. We also train local community members on basic maintenance and provide spare parts where necessary to extend the well’s lifespan.
The actual drilling and construction of a single well can typically be completed within 3 to 7 days, once the equipment and materials are on site and the site preparation is done. However, the entire process, encompassing initial community engagement, detailed hydrogeological surveys, material procurement, transportation to often remote sites, and final community training and handover, typically takes 9 to 12 months from start to finish per project site, depending on the logistical challenges and local conditions.
